tbell Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Well, 2014 was a bit of a bust for me modelling-wise, as I didn't actually finish a single thing. Fortunately 2015 is shaping up to be a bit more productive (actually infinitely more, if you're a stickler for math.) Hot off the bench is the good old Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb, pretty much OOB. The only things I did to it were: - Refined the wing trailing edge a bit to fix the well known shape issue - Refined the shape of the nose a bit to make the rocker covers a bit less "broad shouldered" looking - Drilled out the canon barrels - Drilled out the exhausts And that's it. I didn't even add a seat harness, although I still have the option since the canopy hood is only tacked on. Paints are Gunze Mr Colour for the Dark Earth, Tamiya 75% XF81 Dark Green plus 25% XF49 Khaki for the Dark Green and 75% Tamiya XF21 Sky plus about 25% X2 White for the Sky. The roundels and fuselage codes were masked and painted, while the rest of the decals came from the new Airfix Mk.Vb kit (which will be next off the bench, as it happens.) The markings themselves are neither fish nor fowl, BM597 having never actually been painted in this camouflage scheme during her service career, although she did wear the codes JHoC while flying with 317 Sqdn. As a restored warbird, BM597 does indeed wear these colours, but there are several airframe details that are post-war modifications that the Tamiya kit does not include (obviously). So I've painted the model up in the restored colours, but weathered it as if it were in service, just because I felt like it. Questions and constructive criticism are always welcome! Cheers, Tony 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Looks fantastic Tony, a really tidy build. The canopy looks great, did you polish it or dip it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Great result, Tony. It certainly looks the part. I am working on a Mk VIII that I hopefully will have finished for a show I am attending at the end of the month. If it looks half as good as yours I will be pleased. Regards, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runeha Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wow! Liked this one. How did you paint the exhausts? They look the part.Best regardsRune Haugen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 gorgeous finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 She has that authorative 'right' look – splendid work! Drooping elevators would have dotted the 'i' all the way to perfection Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 great looking spit, very nice job on the paint and finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That is absolutely beautiful Tony!! (As I knew it would be!) Very skilled modelling on all levels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Beautiful looking build! Would be interested to know what masks you used? I tried using a Montex one for a recent Hurricane build - with mixed results. I found it to be very fiddly, especially with the four coloured fuselage roundel, so any info or pointers would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That is just fantastic and one of the best builds I've seen lately! The weathering and "feel" in the paint job is just what I'm aiming for myself in the best of worlds and the canopy is clear as glass. I really like painted markings myself, how did you make your masks? /Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 in spite of being a Tamiya it definitely looks like a Spitfire! I also like the restricted use of weathering. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudius Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Simply perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOAN Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Splendid, stylish and elegant !...just like the real one ! olivier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Edit: Excellent work. She looks great. I can't wait to see what you do with the Airfix VB. Edited February 4, 2015 by Av8fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Splendid, stylish and elegant !...just like the real one ! olivier What he said, that just about covers it, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanorak73 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 thats very nice. one of my favorite Spits on BM so far !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Agree with the other comments, beautifully finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Very sharp Tony, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looks fantastic. Very nicely done. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy1999 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Top job, lovely build and great finish. One to be really proud of there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Wow !!!!! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbell Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks to all for the kind words. I'll be replying in more detail tonight when I get home from work (for some strange reason they've blocked BM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Wow! Really great build and finish. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 AWEsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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