wellsprop Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Hello, Finally got around to finishing the little details on Airfix's Spitfire IX. I used Swords airscrew and exhausts as they are miles better than Airfix's offering. Painted in MK329 this aircraft was made up out of Spitfire wrecks before being flown as a hack aircraft. I havent a clue what the fate of this aircraft was, however, I suspect it stayed with the Canadian 2TAF wing it flew with as they advanced through the low countries before being dumped. Invasion stripes and sqn codes were hand painted, the fuel tank was scratch built as well as the seat belts. Chipping effect was done with a sponge and the exhaust stains done with oil paints (first time using them). The entire airframe was given a heavy ink wash. It's also worth noting that this kit can be picked up for less than 7 pounds (I got for £3 using flying hours). Furthermore it only took three evenings to complete. It looks nearly as good as Freightdog's XIV which costs £16 and took me two WEEKS to build. Ben. Edited August 2, 2013 by wellsprop 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very nice job, and a really cracking setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very nice job, and a really cracking setting. Thank you It's currently sat on my Anson diorama as it has no real home yet. It needs to be in a diorama rather than on my Spitfire shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You've done a fine job there mate, great stuff. Yours aye Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I like the way you have a diorama setting with a SUPERB Spitfire .. Nice finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Another good'un Ben. Nice not well known subject too,it would be nice to find out where she ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 The picture quality isnt great :/ I'm also going to recreate Tom Neil's Silver Spitfire as I already have another Airfix Spit in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Still need a diorama for this bird. Just wondering, has anyone go any images of some interesting Spitfire dioramas (real world or model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 And another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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