Cookenbacher Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 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. 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. Weathering was done with cheap poster paints and chalk pastels. 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. It was painted with Lifecolor and Tamiya acrylics, and also weathered with poster paint and pastel chalks. And here they are both together. 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 They are both stunning cookie, excellent work and can't wait for more Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, rob85 said: They are both stunning cookie, excellent work and can't wait for more Rob Agreed 100% As I said in your WIP thread, I love everything about them, painting, weathering and all. And great pics too Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 These two look amazing. I read a article about the these Spitfires years ago. Every thing about those events was tragic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Lovely models , I never knew about the encounters between Israel and RAF though ! Very interesting and thanks for sharing . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 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! TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wow, fantastic job of both. Very nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 They look terrific. I've seen photos of both these aircraft and I think you've got the weathering and sun-bleached look down to a T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Two finely-wrought Spits Cookie. I think these: have to be the most enchanting set of colours I've seen on a Spitfire. Ever. Both camouflage and insignia are exquisitely rendered. Bravo! Tony 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Fashionably late sir, fashionably late. Certainly turn a few heads at the party too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Really great work on painting! I am impressed Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 What a cracking pair! Tony le Baron has most eloquently put into words just what I was thinking about the scheme on the 208 machine - wonderful! Really superb modelling! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 unusual looking pair of Spitfire models, very well made as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Those really are a pair of beauties, and a credit to your willingness to try new techniques and ideas Cookie - once again it paid off handsomely Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hello Cookie, Bravo ! 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 Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Top notch builds - nice to see these late version Spitfires. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) 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. Steve. Edited April 28, 2017 by stevehnz Missing word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Lovely pair of Spits here Cookie. Nicely done dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 They're both most excellent. Well built, well painted and, well weathered... what more could you want, apart from more Spitfires? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Great job Cookie! As the others have said - they look excellent! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Super spitfires there Cookie and excellent WIP for the Spitfire production line. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 What a cracking finish on them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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