dadgaddad Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Here it is, finally finished. My first kit in over 30 years. A Tamiya 1/48 Mk I Spitfire No 92 SQN 1940-41. I added an Eduard Zoom PE detailing set, mainly to the cockpit but on the undercarriage as well and an Ultracast hatch. Overall I'm fairly happy with the results, I know what went well and what didn't and there are a few things that I will do differently on the next one. By the way, I know that the pilot's mirror is missing but of all the pieces that I broke or dropped on the floor this was the only one that I wasn't able to repair or find so rather than bodge something together I have left the slot open and will replace it in the future. Edited September 20, 2012 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 First kit in 30 years and it's 1/48 with PE and Resin... talk about setting the bar high, can't wait to see what your next 'attempt' will be like. Great looking model you've go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius at Home Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Great re-entry into the hobby!!! Very nice work on the painting and weathering. Darius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMChladek Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dang that looks good for a relative novice modeler. I don't know of too many modelers who would be willing to attempt even adding antenna wire to their first build after such a long hiatus! I can see some minor areas that could be improved slightly (the wing root seams mainly and anti-gravity seatbelts) but that certainly does not detract at all from the efforts you've expended on this project. GREAT WORK! You realize also that you've not set the bar pretty high for your next build right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 The seat belts have become stiff with dirt and no longer lie flat on the seat. It was a common problem with those belts. Honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Why did you wait for 30yrs to build with such talent? Can't wait to see what your next one looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Oooh. Yummy...really IMPRESSIVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looks good to me... Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Great Job !! Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_Bitz Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thats a nice build, hope you got the bug again and build some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) I certainly have got the bug again and have a long list of ideas going round my brain Edited September 20, 2012 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lar74 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Great first model after 30 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey Friend: Welcome to the hobby!!! This 30 year's hiatus was a very long time in which many thing in the hobby have changed, it was easy go out but wasn't easy comeback, but you did it with class and style!! Great job in this one, GO GO GO for more my friend!! Thank you very much for sharing. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Great build !! Great attention to detail too. Welcome back to modelling. Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Hi all, thank you for your kind words. I really enjoyed building this kit despite some setbacks which, if you saw the WIP thread you will know about. Being a returnee, as it were, I had to buy all the materials and tools from scratch which means that I now have enough green, brown and sky to paint a whole squadron of spitfires. So that it doesn't all go to waste, I shall have to build a few more. Only problem is I can't make up my mind which one to go for next. I don't want to go buying a load of new colours so I'm thinking early Mk I or a Mk II this time, probably the Airfix. I have some nice decals for Mk IIs so that might be the one but who knows? Or build another Tamiya Mk I but with the Ultracast Rotol conversion or, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Very very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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