Telboy3510 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 You might remember that my last RFI was the ME 109 from the Airfix Dogfight Double set .The Me 109 was dream to put together, the Spitfire on the other hand.... to any one building this model in the future I would say be aware of the top cowling cover in front of the cockpit, the fit is terrible. I had to use loads of filler and then I had to learn to rescribe, little did I know that you cannot scribe Humbrol filler or Perfect Plastic Putty. Fortunately I discovered goo on this site (a mixture of sprue and liquid cement), and ended up having to rescribe everything from the cockpit forward ! To be honest I lost the will to live with it and decided to use it as paint mule to experiment with paint techniques, I finished up with a model that was pleasing to my eye but probably not accurate. Other minor problems included the aerial breaking and I lost the rear view mirror to the carpet monster, also the spinner was meant to black but I liked the look of it red. The undercarriage in my view is a Heath Robinson affair but I build my models 'wheels up' on most occasions so this was not an issue, anyway here she is. And now a few shots of the two models together. Anyway thats it folks, thanks for looking. As usual all comments and criticisms are welcome. Everythings been packed away until after Chrimbo, as it stands my next project will be a 1/48 Canberra by Airfix, its a beast and I really don't know where its going to go. Wishing everybody on here a fantastic Christmas and a brilliant modelling new year. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Don't usually like the look of 'trop' spitfires... but this is a very handsome model. Similarly - I usually avoid RAF desert camo, as I find it hard to do without looking 'toy-like', but the weathering and finish on this is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Great looking spitfire 👍 and a great looking pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Very nice job, excellent camouflage, shadow effects and subtle weathering, Huge fan of the desert camo especially when you get it right and you sure did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Model has come out really well despite your problems 14 hours ago, Telboy3510 said: to any one building this model in the future I would say be aware of the top cowling cover in front of the cockpit, the fit is terrible. But this is only true if you don't pay attention to getting the internals to fit, unfortunately the fit is very precise, and missed sprue nibs underneath and mould lines, on the cockpit side walls etc , can then throw of the fit of the fuel tank. A layer of paint on a mating surface will also cause trouble. Anyway, by then it's too late and you do indeed have a problem. Not something that affects older kits, and I've seen a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth on these problems,so it's not just you. It should also be noted the tanks is supposed to be slightly proud of the cowl, it covered in a thin sheet of armour some more here on the fit, and methods for getting it too. 15 hours ago, Telboy3510 said: The undercarriage in my view is a Heath Robinson affair yes, a bad piece of design, needs pre drilling and pins fitted, but it's fiddly. @dragonlanceHR suggest using leftover Eduard IX legs, the kit has two versions in every boxing. Great model, the above is info for other builders, sorry it's too late for you. cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 That was well worth the effort - a beautiful Spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 A lovely pair, relay like the colour scheme on the Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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