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1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk. Vb 'Malta', March 1942 . **Finished**


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Really nice build progress! I like how well your "chipping" effect worked. I haven't quite mastered the use of a silver pencil crayon yet, but you certainly seem to have the hang of it. I also tried Aqua Gloss for the first time on mine and, yeah, the "gloss" seems a bit patchy. I wonder if one needs to smooth out the finish before applying to get a uniform sheen.

Keep the photos coming!

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Thanks Steve. Yes i used both aqua gloss and finished with alclad matt. Im happy with the effect but can't really see the difference between using future and vallejo's matt, which were a lots lets cleaning for the airbrush.

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Finally finished; missed the deadline but with the chaos of christmas, work and family, hardly surprising !

 

I finished with a coat of alclad matt. I used shaved artist pastel for my exhausts, combining, black, brown and orange (the only colours i have).

The prop was finished with a black wash and tiny drop of vallejo metalliser.

Rigging was with Uschi elasticated fine and was a true test of patience to get it set; I'm sure there must be a technique somewhere !!

All in all I'm happy with the result. I can see areas for improvement ( my weathering for example ), and I've tried some new things, such as chipping and a pilot !

Apologies for the poor photos, Ill attempt some better tomorrow and post in the RFI section.

 

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Next on my list ..... santa was very good; i received Good evening da nang, Eduards F4C in 1/48th and also Tamiyas 1/48th A1J Skyraider !!! decisions decisions !!

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