Here are a couple more of my older builds:
Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia by 6000KingGeorgeV, on Flickr
Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia by 6000KingGeorgeV, on Flickr
This is an Airfix Mk.I, built OOB from the new tooling with no problems. Brush painted - the Sky and Dark Earth are Humbrol, while the Dark Green is Xtracrylix. You may notice a slightly shiny finish, caused by some Xtracrylix matt varnish which didn't come out quite so matt. Typical, really - I've tried several different brands of matt varnish, and each one has given me grief. Even to this day, the struggle continues...
Smer 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb by 6000KingGeorgeV, on Flickr
Secondly, this is a Smer Mk. Vb, which may not be the best kit out there but was still fun to build. Best of all, the decals were surprisingly good, and most of them have since been donated to other kits. For this one, I used Humbrol matt varnish from a rattle can - probably the best matt varnish I've used, but still tricky in that it tends to produce a slightly 'sandpapery' texture. The weathering is a mixture of Tamiya weathering powders and dry-brushed silver paint.
At the moment, I'm still going through a considerable learning process. I'm experimenting with different ways to get the best out of brush painting - especially when it comes to matt varnish (tricky sod!)
Comments, advice and criticism welcome (to a certain extent...)