Sean_M Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Here is my tribute to Sailor Malan. The kit formed the test subject for developing my vinyl masks. It saw some rough handling, a few drops to the floor and numerous strip downs and resprays. I had borrow the from windscreen from my spares box as I cracked the original. Not my best build but here it is. All markings were sprayed using my own masks as well as the camo pattern The base is part of a set of bases that a friend and I are now making to order. Comments good and bad welcome. P.S glued the top signalling light on after the pics were taken I finally got around to fixing the aerial and put the signal lam[p on (top). Thanks for pointing out the error. I also noticed a smudge on the inside of the canopy hood which I removed - thank goodness it was on the inside 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Very nice work Sean, those masks worked real well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks good Sean. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks good Sean , although the radio mast looks to be a little bit too far back down the fuslarge ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 You can't see all the rough landings you are talking about! That Spit is really stunning and the masks appear to have performed as expected. A possibly far more real look that the usual decals. Well done Sean! Great result!!! Have fun with the next one! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_M Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 great job Thanks that's a complement coming from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Like the streaks from the guns - and the South African connection of course. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 A beautiful Spitfire Sean,nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_M Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Looks good Sean , although the radio mast looks to be a little bit too far back down the fuslarge ?. Perhaps, but I used the hole as per the kit. To be honest I need to put this one to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 A great tribute to a great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Lovely Jubbly! Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airgunner Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Perhaps, but I used the hole as per the kit. To be honest I need to put this one to bed Nicely done, but I think you have the aerial mast in the hole for the signalling light. The mast goes on the hump behind the canopy. Are you going to market your masks commercially? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_M Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Nicely done, but I think you have the aerial mast in the hole for the signalling light. The mast goes on the hump behind the canopy. Are you going to market your masks commercially? You may be right. on the mast and the signalling light. I will take a look and perhaps fix it one day when I have a few moments. I used white glue so its something that won't wreck the model. Yes masks and bases are commercially available. Just PM me. so far I have done the camo for Spitfire, Hurricane and P-40 with Markings to order. I have the various roundels stock standard. I need to do a nose for IX's and above but don't have one ready at the moment. PM me if you need anything Bases come finished and unfinished with a selection of sizes and surfaces. Green, sand, asphalt and dark desert with stones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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