Dances With Wolves Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 All done. I know - I didn't put a PRU hood on it...doh! Take it easy. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notdoneyet Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Steve, That is a really lovely Spitfire Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What an absolutely splendid build! I have another one of these to do, I like this kit. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Great looking Spitfire and very nicley weathered too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 That looks like a clean build and a very nice paint job! Nice one mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius at Home Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nicely done Darius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nowt wrong with that Spit steve, nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davies Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 To my eye those colours are spot on, can I ask what paints you used? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff m Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That's a fantastic finish, beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Outstanding effort! As mentioned before, colours look "just right". One that all the Airfix "knockers" should see. MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Looks every inch the Spit! Lovely at that. I really like how you've got it looking used and war weary without going over the top with weathering. Nicely restrained and effective. Congats on a lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlaker Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That really is one stunning spitfire there! Having seen that, i think if i do get round to doing a mki or II, then it'll be the Airfix one! As said before, colours are gorgeous... just right! Well done mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Steve: Your model looks, well, real !! ...what a great job of building and photos ... Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That is a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Stunning, absolutely stunning!! Have to agree with the comments about the colours - they look absolutely spot on. As does your weathering! Stick it on some grass & you'd never tell it apart from a real 'un!! Wonderful model!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 To my eye those colours are spot on, can I ask what paints you used?Cheers Paul Hi Paul: Gunze acrylics cut with cellulose thinners; similar to certain brands of lacquer thinners in the US (but by no means all) - e.g. Model Master Lacquer Thinners. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Lovely Spitfire there mate looks the bees knees. One small nick pick the undercarrages legs look a little bit too splayed outwards like a 109 otherwise a fantastic job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 A beauty! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Red Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Ogri , that has to be one off the best Spitfires I've seen in a long time mate well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Lovely Spitfire there mate looks the bees knees. One small nick pick the undercarrages legs look a little bit too splayed outwards like a 109 otherwise a fantastic job. No sweat mate - it's a fair call entirely, well done for spotting it. The kit undercart covers were CA'd to the legs as sub assemblies in a characteristic bout of 'lack of foresight' on my part...lol. They were subsequently found to foul the wing underside and as I was too lazy to break up the parts, strip and re-spray (having corrected the covers of course...) 'persuaded' them into the best position I could and called it done. This model was essentially just a bit of RAF camo practice prior to launching into the Revell 1:32 MkIIa but also to see what could be produced from the box, given the criticisms some folks were applying to it elsewhere. I made some gentle mods to just smooth the edges as it were. A full build telling the gory truth can be found here - Airfix Spitfire MkIIa - 1:48 Full Build Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Just a general note to thank everyone I haven't replied to individually for your posts - thanks again folks. Take it easy. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Lovely, has a very real look to it, youv'e captured the paint scheme perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeehah1 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Paul:Gunze acrylics cut with cellulose thinners; similar to certain brands of lacquer thinners in the US (but by no means all) - e.g. Model Master Lacquer Thinners. Thanks Steve 29-07-2008 Hi there! Excellent job. I didn't think you could thin acrylic with cellouse thinners! Or have I misunderstood? Also....you matt'd the spinner and prop blades? Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thats an absolute corker, really top stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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