IanC Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hello all I made this many years ago but recently wheeled it out to practise some weathering techniques. So before I completely ruin it I thought I'd put some shots up. It's the old Italeri Mk Vb in the markings of 249 Sqn on Malta, October 1942. Not a bad kit, I seem to remember, but lacking detail compared to recent kits. I also seem to have avoided adding any stencils! Thanks for looking! Ian 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Very nice looking spitfire V 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Very nice, I'm just about to attempt the Airfix 1/48 version hope it turns out half as good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Love the weathering, not so overdone but done enough to notice that it's there. Great job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 That looks great! I built the same kit some years back, but yours looks much better than mine! Your weathering techniques clearly work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 For all the scorn that is sometimes heaped upon this kit, that has turned out beautifully & looks very convincing to me. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I love that colour scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 18 hours ago, Crossiant Oliver said: Love the weathering, not so overdone but done enough to notice that it's there. Great job! Thanks. I'm trying to avoid pre-shading and panel line washes, no matter how tempting at times, and going for that elusive 'scale effect' using faded paints and pastels, with a few scuffs and marks. Not easy really, especially in 1/72. Less is definitely more, although my builds tend to be a bit too 'less'! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Nice build. I have one in my stash crying to be built. Nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 So you're going to use that for a weathering hack? Bloody hell, it's a beauty, too good for that I'd have thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 16/11/2017 at 6:01 AM, Peter Lloyd said: So you're going to use that for a weathering hack? Bloody hell, it's a beauty, too good for that I'd have thought. Thanks Peter. Yes, on reflection I think I'll leave it be. At least until Airfix bring out their new Mk Vb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looks perfect to me, and spot on scale weathering. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Built a few myself.Always thought they looked fine.Yours is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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