djos Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 thiird introduction model and will be enough for now...i hope i do not bother too much Another "project" which took too much time is finally over. Hobby Boss's Spitfires 5 easy kit (not so easy in this project), converted to version VI High altitude fighter. Some of changes on basic model, shortening wings, added resin extensions for HF version, added intake on the right side of the engine, cut off the strange "growths" on the lower part of the wings (landing lights ?), completely made cockpit interior, replaced canopy (the original is sick over sized), replaced wheels and added covers (model doesn’t have them at all), replacing three blade rotor with for blade one…..... etc .... Paints, Humbrol, weathering artistic oil paintings, lacquer Gunze. Will stop with bothering now, so pictures next. As always all critics and advice welcomed. I hope you like the model Regards Djordje 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I've always thought the Hobby Boss Spitfire was a decent representation if the obvious shortcomings were fixed and you've just proved it. I have three in various build stages but none will turn out to be as good as yours. May I ask what you used for a canopy replacement? Thinking about it, Djordje that's a great idea for the base of a Mk. VI as it takes away all the hassle of making a rear bulkhead. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Beautiful and very detailed Spitfire. It looks like it would be 1/48 ! A really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Like John said, fix the obvious faults, canopy, prop & lack of undercarriage doors & they look pretty decent, you,ve taken that to the next level, it looks quite superb. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Nice job on the understated weathering, just right for this scale, too often I over cook that aspect. Nice photography too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 That is a very nice Spitfire Mk VI Djordje, you've done a great job with it and thanks for sharing. Don't hold back if you want to share more of your 'introduction builds', we love looking at well built models and all are welcome! Well done. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Great job on this one too,I quite like the basic Hobbyboss kit apart from the terrible canopy supplied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellerUK Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Great work ! Amazing weathering, could you give us some tips for weathering ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 the no. of top notch 1/72 Spitfire posted lately here is stunning - love them all and this one is no exception! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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