Arkady72 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Another Spitfire in my collection, this time Mk.IIA from 308th RAF Polish Squadron, Northolt, July 1941. I used Tamiya kit with small Eduard interior PE, resin propeller, QB exhausts and all markings are done with P-Mask. 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It is a beauty, indeed, and no red crowbar! However, I read somewhere that you never saw Spitfires with bot the IFF antennas and the radio antenna from the mast together. How about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 superb looking spitfire, very nice job on the paint and weathering, looks great nice work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Looks good to me great job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 That is one seriously beautiful Spitfire! Stunning work. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Sublime work as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It is a beauty, indeed, and no red crowbar! However, I read somewhere that you never saw Spitfires with bot the IFF antennas and the radio antenna from the mast together. How about this? You probably read it here: http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/spitfire-masts-and-aerials.html/2 Gospel on Spitfire antennas and aerials… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 A little heavy on the weathering but I like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 This is an impressively skilful example of when, in my personal view, weathering takes over to the point where even the camouflage becomes almost invisible. ;-) In other words, I truly admire the skills and modelling experience it has taken to produce the effect, but I don't think it looks realistic with all that obvious pre- and post shading, especially the checkered pattern on the wings. Others will certainly disagree. Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303sqn Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It is a beauty, indeed, and no red crowbar! However, I read somewhere that you never saw Spitfires with bot the IFF antennas and the radio antenna from the mast together. How about this? There was no crowbar of any colour on a Mk II. In mid 1941 VHF radios were fitted which had no wire running from the mast to tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Beautifully done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Another superb exercise in model making Arkady,peoples opinions of the paint and weathering will differ but there's no doubting the quality of the work on show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hi Arkady, That is another stunning model. But for my taste the weathering is a little bit heavy on the wings. The fuselage Looks perfect. But thats my opinion and I am not the last instance. The Main Point is that you like it. Otherwise , perfect pics as usual. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 The green camouflage color should be darker but became lighter with time in the jar. On the older Spitfires it looks more darker. So, it is not a question of overdone weathering... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Superb. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 That is fantastic! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Amazing finish! Well done. Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Amazing model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This is an impressively skilful example of when, in my personal view, weathering takes over to the point where even the camouflage becomes almost invisible. ;-) In other words, I truly admire the skills and modelling experience it has taken to produce the effect, but I don't think it looks realistic with all that obvious pre- and post shading, especially the checkered pattern on the wings. Others will certainly disagree. Kind regards, Joachim Yes Arkady I have to agree with Spitfire31 on this one. Not a fan of pre shading, instead I like washes for weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Excellent job! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice paint fading, good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanF Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A very skillfully applied paintjob indeed, however, it looks like it's served in the desert. Would the paintwork really fade so patchy like that?! Not a criticism of the craftsmanship, just the realism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canalguna Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Fantastic, perfect sheen too. Needs nothing more, totally real. What is the crowbar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 You can see the crowbar on the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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