Telboy3510 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I had already built this model as one of Airfix's starter kits ( it can be seen as a previous RFI). I donated that model to some elderly relatives who had an association with Longbridge during the war when Spitfires were being built there, you would have thought I had given them the Crown Jewels. So rewarding that someone is getting so much pleasure from one of my models. This left a place in my Air Force for another Spitfire so when I saw the Daily Mail's £1 offer I snapped it up. It is undoubtedly the same model but the decal sheet was less comprehensive, no wing walkway lines or trestle positions. Like a previous contributor to this forum the over-sized squadron and aircraft identification letters rankled me, so after visit to the spares box a different if fictitious aircraft was born. An apology to the purist then, I think the squadron identification is correct, the aircraft with that identification must have existed but the serial number and spinner colour are straight from my imagination. consequently I describe this Spitfire as being one that is representative of an aircraft that flew in the Battle of Britain. As usual all comments and criticisms will be accepted with the same good grace as they are undoubtedly given. Thanks for looking. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Good looking Spitfire 👍 If it looks like a 🦆 its a 🦆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Lovely finish. What paints did you use and, if you don't mind my asking, why did you choose that spinner colour? Great little kit...I bagged 3 and will be doing the last of those in pink (if for no other reason than it will amuse the children!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Newbie(kinda) said: Lovely finish. What paints did you use and, if you don't mind my asking, why did you choose that spinner colour? Great little kit...I bagged 3 and will be doing the last of those in pink (if for no other reason than it will amuse the children!). Hi Newbie, the paints are Tamiya acrylics I use an airbrush and have used them since I returned to the hobby. No particular reason for the spinner colour, I use an app called 'Pinterest', requested images of B of B Spitfires and that was one of the colours used (apparently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Looks great for a quid. I'm curently building the same one but have gone for the black and white underside, not sure if the decals are appropriate for it but if it turns out like yours I'll be more than happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Fantastic! Again, the stand makes it very dynamic! I also like your weathering and you seemed to get the color of the exhaust stacks spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Great job on that, I love the way you've displayed it, really makes it come alive. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I wouldn't sweat the "fictitious" nature of your Spitfire... Far as I'm concerned, if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck it's a fair bet you've got an example of Anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus on your hands. Or, as we say in the wilds of Shepherds Bush,... Nice Spit, bruv! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Another great example of Airfix's little gem. Love this one. What paints did you use for the Dark Earth and Dark Green? Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 total invest? turned out nice and is definitley loking like a Spit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 A excellent paint finish with nice, subtle weathering. I managed to pick up two of these Daily Mail Spits. You're not far off the mark with regards to authenticity. In case you're interested the code QV was for 19 Squadron which did indeed fly Spitfire Mk Is during 1940. Most from that period would have had a black spinner although the unit's commander, Squadron Leader Brian Lane, had his painted yellow. That particular aircraft was coded QV-K, serial P9386. 19 Squadron was also the unit of one of the Battle's most successful Spitfire pilots, Flt Sgt George 'Grumpy' Unwin, who claimed 13 and two shared victories. After surviving the Battle, including a dip in the Channel, he was deemed too old for front line ops (at the ripe old age of 27!) and spent the rest of the War as an instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Another great example of Airfix's little gem. Love this one. What paints did you use for the Dark Earth and Dark Green? Cheers Terry Hi Terry, thanks, the paints were all Tamiya acrylics. XF 21-Sky, XF 52- Flat earth and XF 81-Dark green 2 (RAF). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: A excellent paint finish with nice, subtle weathering. I managed to pick up two of these Daily Mail Spits. You're not far off the mark with regards to authenticity. In case you're interested the code QV was for 19 Squadron which did indeed fly Spitfire Mk Is during 1940. Most from that period would have had a black spinner although the unit's commander, Squadron Leader Brian Lane, had his painted yellow. That particular aircraft was coded QV-K, serial P9386. 19 Squadron was also the unit of one of the Battle's most successful Spitfire pilots, Flt Sgt George 'Grumpy' Unwin, who claimed 13 and two shared victories. After surviving the Battle, including a dip in the Channel, he was deemed too old for front line ops (at the ripe old age of 27!) and spent the rest of the War as an instructor. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Telboy3510 said: Hi Terry, thanks, the paints were all Tamiya acrylics. XF 21-Sky, XF 52- Flat earth and XF 81-Dark green 2 (RAF). They look really good. I'm finding Tamiya Acrylics work really well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Merged those two threads down & removed the duplicated initial post. As you were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Looks brilliant. Done the same kit and got another in my stash after seeing yours must do the other with landing gear up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 That's really nice work. I've got a couple of those freebie DM kits and if they come out half as good as that I will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 23/03/2018 at 13:04, Mike said: Merged those two threads down & removed the duplicated initial post. As you were Thanks Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thank you all for the very kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Looks fantastic! How on earth a nice kit like this can be purchased for £1 is quite beyond me. Wish they had promotions like that in Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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