Cookenbacher Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 This Airfix Spitfire XIX was built to bring good luck - as Spitfire builds invariably do - to a troubled Vignette GB entry. The decals depicting a Malaya based 81 Squadron PR XIX are from Freightdog. Interestingly, this aircraft was not finished in an Aluminum lacquer, but was bare metal. I've attempted to replicate the finish with brushed on Model Master lacquer metalisers. I saw Ced's Airfix XIX build and Beard's (Simon) silver Airfix F.22 build recently and knew a silver Griffon Spitfire would be just the thing - thanks for the inspiration fellas. Here's a link to the only reference pic I could find online. 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I really like this. Funny they kept the PRU Blue nose cone though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 The Freightdog sheet includes markings for a PRU blue one with a metal spinner as well. Maybe they just swapped them? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Nicely done, although looking at the photo, I think it should have the four spoke hub wheels. There's a few other things I'd have done to improve it, but it really is very lovely indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Very realistic. Great NMF finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks At Sea! Nicely done, although looking at the photo, I think it should have the four spoke hub wheels. There's a few other things I'd have done to improve it, but it really is very lovely indeed. Thanks Wooksta, I hemmed and hawed about the wheels, and knew I would choose poorly! It was meant to be a completely OOB mojo restoration effort but I added Special Hobby exhausts and scratch belly camera 'cans', and some wheel well detail. I think the best thing to improve the look (besides cutting on the nose and adding a spacer) would have been a Quickboost prop. What else did you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Basically fill in the spurious panel lines on the tips that align with the aileron hinge line and add the fuel tank vent pipes and a whip aerial or two. I use the same markings for a whiffed PR21 a few years back but can't upload the photos as Facebook is being... uncooperative. Edited August 23, 2016 by The wooksta V2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 FaaaaceboooOOOOOOOK! (I couldn't find a shaking fist emoji). Thanks for the tips Wooksta, filed away for the next XIX. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 It's inspired me to consider yet another whiffed PR19 or possibly a PR21 in the MSG/PRU scheme (but with the low demarcation line) with the same unit badge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Lovely job there Cookie, and a really nice metallic finish Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Stunning cookie. Really nice finish you've achieved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 There is a far from inconsiderable amount of quicksilver excellence on display here Cookie. A very nicely turned-out beast indeed. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great bare metal look! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I'm rather flattered that my mediocre effort inspired you to make such a Beauty. She looks most excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great job, Cookie! Loving this technique for NMF :clap: Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Excellent NMF Spitfire Cookie. The finish looks superb!! Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Got to say Spitfires look great in silver. That's a terrific natural metal finish. The fact that it's brush painted makes it even more impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Very nice Cookie, well done. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Looks great and better than my attempt at the same aircraft! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Lovely Spitfire Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Incredible finish! She looks like that she’s been tooled from metal! Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 FaaaaceboooOOOOOOOK! (I couldn't find a shaking fist emoji). Thanks for the tips Wooksta, filed away for the next XIX. I am a Social Media Professional. Allow me to help: The Spitty looks excellent, Cookie. One of the best NMFs I've ever seen, I daresay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 A silver Spitfire - what's not to love? Smashing. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Thanks for expressing our innermost emotions about Facebook photo hosting Capt Kirk (and PC). Tony, you're too kind. I looked everywhere for your Mk XIX, but couldn't find it - you may have a few stray 'likes' in you notifications though, as I found a few of your Spitfires I hadn't seen during my search. I also noticed that your name appears on the Freightdog sheet! Here is a link explaining the technique I used for the metal finish. I mask off and do a few panels at a time, as I have trouble getting two brush 'loads' to blend together. I also like to mix the Aluminum with either Titanium or Magnesium in order to vary the finish slightly across the aircraft. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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