Watcher

This is going to be good.

Love the exhaust weathering - just right.

A fine representation of one of my favourite marks of Spitfire. Ever since I read about it in the Airfix Magazine (?) back in the early '70s its been my favourite and this is a beautifully made model of it.

Very attractive.

Very impressive modelling with subtle weathering. Very attractive.

Lovely model of one of my favourite aircraft - and some good pictures from interesting angles. Thanks.

I think the stripes look just right. As has been said it could look just like sloppy modelling; this certainly isn't. Presumably the paint used in real life wasn't that permanent and so suffered from weathering quite badly.

What sort of pencils do you use (the website has a few types) and for what applications (other than what you've done with the stripes). Its a new technique to me. Really like the model by the way.

Very effective weathering to my eye - just right.

Very impressive.

Must have been a brave man to fly it! Well done for an interesting subject to tackle.

My favourite aircraft and I work in the same factory that they were made in. Definitely one for the list.

As someone just coming back into the hobby and thinking that a 109 would be a good place to start can anyone recommend some good sources of reference? I note a few in the posts above. I'm think of starting with a 1:48 scale 109 (although I can't decide E, F or G) are there any recommendations for a good kit? TIA Watcher

Thanks Rob

I hope I can reach that standard; well done!

I'm afraid I can't copy the link but if you go to the Telegraph web site you'll find a 360 photo of the interior of a Tranche 3 Typhoon's cockpit. Might be of use. W

I do admire your work; particularly the weathering.

A standard of modelling and photography that I shall set as my goal as I return to modelling. I don't expect I will ever reach it though.

Spitfires, Hurricanes, the occasional Lancaster and Dakota. Chipmunks and loads of Typhoons - I live just up the road from RAF Coningsby during the week.

Thank you both.

When I made my last model in the '70s there was no such thing. I've watched some videos on Youtube but I can't quite work it out. Is that you spray dark lines and then overspray with a thin coat that allows the black to show through?

http://www.kryston.com/products-redone/heavy-metal-extra/ Carp anglers use this to wrap around their hook lengths - its a tungsten weighted paste. There are many types but this is a well known brand.