stevej60 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Hi folk,s well all I had heard about this kit is true,what a beautiful fit of part,s and once you detail the cockpit to your taste the rest goes together at a quick pace.Here she is as of today,thank's for popping in. Edited August 26, 2015 by stevej60 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good progress Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Hi all,latest progress: under surface colour applied and tonight I got the top surface earth applied,the green as usual will be brushed on.Thank's for popping in. Edited August 30, 2015 by stevej60 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Lovely job Steve, and that dark earth looks just right, can i ask which one it is? Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Lovely job Steve, and that dark earth looks just right, can i ask which one it is? Nick Funny you mention it Nick,it's my usual self mix based on Tamiya earth,this morning in the light of day I was,nt happy so lightened it a touch will a touch of white and yellow will post an update tomorrow as after nearly sending it flying I finally got the U/C legs on after a fight,awful method Airfix dreamed up for this one. Edited August 31, 2015 by stevej60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice finish you have there Steve. It will be interesting to see the difference between your original and the lightened shade. Looking forward to the rest Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Hi all, car in the garage today so not able to get far,what a shame,had to sit and model all day so progress on this one and Stuka should be ready tomorrow,so re-sprayed slightly lighter earth and two coats of green brushed on,used the gizmo on windows to clear up the images and it,s really darkened the green to what it actually is. Edited September 1, 2015 by stevej60 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What a nice way to spend the day, nice progress. Hope the car didn't cost that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hi Steve. It certainly looks good with the cameo on. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 What a nice way to spend the day, nice progress. Hope the car didn't cost that much. Seventy quid for a bearing/ disc Ozzy sound's better but getting the other side done next month! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hi Steve. It certainly looks good with the cameo on. Kind regards, Stix Thank's Stix, the colour look;s way off in the photo's a lot better in the flesh,very poor light when I took them and the enhance option hasn't helped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hey Steve, very nice progress, lovely work on the office! and smooth looking camo, keep up the great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hey Steve, very nice progress, lovely work on the office! and smooth looking camo, keep up the great work Thank's Wolwe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Wow this is coming along very quickly. Nice job so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ah well back to work today where did four day's go! she's starting to look a lot like a Spitfire now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ah well back to work today where did four day's go! Probably lots of it spent making that rather fine looking Spitfire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Stunning Spitfire Steve, spot on! I know what you meant about the undercarriage though, i hated that part of my build - Why Airfix went down that route i'll never know. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Seventy quid for a bearing/ disc Ozzy sound's better but getting the other side done next month! £70! I just had to pay over £106 for the same! However your spitfire looks awesome, great work as always Steve Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hi folk,s,would you believe it,after my rant at the U/C leg assembly and it,s weak join I dropped her last night and nothing budged! so I got a bit more done such as the exhaust's fitted and the wheel's which I have to say are IMHO some of the best Airfix have done to date.The decalling is progressing as is the subtle wash.Thank,s for popping in. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Loking good Steve, she looks stunning. What colours did you use on the exhausts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very nice build so far, Steve. Your Spit is coming really nice along. Seems this kit is a must have ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Loking good Steve, she looks stunning. What colours did you use on the exhausts? Cheers Ozzy,I painted them black,then a mix of gold and silver and dry brushed in black. Very nice build so far, Steve. Your Spit is coming really nice along. Seems this kit is a must have ! Thank's Bernd,get one you won't regret it,apart from the U/C leg arrangement the kit is faultless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Got the Vb in my stash, its very similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Got the Vb in my stash, its very similar. The same kit with extra part,s I believe Bernd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very nice work Steve! Funny you say about the UC standing up to the drop, dropped my hurricane, which has a traditional UC fixing and it smashed(all fixed now)... Maybe there is method to airfix's madness?! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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