Val Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Kit manufacture: Airfix Scale: 1/48 Type: Seafire F.XVII Extras used: Quickboost exhausts, Eduard photoetched cockpit set Paints and colours used: Tamiya Sky XF-21, Xtracrylix Extra Dark Sea Grey, MM Metalizers, Citadel metals, Tamiya acrylics, Flory Dark Dirt and Grime washes, Xtracylix satin varnish Other info: Full build is here : ****link here**** So, at last she's all done. I hear these beautiful aircraft were extremely well maintained. I wanted to give her a bit of weathering, but my approach of adding a little chipping didn't really work out. The one thing these aircraft certainly wouldn't have is exposed metal, I have been reliably informed, any signs would have been immediately dealt with. Therefore, I spot-painted her to give her a touched-in look. Although I'm happy enough with the effect, it's way over weathered. But it was fun! Other things to note: the prop is on the wrong way round. Yeah, that's basically my fault... Can't really think of an excuse for that one...! The kit is absolutely excellent. It's almost faultless. Fit is perfect, no filler required. Decals are excellent. I hear there is a few accuracy issues, particularly around the wheels and wing blisters. The panel lines are maybe a bit deep, but to be honest, I think they're fine when finished. The only problem I had is with clean up due to large sprue gates and I snapped some of the smaller parts trying to remove them due to the soft plastic. The pics: The lights were painted with clear Tamiya paints, and backed with silver foil to (hopefully) give a realistic look: And here she is with my 1/48 collection: Thanks for looking everyone, and for help/encouragement in the thread. Val Edit: Fix build thread link Edited February 26, 2015 by Val 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Very nicely done Val, shame about the prop, I don't think I've ever built a kit thats been 100% correct. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very nice, the prop....well it happens. RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Excellent finish all round. This colour scheme is one of my favourites. The cockpit detail looks very good, I like the open door. The top wing weathering looks great, and the underneath looks spot on. The lights look really realistic, well done you. I've seen the markings before, but can't remember if it was shore or ship based. Thanks for posting a well built model for us to enjoy looking at. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Superb. Lovely finish and great cockpit detail. I wish Airfix would scale this kit down to 1/72. Seafires are some of my favourite types. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 great looking seafire, nice job..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 VERY WELL DONE..... Nicely build and painting etc is brilliantly carried out. Looks mighty fine to ME 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Great choice of subject, great modelling, great result. Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Cracking build, very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very nice Val, you've done a grand job... I like that a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Umm, Val, I hate to break it to you, but as far as I can tell the prop is the way it should be! (taller "point" of the tip leading, and trailing edge a bit more of a curve than the leading edge) If you are thinking of the fact that it turns the other direction compared to the Spit and the Mustang, that's because it is a Griffon engine, instead of a Merlin- and "reversing" the part would not change its rotation, anyway. Looks very nice, too. bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow Val - that is gorgeous. All the little details are perfect - love those lights especially. I use Flory Dark Dirt too, but don't get anywhere near the same results - I must have received a bad batch Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very,very tasty and you kept her realtively clean. It's always good to se another model in EDSG and Sky. Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow ! that`s nice, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks everyone for the kind comments, glad you like her Very nicely done Val, shame about the prop, I don't think I've ever built a kit thats been 100% correct. gazza l Yes indeed, me neither, and I doubt I ever will Umm, Val, I hate to break it to you, but as far as I can tell the prop is the way it should be! (taller "point" of the tip leading, and trailing edge a bit more of a curve than the leading edge) If you are thinking of the fact that it turns the other direction compared to the Spit and the Mustang, that's because it is a Griffon engine, instead of a Merlin- and "reversing" the part would not change its rotation, anyway. Looks very nice, too. bob Ahh, that's interesting... Thanks for the good news I was going by the Airfix instructions which appear to have it the wrong way round.... Wow Val - that is gorgeous. All the little details are perfect - love those lights especially. I use Flory Dark Dirt too, but don't get anywhere near the same results - I must have received a bad batch Cheers, Mike Yeah you might have. I've only ever found it really easy to use. I used it over a gloss coat this time, although I use it over satin coats if it's going to be heavier weathered. Phil has changed the formula as well apparently, although this is the old formula still. I've dropped a stainless steel nut into my bottle to help give it a good shake up, that might help? Thanks for you comment, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmer Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Oh, this is a very well done model. Best compliments :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Lovely little Seafire Val. Looks the part sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wilson Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Excellent build, always good to see another Spit! (OK, Seafire!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Cracking build and finish Val,now don,t post any more or I,ll want to go back to 1/48 scale and I can,t afford to! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Superb Seafire Val! That is stunningly beautiful. I love the painting and finishing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank you everyone, I'm really glad you all like her Excellent build, always good to see another Spit! (OK, Seafire!) It's ok, Seafires are close enough to be called a spit for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Now I look at it Val,yes the prop does go the right way. Look at it from the cockpit,it turns left(remember,left rudder,left rudder),from the spinner it turns right: http://www.allenaircraftresprays.co.uk/Seafire.htm http://www.milairpix.com/northweald120910/nw10seafire-0031.jpg and for comparison,Cliff Spink's lovely TD248 with it's RH turning four blade Rotol/Merlin 266: https://www.flickr.com/groups/spitfire/pool/with/4964908265/lightbox/ So there you go Val,no worries and a great result on the Seaf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looks great Val, really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Val. Great looking Seafire. I would put it on my shelf . All the details looking very nice. I really like the exhoust and lights. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Cheers guys Now I look at it Val,yes the prop does go the right way. Look at it from the cockpit,it turns left(remember,left rudder,left rudder),from the spinner it turns right: http://www.allenaircraftresprays.co.uk/Seafire.htm http://www.milairpix.com/northweald120910/nw10seafire-0031.jpg and for comparison,Cliff Spink's lovely TD248 with it's RH turning four blade Rotol/Merlin 266: https://www.flickr.com/groups/spitfire/pool/with/4964908265/lightbox/ So there you go Val,no worries and a great result on the Seaf. Ahh I see! Cheers for that and thanks for the info in the build thread, really interesting stuff! I'm currently looking at my Airfix FR.46/47 and really fancy having a crack at her now..! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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