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I've managed to finish two more Spitfires, and it's still not enough. They're both Post-war FR.18's based in Palestine and Cyprus with 208 and 32 Sqns, which were among the last Spitfires to see air-to-air combat. Ironically and tragically it was against other Spitfires, flown by Israel and Egypt

 

Both Spitfires have roundels and squadron codes painted on using masks from Pmask and Maketar, and Quickboost props made for the Fujimi Mk XIV.

 

The build thread is HERE.

 

The first is a 208 Sqn Spitfire built from the AZ kit, and is meant to resemble the REFERENCE PICTURE FOUND HERE.

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It's been painted using Colourcoats Light Slate grey, Dark Earth, and Medium Sea grey, which is appropriate since the aircraft depicted was maintained by Jamie Duff's (of Sovereign Hobbies fame) grandfather.

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Weathering was done with cheap poster paints and chalk pastels.

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The second FR.18 was built from the new Sword Mk XIV kit and represents a 32 Sqn aircraft, and is based on this REFERENCE PICTURE.

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It was painted with Lifecolor and Tamiya acrylics, and also weathered with poster paint and pastel chalks.

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And here they are both together.

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2 minutes ago, rob85 said:

They are both stunning cookie, excellent work and can't wait for more

 

Rob

Agreed 100% :clap::clap: As I said in your WIP thread, I love everything about them, painting, weathering and all. And great pics too :winkgrin:

 

Ciao

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Lovely models , I never knew about the encounters between Israel and RAF though !  Very interesting and thanks for sharing .

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Top notch models Cookie, I really like them.

 

The painted roundels and codes really make a big difference, far more realistic.

 

Its impossible to have a favourite, both are superb!

 

:goodjob: 

 

TonyT

 

 

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Two finely-wrought Spits Cookie. I think these:

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have to be  the most enchanting set of colours I've seen on a Spitfire. Ever.:worthy:

 

Both camouflage and insignia are exquisitely rendered. Bravo!

 

Tony

 

 

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Lovely pair Cookie, two more for the Cookie Hall of Spitfire fame.

The weathering looks spot on and the paint finish is just, well, perfect IMHO

Great job Sir :) 

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Excellent stuff.. As other have said the painted markings really bring these Spitfires to life and the sun baked paintwork is perfect.

 

ps I like your avatar, very NM.              cheers!    Dave

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Hello Cookie,

Bravo !:clap2:

Very nice painting, fratricids fights are for Spitfires, Corsairs and Mustangs... Not fun at all

Nice choice of Mk XVIII, not so oftenly seen, are you going to make an Israeli Mk IX ??

Congratulations, I really enjoyed both the RFI and WIP.

The B/W pics is a very good idea.

And keep up that good job for the next ones:dog:

Sincerely.

Corsaircorp

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Don't know how I missed this Cookie but I'm pleased I've caught up with it now, a pair of rather jolly nice Spitfires or put another way, they're just great. :D

Steve.

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I have been told that one cannot overdose on Spitfires, but really Cookie, you are pushing the envelope...

Both are stunning and both should make you proud.

 

Congratulations!!!

JR

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