malpaso Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 My daughter bought me the Weekend 1/72 edition of the Late Spitfire IXc for Christmas. I really enjoyed building this, the only things that would be worth having from the Profi box are the belts and canopy masks. All built with Beatties (yes) liquid poly and painted with Tamiya paints using car screen wash as thinners through my H&S Ultra with the .4 needle fitted. Given the decals took around 3 hours though, "Weekend" was an optimistic hope for me - it actually took January! The markings are for the B option, MK984 of 308 Squadron flying from B.61 airfield in Belgium at the end of '44. Cheers Will 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Quite a neat build and the paint finish looks very sharp. I've often wondered why they used the word "weekend", I thought something like 48 hour edition would be more appropriate. It can then be 48 hours to build but could be spread over a week, few weeks, a few months, shelf of doom... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Lovely neat build. 'Weekend' is a complete misnomer - for me at any rate. My Eduard kits have got 'Six Month Edition' on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thats a great looking Spitfire 👍 ... I really like the Eduards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 That's a very good looking Spitfire. very nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Great work and a superb paint finish. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Durbon Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Dear Will, your modell shows, you know the game! Crisp build and a really clean paintjob. Cudos to you. BUT: You have stopped the half way. The decals look like, well, decals. The camouflage looks like painted, ON A MODELL! A few steps like a washing, and a finally clear layer that would blend all together would rise your really nice modell to the next level. Chears, Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I'm going to disagree with Taylor here: panel line washes aren't necessarily a good thing, often over-emphasising engraved detail to the point where a model looks more like a die-cast than a real aeroplane/tank/truck, etc. Some panels do bear a little emphasis with a slightly darker hue of the base colour; those that are frequently removed for maintenance or access, for example, but to outline every panel with a dark wash is definitely overkill IMHO. I would agree with the need for a gloss finish to apply the decals to, followed by a matt, satin or gloss coat to seal everything in before applying any weathering you may wish to. Once that's done a final clear coat and everything should be done. Malpaso I'd be more than happy with your Spitfire on my display shelf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Well, yes I did think maybe some weathering would help. But, that is a very nice finish. I can't believe you used car screen wash fluid! I am trying to do a Spitfire myself, and I wish I could have got half as decent a finish as that. I think I should have masked the pattern, I tried to free hand it but messed up really. That is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thanks for all the comments and likes. For those wondering about the decals, there were 2 coats of Klear before applying the decals with micro sol and set. Then another coat of Klear and finally a Windsor &Newton Galleria Matt coat. Unfortunately a couple of tiny areas of silvering appear on the photos though I can’t see them in real life. Personally I’m not so keen on the panel line wash look, I was nearly tempted to leave it after the last Klear coat as it looked like a smashing preserved warbird! Anyway I’m now working on a Mk.I Sunderland which I will try to get to look as knackered as in the famous photo of DA@G. Cheers Guys, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi, Will. I think you've done a superb job on the paintwork. As to criticisms posted, I am firmly in the pristine-looking camp. I guess it's horses for courses really. Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I'm not a big fan of the panel line wash myself. I was more thinking some exhaust stains and oil leaks etc. But anyway that's just me. I was hoping you might let on about your camouflage masking method. Masks or blue tac worms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Camouflage masking was blu-tack worms infilled with copydex. Infilling this way is much easier than with tape and weirdly satisfying to peel off! I will try paper masks sometime. I don't think there's an easy way to camouflage; aligning all the blu-tack worms to the diagrams takes a while, at least for me. Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, malpaso said: I don't think there's an easy way to camouflage; aligning all the blu-tack worms to the diagrams takes a while... Yes, I guess you're right. I just need to persevere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Nice that, really looks the goods with your great paint job, I do like the cigar shaped drop tank (90)gals?) too, much better looking than the slipper ones imho. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 A beautiful looking Spitfire IX. Not often one sees a model of a Spit with the Cigar (?) tank fitted. Note to self, must get a couple of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 20 hours ago, malpaso said: Camouflage masking was blu-tack worms infilled with copydex. Infilling this way is much easier than with tape and weirdly satisfying to peel off! I will try paper masks sometime. I don't think there's an easy way to camouflage; aligning all the blu-tack worms to the diagrams takes a while, at least for me. Cheers Will Personally I think you nailed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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