JanuszPL Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Another one is not essential, but a sincere comment: Really beautiful model! On the shows worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Stunning build. The weathering looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'd give one of my two children away if I could model like that.... Possibly both of them come to think of it! That Spit has to be one of the best going around.. Congratulations on a top build. Cheers.. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have written on Polish site about fellow Britmodeller's comments these were nice but of no great value. These words are taken out of longer post treating about internet presentations and out of context obviously. It was never my intention to offend nice guys like You. Still if anybody felt unease with the words quoted by Artur I do honestly apologise. I will be glad to explain any doubts if the apologies would appear to be unsatisfactory. Thank You again for Your kind comments and please feel free to point out possible mistakes if You care. Dave, if You want to get rid of Your kid, don't make me a reason please. Your prettier half could curse me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You have a brilliant talent sir .... inspiration like you will never believe....thank you, it's good to see a perfect 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have written on Polish site about fellow Britmodeller's comments these were nice but of no great value. These words are taken out of longer post treating about internet presentations and out of context obviously. It was never my intention to offend nice guys like You. Still if anybody felt unease with the words quoted by Artur I do honestly apologise. I will be glad to explain any doubts if the apologies would appear to be unsatisfactory. Thank You again for Your kind comments and please feel free to point out possible mistakes if You care. Dave, if You want to get rid of Your kid, don't make me a reason please. Your prettier half could curse me . Thanks for explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Amazing attention to detail, superb painting and weathering. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wow!! Superb build & finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Fantastic build and the weathering is dead on !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Blinding build Thats a real stonker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thank You . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 An absolutely beautiful model! Just great modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 great job, weathering looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilliano Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Its amazing to look at it in high rez it truly gets the details out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 WOW!!!!. That my friend is one superbly built,painted and historically correctly weathered Spitfire. Not over weathered,just perfectly weathered. Very,very,very well done that man. Just goes to show what happens when you listen to Uncle Edgar doesn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yes it does, indeed. Thank You guys again , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 In my opinion stunning is a vastly over-used term, but here, I believe it to be entirely appropriate. That is superb! It's a lovely kit and you, sir have turned it into a masterpiece! How have you achieved the heavy weathering and fading across the upper fuselage around the fuel tank cap? Spots of different colour oil paint dragged with a brush? Thanks for showing - and I for one can't see the evidence of poor planning! Cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) Well, I wouldn't be the one to put it in front of Your face, would I? An example would be an engine. I have started with ICM MkIX Merlin and fixed it only slightly before fitting it in the model's nose. The whole correction of supercharger section I had to correct through the bars of the cowlings and engine mounts - cutting, sawing and all. Then I had to add all of the detailing presenting engine fixture, like some gynaecologist... . But things are mostly fixed there. Anyway I had to lie here, and accept the truth there . Most of the weathering effect is a result of many layers. There are rough underlays, tonal corrections and final shaping. The latter ones are achieved with tiny brash long strokes. Lifecolor Tensochroms and clear lacquers were used here, mixed as needed. At least as long as we are talking about filler cap area. I have started the painting process late 2011, You know. Edited April 27, 2013 by greatgonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Just been looking at it again,it really is exquisite. It has "life" breathed into it somehow,the slightly dropped elevators,the castored tailwheel(a great stroke,I do it myself), the finish,everything. As a Spitfire fan myself,I personally think it's the most realistic and accurately weathered Spitfire model that I've seen. No big thick black panel lines that aren't there on a real one,but every panel line that can be seen is seen. It really is perfect,historically accurate build and a lesson on how to really weather a Spit. Bloody Hell,I've just noticed,it's even got the hood emergency release pull too!!!!! Edited April 28, 2013 by Miggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Brilliantly put Miggers....I keep staring myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Miggers, I was very pleased to read Your comment here. For me it is always a pleasure to see somebody taking care to analyse the model he sees. I know, this needs the somebody to be a bit into the construction of the original, yet it still makes me glad to meet that kind of reaction produced by my work. Here I add a few details. It is a pity the hanging connection wire of the gun sight with the plug dangling at the end has optically coalesced with the control stick. It also very hard to make a pic of dimming screen cassette (You may spot its operating handle though) or gun sight mount. If You wanted to see the stuff in full resolution click me and scroll to the pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigum Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 One of the best 1:48 Spitfires I have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 amazing attention to detail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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