robvulcan Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Hi all. This is very late arriving here I made this in December 2013 for my Dad's Christmas Present and I finished it in the small hours of Christmas Eve after working on it for a few weeks every day. A wonderful kit for the money a bargain and highly recommended to anyone wanting a nice big Spit. It has a few issues with the front canopy and rear fuselage for a MKVB I am told. This aircraft has always been special to our Family as my Dad had an Original of the painting of this aircraft coming out of a stormy sky. I had to got to Mel at Miracle Masks who made me the codes which you can't get in decal form having an odd font and size. Same goes for the serials which Pip Moss kindly made for me in decal form. Both performed wornderfully. I brush painted the Codes, spinner and band with revel aqua sky. The main colours are HU163,106,165 From a rattle can and Humbrol Matt varnish from a spray can. I added a metal foil mirror, Decal instrument gauges and used a citadel wash in the cockpit along with the wrong colour green... The decals where good but fragile so watch for that. Chalks where used for the weathering. All in all a great kit Cheers Rob Edited November 15, 2015 by robvulcan 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Very nice Spit, good job on the cockpit detailing looks quite realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks Knight Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You're referring to Barry Clark's iconic painting, I suppose? That's a stunning Spitfire model you've created. The b&w photos are difficult to tell from the real thing! And, it's one of the few Spit models I've seen that have the cockpit hatch at the correct angle from the fuselage – neat! You have to wonder, though, how the pilot could get the crowbar out from the hatch, should the need arise… ;-) Superb, and not over-weathered, representation! Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Superb Spitfire Rob, those first 4 photos show it off beautifullly, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 You're referring to Barry Clark's iconic painting, I suppose? That's a stunning Spitfire model you've created. The b&w photos are difficult to tell from the real thing! And, it's one of the few Spit models I've seen that have the cockpit hatch at the correct angle from the fuselage – neat! You have to wonder, though, how the pilot could get the crowbar out from the hatch, should the need arise… ;-) Superb, and not over-weathered, representation! Kind regards, Joachim Yes indeed that is the Painting. Thanks for the nice words and I guess the hatch is just down to the good fit of the kit. I think I added that last. Not sure now. Masking the pit was a bit tricky but I got there in the end with blue tak. Glad you like her. The panels are gappy but that is because they are held on with blue tak for now. I painted all the engine detail. I need some taky wax really. Cheers Superb Spitfire Rob, those first 4 photos show it off beautifullly, Sean Thanks very much sean cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Remember it well Rob, a fine job you made of it, in fact I'm in the depths of the same kit at the moment ! Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Stunning Spit. As others have said the b&w pix are very evocative. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Rob. That is a really beautiful Spitfire! And, as the others have mentioned, you'd be hard pressed to tell that those B&W photos were't of the actual aircraft. Stunning work. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hello,Rob - Wow! My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Spitfire'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and in this scale she has some real 'ramp presence'.I'm sure your Dad will be very proud of this fine tribute and you must be too.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Remember it well Rob, a fine job you made of it, in fact I'm in the depths of the same kit at the moment ! Cheers Dennis Yes Dennis and thanks for your help through the Build. I need to go back and sort that wip out as I managed to screw up all the photos for it.. How are you finding the Kit. I will look and see if you have a wip. Cheers Stunning Spit. As others have said the b&w pix are very evocative. Trevor Thanks Trevor Hi Rob. That is a really beautiful Spitfire! And, as the others have mentioned, you'd be hard pressed to tell that those B&W photos were't of the actual aircraft. Stunning work. Well done. Thanks very much mate and I love your recent Spitfire builds. I have a few on the stash so I have been taking notes. I am really taken with the new Airfix one with the Dark earth Dark grey scheme. Very cool and not one I had seen before. Rob Hello,Rob - Wow! My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Spitfire'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and in this scale she has some real 'ramp presence'.I'm sure your Dad will be very proud of this fine tribute and you must be too.All the very best,Paul. Cheers Paul shame I only saw you Briefly at Telford hopefully see you at Hudds. My Dad loves it which is great. Even better as he now wants to fill down stairs with more models Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hello,Rob - You're more than welcome.That's one splendid Spitfire indeed! Delighted about your Dad loving it so much too.More ramp space,eh? I can see a QRA DIspersal with several Vulcans on it !? Looking forward to seeing you at Huddersfield Show.We'll be maintaining radar contact in the meantime! All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplPunishment Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Good looking model - love the black and white shots. Tried a similar thing with a 48th scale MkV, here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983849-airfix-148-supermarine-spitfire-mk-vb-usaaf-additional-unedited-photos/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Nice one Rob! I does you good to build a Spitfire every now and then I know John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Something wrong with that Rob, but I can't think what it is? Oh yes, no delta wing....!! Cracking build that & what an excellent Cristmas present to get, so much better than socks!! And agree with all the others, those B&W pics are brilliant! Lovely model! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hello Rob, I don't know how I missed this but it is SIMPLY STUNNING Spitfire. I lik the black and white old style photos..At first I thought you were showing the REAL aircraft .. WOW nice bit of photographing .. WOWZER !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hello,Rob - You're more than welcome.That's one splendid Spitfire indeed! Delighted about your Dad loving it so much too.More ramp space,eh? I can see a QRA DIspersal with several Vulcans on it !? Looking forward to seeing you at Huddersfield Show.We'll be maintaining radar contact in the meantime! All the very best,Paul. Good looking model - love the black and white shots. Tried a similar thing with a 48th scale MkV, here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983849-airfix-148-supermarine-spitfire-mk-vb-usaaf-additional-unedited-photos/ Nice one Rob! I does you good to build a Spitfire every now and then I know John Something wrong with that Rob, but I can't think what it is? Oh yes, no delta wing....!! Cracking build that & what an excellent Cristmas present to get, so much better than socks!! And agree with all the others, those B&W pics are brilliant! Lovely model! Keith Hello Rob, I don't know how I missed this but it is SIMPLY STUNNING Spitfire. I lik the black and white old style photos..At first I thought you were showing the REAL aircraft .. WOW nice bit of photographing .. WOWZER !! Thanks for all the comments. I am very sorry I'm so late replying I've not even logged in for months now and not touched modeling at all. It's been a funny few months my Dad had a stroke, Me and the Mrs Broke up. Been busy with my new band and recording and EP and busy with extra shifts at work. I hope to return soon I'm missing modelling, Britmodeller and you guys All the best Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Welcome back Rob, thought you hadn't been around recently, hope your dad is on the mend & things generally are getting better now. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Welcome back Rob, thought you hadn't been around recently, hope your dad is on the mend & things generally are getting better now. Keith Cheers for that Keef mate. I've missed it. I'm hoping to crack on with some of the many unfinished models soon and do some catching up. How's life for you dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Can't complain Rob, & even if I did no one would listen! I'm also trying to clear some of the shelf of doom - so far this year I've managed to finish an Airfix 1/72 Canberra - that I started around 2010...!! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Can't complain Rob, & even if I did no one would listen! I'm also trying to clear some of the shelf of doom - so far this year I've managed to finish an Airfix 1/72 Canberra - that I started around 2010...!! K Yes I feel the same lol. Like you I have models stil hanging around unfinished since 2010 on. Silly really. I have a Canbera in near finished state since 2014 or 13 now ! I love Canberras and want to make more by I really need to clear some space as There are boxes of bits and kits all over the shop. It's nice having more than one project on the go but it does have its problems too slowing the pace and clogging up your space. Love to see your Canberra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'll try & get some pics of it when I can get a camera working! DSLR is refusing to read memory cards, and the two compacts are both eating batteries at the moment! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'll try & get some pics of it when I can get a camera working! DSLR is refusing to read memory cards, and the two compacts are both eating batteries at the moment! K That would be good I wondered if it was in Ready for Inspection see, I'll keep an eye out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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