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Post-War Spitfire LF.16


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Well, here's my first completion of 2017, a 612 Sqn Spitfire LF.16 made from the new 1/72 Eduard kit and Freightdog decals.

 

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This is my attempt to recreate the only REFERENCE PICTURE I could find on the subject.

IMG_4173 - Copy_zps8vleigse

 

And since I always like it when folks throw in a bonus at the end of their RFI's, here it is next to an Airfix PR.19 in a scheme from the same Freightdog sheet.

IMG_4188_zpszws4xkeb

 

The PR.19 is supposed to appear like it's natural metal (Model Master Metalizers), while the LF.16 is supposed to look like aluminum lacquer/high speed silver (Alclad Semi-matt Aluminum and Vallejo Metal Colour).

 

The build thread is here.

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Beautiful model Cookie and I agree that the finishes look spot on.

Painted roundels and walkway lines make all the difference too - excellent job :) 

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I really like that a lot.  Your attention to detail when comparing to the photo has really paid off.  A great HSS finish, especially when next to the natural metal XIX, which I also really like. 

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Hello Cookie,

Congratulations :yes: I really like the pair !

Very good painting, nice rendition of the real things.

Really enjoyed these.

:partytime:

Hope to make half as good on mine.

Sincerely.

Corsaircorp

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Wow!

 

Well done my friend

 

Can't believe that clipped wing beauty.

 

Great subject, great finish (I wish I could do that! B)), love the tail wag too.....top stuff

 

Cheers

 

Bruce

 

 

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