Builder Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi All, My third entry into this GB is the Airfix Supermarine Spitfire F Mk 22. I will build this along with a Tamiya Mosquito - the build thread for which will be separate. The only reason I am building the two kits together is that they have the same paint scheme, so I will be able to paint them both together. Build Plan I will build this into the chamo scheme shown in the instructions. As stated this kit will be painted along with a Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito as well. I will build the kit OOB apart from adding photo etch seat belts. The finishing will be clean with minimal weathering. As with every build my concern is with the build, paint job and finishing, I am not concerned with historical accuracy in the least. Kit Details (from www.scalemates.com) Title: Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.22 Number: A02033 Scale: 1:72 Type: Full kitIncludes: Plastic sprues, Waterslide decals, Clear parts Released: 2012 | Initial release - new tool Decal options Supermarine Spitfire F.22Royal Air Force (1918-Now) 603 (City of Edinburgh) Sqn. PK433 Edinburgh | 1951 Supermarine Spitfire F.22Royal Air Force (1918-Now) 607 (County of Durham) Sqn. PK553 / RAN / 4 Cooper Trophy Air Race, Farnborough | July 1948 Box Art Kit Contents I hope you all liked the post. As always all comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Here is the first build update The cockpit was finished and interior details all put in I then assembled the kit, and started painting. There was some sanding and filling done, and I did not take any photos in between. Here it is masked with clever putty and the final colour coat being put on. The propeller and clear parts along with the landing gear parts will be done next. I hope you all liked the update. All comments welcome. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Here is the final update. The kit is complete. Here is the build video Here are the final updates as well. The paint job was finished, and I gloss coated the model to start applying decals. This was then all done. I then lost the front canopy. I had to use a spare front canopy from an Airfix 1/72 Hawker Typhoon kit. This is why it looks slightly off. I am not too happy about this but, didnt want to wait around to order a spare one. Also the final finish was not my best either so not too happy with this kit over all. Here it is completed Many more pictures in the Ready for Inspection Section here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235027445-airfix-172-supermarine-spitfire-f-mk-22/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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