tonyot Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Hiya Folks, Here is another one that I have recently added the finishing touches too, the AZ Model Spit Mk.VIII, still wearing the desert camouflage in which it was delivered from the UK to Australia, as per the early MkVIII`s,.....with the later ones wearing Day Fighter Scheme. Most of the desert schemed Spits were repainted before entering service in Australia but a few slipped through the system including this one which joined 54 Sqn RAF up in the Darwin area; As usual it was brush painted, using a mixture of Humbrol enamels and acrylics, Cheers Tony Edited March 13, 2017 by tonyot 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) That's really nicely done, as always Tony . I've had one of these AZ Mk. VIII's on hold for a year or so, I know they're a bit tricky in places. You've done a fantastic job here. Very nice combination of desert camo and RAAF style roundels. TonyT Edited March 13, 2017 by TonyTiger66 Clearer wording. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Very nice, as usual, Tony and a very striking finish. I wish I'd bought more of them when Hannants were knocking them out, about a year ago, for under a tenner; the Eduard one looks good (I have two sets of the over trees) but I suspect they ain't nearly so easy to build. Edited March 14, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Very nice spitfire, and so well painted by brush, can't get enough spitfire models as there is so many variations on the theme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nice looking Spitfire Tony and an interesting camouflage scheme. As always, the finish is superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice work there Tony, on a not often seen scheme - thanks for posting. cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That really is a bit nice Tony. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A great looking Spit Tony. Your brush finishes really are excellent. An interesting scheme too. I have the SEAC MkVIII from AZ in the stash so I hope it turns out this good. Anything to look out for with the build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Beard said: I wish I'd bought more of them when Hannants were knocking them out, about a year ago, for under a tenner; the Eduard one looks good (I have two sets of the over trees) but I susp ft they ain't nearly so easy to build. Having built both, I would say the Eduard is substantially easier to build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Procopius said: Having built both, I would say the Eduard is substantially easier to build. That's good to know, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: A great looking Spit Tony. Your brush finishes really are excellent. An interesting scheme too. I have the SEAC MkVIII from AZ in the stash so I hope it turns out this good. Anything to look out for with the build? Cheers,...... glad you like it,....... no it is a pretty straightforward build, just test fit everything and clean up parts before using them, the prop and spinner can be a bit fiddly but easily within your fine capabilities. 10 hours ago, Beard said: Very nice, as usual, Tony and a very striking finish. I wish I'd bought more of them when Hannants were knocking them out, about a year ago, for under a tenner; the Eduard one looks good (I have two sets of the over trees) but I suspect they ain't nearly so easy to build. Cheers Beard and as above really,..... the Eduard kit has finer tolerances and better detail compared to the AZ kits but the upper cowling of the Eduard kit can be a pig and the large number of parts can put some off, while the AZ kit has far less parts but needs more cleaning up along the way. Thanks for all of your kind remarks everybody, Cheers Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks Tony. that's good to know. I've built a couple of AZ's Spitfires, the PR.1G and Seafire F.45, and although generally fine I found getting the cockpit interior to fit correctly a bit tricky with both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice work as always Tony!!! Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Looks excellent Tony really nice! Currently reading 'Darwin spitfires' great book Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Magnificent Tony. I have never seen this scheme modelled before....truly stunning. I remember seeing photos of some of these newly delivered spitfires some years ago. It is great to see this subject come to life. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 That's a really great scheme Tony, and excellent work on the AZ kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Very nice build and really unusual scheme. I think Mk VIII is the most elegant Spit of all... Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Thank again fella`s for your very kind words,......I do have a soft spot for the Spit Mk.VIII! Cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Nice to see a colourful alternative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Very imaginative. Nice build of the AZ kit and your brushwork is always nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Ed Russell said: Very imaginative. Nice build of the AZ kit and your brushwork is always nice. Cheers Ed, I`m not fully convinced yet about the yellow codes as they could also have been grey, but a photo of this Spit appears in this book; All the best mate, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hello,Tony - Another beautifully built and finished subject.This time a superb 'Spitfire'.However, considering and knowing whose built it,that comes as no surprise. Great work as always,my friend. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 wow - top notch build - unbelievable that it's brush painting - wish my airbrush painting would look that good. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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