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    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted · Edited by Jazzy Jase

    Right, the last few weeks have been very busy for me with work and a few family issues, so I've been slowly progressing with the Spit and I'm finally finished.

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    I'm quite happy with the result, but as usual I think my weathering leaves a lot to be desired. Also I had a few paint/airbrush issues which have left the paint on the underside a little thick and I've lost some detail.

    Next build for me is the new Revell Lancaster.

    EDIT: Increased picture size.

    Masking tape not sticking to paint

    in Modelling Tips

    Posted

    I've just been attempting to mask the underside of my Spitfire before spraying the top colours but the masking tape would not stick to the paint.

    I thought it might just be the tape, so I tried a different tape, which still would not stick. In fact none of my tape sticks to it (Tamiya and Jammy Dog)!

    This has never happened to me before and I find it quite unusual. It's the first time I've used that particular colour (Vallejo Air Duck Egg Green), but I've always used Vallejo Airs in the past without problem.

    I've given it a coat of Klear, which the tape will hopefully stick to, but has anyone experienced this before?

    Vallejo Model Air

    in Paint

    Posted

    Vallejo Airs brush very nicely. I use them pretty much exclusively and hand paint all the small areas.

    I don't think there is an exact match for Interior Green.

    The instructions on my mustang tell me to mix 2 colours for the cockpit:

    XF-3 : 2

    XF-5 : 1

    I used Vallejo Air Interior Green instead!

    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted

    Jase,

    Yeah, you can put tape over the gun ports, as small canvas patches were doped over them. This was to ensure that, IIRC, to show which guns had been fired. When I did my last BoB Spitfire, I put patches over the ports. In fact my last 3 Spitfires were all done the same.

    HTH

    Andy

    Thanks Andy. :thumbsup:

    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted

    Got my re-scribing done last night and I've been thinking about the gun barrels... I've chopped off the protruding ones, but I'm not really happy with the result. It doesn't look very round or gun-like.

    Can I get away with putting red tape over the guns? Was this done during the BoB? Alternatively, can I just drill them out?

    Does anyone have any good close-up pictures of Mk1 wings/guns?

    BF110, JU88 and HE-111 - Best kits in 1/72?

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Thanks everyone. Looks like I'm sorted with the Hasegawa 111 (probably go for the Revell re-boxing), and the Hasegawa 88.

    Have Revell re-boxed Hasegawa's 88? These two look incredibly similar on the box art:

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    The 110 is a trickier one. Does the Italeri kit have raised panel lines? I don't mind trading some accuracy for nicely engraved panel lines and a better fit? Should I track down a Fujimi 110?

    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted

    Made quite a lot of progress yesterday:

    • The Wings (front and rear) glued into place.
    • Canopy was Kleared, glued into place and masked.
    • Filled some gaps using Mr Surfacer 500.
    • Levelled the Mr Surfacer using Mr Thinner.
    • Sanded all remaining joins.

    This was my first time using Mr surfacer and I really like it. Very easy to work with, but boy does it pong!

    I can confirm now that the canopy is on that you can't see the instruments or much of the interior.

    Tonight's job is some gentle re-scribing the areas that were sanded and preparation for priming tomorrow!

    I'll get some pictures put up tonight or tomorrow.

    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted

    Finally made some progress. The cockpit is done and I've joined the two fuselage halves together. I think I've over-weathered the interior, but seeing as it will all be sealed inside I'm not too concerned.

    Sorry about the quality of the pictures. Couldn't find my camera, so had to use my phone. I'll try to take some proper pictures of the cockpit before I glue it inside the fuselage.

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    RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2008

    in Aviation Photography

    Posted

    Interesting....I had a brief chat with a chap who was looking interested in some Me-410's whilst I was perusing through the contents of a Tamiya Mosquito :hmmm: Don't suppose that was you was it?!

    Never did get the Mossie; didn't like the fat nose on it, so settled for a Trumpy SU-15 instead :)

    Ha. That was indeed me! Small world. Shame they only had the one Mossie kit, they had four Me-410 kits and I couldn't decide which one to get!

    * Spitfire MK1 - FINISHED

    in The factory floor

    Posted

    Hi,just a tip i've found building mine.When you get to the decaling stage be careful.Whilst the kit is a gem,the decals are not up to the same standard.

    Hi Tizzy,

    Thanks for the heads up on the decals. I'm a long way off decaling at the moment. Still barely made any progress due to work and holiday.

    Can anyone suggest a good set of aftermarket decals for a BoB spitfire in 1/72?

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