stevej60 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi folk's,little model time these day's but a bit more progress anyway,the fit on the wing fuselage was "poor" or insert a four letter word of your choice but sticking with it she's dried overnight and large amount's of mainly flexible filler used plus white putty in one or two places for re-contouring here's an example of the kind of gap's on most of the joints. You can see along the wing/insert join where the filler has improved thing's.and apart from the upper engine cover here she is filled and sanded. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Told you - you could do it Steve. It is a strange way to break down the parts in this area, but it looks like your winning with this one. Now that your nearing the paint stage, what scheme have to decided to apply to this classic kit? Cheers .. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Top job steve on what is not exacly a tamiya type fit, Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: Told you - you could do it Steve. It is a strange way to break down the parts in this area, but it looks like your winning with this one. Now that your nearing the paint stage, what scheme have to decided to apply to this classic kit? Cheers .. Dave Thank's Dave,I've not given much thought to the scheme,the box top seem's to be the one most chosen but I quite like the Malta based scheme with the WW2 style roundel's. 16 minutes ago, Hewy said: Top job steve on what is not exacly a tamiya type fit, Glynn Cheer's Glynn,definitely not Tamiya but I'd say the worst is over so all being well I should be ready for primer in a day or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Great job Dave. Can't wait to see it with some paint on. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Well,I'm mildly surprised she look's a lot better under a few coats of paint,undersides done this morning and ocean gray just applied drying as we speak. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Hi folk's that's it for now, first of probably three brush coat's of green has got the lines I wanted trying to keep an element of old school with the brush,starting to look like a Spitfire. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 She’s looking very cool under some paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Coming along very quickly and very nicely there Steve. The 1/72 Spit IX will button up in a blink of an eye so you'll have plenty of time to takle more Matchbox classics before 07 Feb arrives. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Morning folk's,three brushed coat's of green has done the trick,I've fitted the wheel's and u/c door's painted the fuselage band and prop spinner. A timely reminder that I must finish Revell's Mkix which is within a couple of hour's of completion! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Stunning build so far, Steve. Beside the fit Problems it Looks like a good build with a great looking end result. Nice Mk.IX by the way. What dark green are you using ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 8 hours ago, BerndM said: Stunning build so far, Steve. Beside the fit Problems it Looks like a good build with a great looking end result. Nice Mk.IX by the way. What dark green are you using ? Many thank's Bernd,Tamiya RAF green lightened a touch to compensate for glossing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 She is great looking. The decals will finish the job. Can't wait to see that. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Evening folk's,last couple of day's progress has been glossing and main decalling,now she really looks like a Spitfire! Went for the RAFVR scheme as I liked the wartime type roundel's. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Evening folk's last few stages of the build now,I ran a wash into the panels and have removed the glazing from the sprue and started the prop painting. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This is looking like a cracking build Steve.. a really nice rendition of this classic kit. I would have liked to have seen you do the 73 Squadron scheme, however Spitfires look good in any decals - I think! The gallery is prepping up to accept this 1/32 beauty. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 She is looking great Steve. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Great work Steve Your Spit is really looking the part. What is your overall impression of the kit, ad I was considering one of these? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Now that's what I call making a silk purse out of a sow's ear! I don't know how I've managed to miss it 'til now. I still have an original multicoloured Matchbox version in a bag somewhere, I bought it cheap at a model show many years ago because the box had disinegrated. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Those markings look great, keep up the good work Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Impressive work - I pulled it from my stash some years back to build it ("slaped it together") for my son to dogfight in the house - the fit was plain awful as far as I remember. You have done an amazing job on this old kit. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 4 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Great work Steve Your Spit is really looking the part. What is your overall impression of the kit, ad I was considering one of these? Cheers Greg Thank's for all the comment's folk's.Greg this is a difficult question,awkward construction especially round the fuselage and lower wing would be the worst aspect's of the kit and those with more knowledge of the subject could fill you in on it's many innaccuracies compared to the original aircraft but build it in it's context as a forty plus year old kit with your rose tinted glasses on as a Matchbox "kid" you get a big chunk of nostalgia for your money,that's probably the spirit most will tackle this kit with. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Last of the main decal's applied to underneath so next job an all over satin coat. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Great job steve, nice choice too for a satin coat Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The RAT is looking nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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