Lot 195 , Stephen Allen. A limited edition bronze 1/5th scale model of a Mark XIVc spitfire with a wrought iron stand.

Stephen Allen. A limited edition bronze 1/5th scale model of a Mark XIVc spitfire detailing countless rivets and even the split glass in the pilots goggles, which took more than 3000 man hours over 11 years just to create the patterns and ensure the detail was correct. Not only are the scale and details wonderfully accurate but the dynamics created by the correct positioning of the wings and all angles are strictly accurate. The Mark X1Vc was used extensively in photographic sorties over Europe and became especially well known for shooting down the infamous 'doodle bugs'. This stunning work of art, weighing almost 300kg and, 2m long with a 2.3m wingspan looks wonderful from every angle- just as the real one does. The cockpit is positioned at eye level to ensure that the especially fine and completely accurate detail of the cockpit and pilot are seen very clearly. Signed and dated 2011. with a wrought iron stand.
Estimate £10,000-15,000


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