George D. Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 This is last model I finished. The aircraft modelled is the DW-O of the 610th RAF Squadron that operated from Biggin Hill in July 1940 during the Battle of Britain.It's my pride. For me, it's the best model I have build so far.The Tamiya kit is excellent with superb fit, great detail and very easy to build.It gave my no trouble at all. It was very relaxing and I enjoyed it very much.Here are some photos from the last stages of WIP with close ups.The exhausts are painted with a mix of Humbrol Metalcote Gun Metal, Metalcote Steel, Metallic Blue, Bronze and afterwards they were dry brushed with Metelcote Gun Metal και Rust.Here are the final photos.And some close-ups that I forgot to take while having the blue background...The model was awarded Bronze Medal at the 32nd IPMS Hellas Exhibition/Contest and I'm very proud of it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nionios_v Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Great model George ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Great stuff. I cant wait for my Vb to arrive. I have never built a Tamiya but only hear good things about them. I will have to wait and see if the comments are true. Fabulous result. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Beautiful spitfire,lovely paint and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 nice spitfire looks great,nice job on the cam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 That looks really nice, the colours look good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Now that's a rather stunning Spit George, lovely detailing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Lovely kit sir you have done a great job there no wonder your proud of it rightly so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Very nice! Love what you did with those exhausts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanorak73 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 ooh that is nice. looks very "scale". perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Top finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Nice one George, every reason to be pleased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Very nice. Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Very nice Spitfire indeed! I really like the restrained weathering, the authentic looking exhausts and the very typical drooping elevators. The common nitpick: the crowbar on the cockpit hatch was not red on WWII machines, but either steel or a green colour. Also, the cockpit hatch doesn't hang straight down, but at a shallow angle (just look at pictures and you'll see what I mean). Otherwise, truly excellent work. Well done! Kind regards,Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George D. Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Hello Joachim. Thank you for your comments! Much appreciated. Referring to the colour of the crowbar, I now have one more hint for the argument we had in the Greek forum for that exact point. To be honest, seeing pictures, I had initially painted it steel, but changed it when a couple of more experienced modellers told me otherwise. It turns out I was right. Similar argument was discussed about the seat colour... But I decided to let it be "cockpit green" as I would damage the seatbelts if I attempted to repaint it. I would love to read your opinion and resources on the seat colour! No comment on the hatch. Probably me bad for glueing it wrong. Edited November 20, 2013 by George D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Looks fantastic to me, love to see Spits, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 A beautiful build, superb! You can't beat a Spit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddler Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Cracking Spit well done George !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Great build mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Lovely Spit' My favourite detail is the ultra subtle staining/runoff from the filler on the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 ARRRRRRGGGHHHHH ANOTHER RED CROW BAR No seriously George its a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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