Icarus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thank you for your kind comments. Decals now on, and resin exhausts sited: Looking at the reference photos of the original aircraft, weathering seems to be minimal - some exhaust staining perhaps, but little else. Will therefore only be adding only faint pin wash after this Icarus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Really nice, can i ask what paint you are using for the PR blue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) I does make you wonder if Sweden actually only had 1 Spitfire XIX. The kit and your replacement decals are for aircraft 60 and by the looks of it, the new Airfix 1/48 XIX will be the same aircraft. I think that is more a lack of imagination. Sweden had fifty XIX:s between 48 and 55. They were bought as a stopgap because development of the recce J29 (S29) was going slow. Thats what I mean, 50 aircraft to go at and they all seem to do the same one Or alternatively its a well and clearly recorded aircraft during its service life aircraft thus offers good working reference source. Edited January 13, 2013 by Jonathan Mock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks Jason. This is Xtracolor X008 RAF PRU Blue, diluted roughly 75% paint 25% Humbrol thinners, airbrushed on. Fabulous paint - gloss enough to apply decals direct without silvering. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Morning all Nearing completion now. As the real aircraft seem to have been kept pretty pristine, only a very light oil pin wash will be needed, followed by pigment weathering around the exhaust and wheels, and some oil streaks near the filler caps. Then, a coat of satin varnish to blend everything in, removal of the masks, and it should be done. Tempted to add a 1:72 "Remove before Flight" tag to the pitot, but no photographic evidence that these were used. Icarus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Finished! I have managed to stick to the original timetable. Might use the additional 7 days in the extension to due a Blitz Build Viggen. Full set of pictures in the Gallery, but a couple here.. Icarus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Superb! I particularly like those exhausts Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks Cliff. Quickboost doing what they do best! Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nicely finished Icarus. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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