Ales CZ Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hello everyone, My name is Ales and this is my very first contribution on this forum. The Britmodeller website is the reason I have started building models again, after 20 years break, and the work that can be found here has been a great inspiration to me, I dare to say The Spitfire model shown below is my ninth model since the comeback. It is from the Eduards limited edition 'Nasi se vraceji' (Boys are coming home) and represents version Mk.IXc, BS461, flown by many pilots from the 222.squadron based in Hornchurch mid 1943. From the book that was a part of the limited edition, the plane appeared to be a quite worn. I have used Airbrush IWATA Neo TRN1, Tamiya acrylic paints, ALCLAD Aqua gloss varnish, Vallejo sating varnish, Abteilung Oil paints and pigments. The photos were taken by an old Canon compact digital camera. Enjoy 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xena Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Very nice indeed. Great photos too.....I reckon good lighting is more important than the latest greatest camera! Keep up the good work! Cheers Tania 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 That's very nice Ales, especially for a 1/72. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Nice work, you have built and painted a lovely Spit . glad you are back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cracking little Spitfire, really lovely paint & weathering! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Welcome back to the Hobby Ales! That Spitfire looks superb. Looking forward to seeing more of your builds in the future Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Wow- very nice Spitfire. Like your weathering very much, looks very realistic, 1/72 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Welcome! That's a nice Spitfire too. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome back! Superb Spitfire with (to my eye) realistic and tastefully restrained weathering. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I love the weathering on this one, welcome to Britmodeller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Very nice Ales, a superb model. Looking forward to the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That is really lovely Ales, I like your subtle paintwork and the way everything had bedded in so nicely. A very good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silberpferd Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 That's a beauty, superb finish, and nice photography. Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Very nicely done indeed, that lovely subtle weathering could have it passing for a bigger scale. I'm impressed. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Oh, very nicely done! Great work on both the model and the paintwork! DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Splendid name and Splendid Spit. Nicely done Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, Booty003 said: Splendid name and Splendid Spit. I'll drink to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Excellent Spitfire! I'm building the Airfix Mk1 at the moment. If it turns out half as good I will be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 You're builds are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Superb! Very nicely done indeed! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 You've certainly come back to the hobby with a bang! A superb looking Spitfire. I really like your pint finish and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 You did an awesome job. Love the amount of weathering, chipping and touches like the light exhaust streak - just right. Would be great to see a pic or two from a top down angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Ales - this is not normally my scale but that is lovely - nice build quality and finish - love the weathering which looks very convincing. Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 That's lovely, the paint and weathering are spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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