John Irwing Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Airfix 1:24 Supermarine Spitfire MkVb (A50055) RF*D AB910 No303 (Kosciuszko) Squadron Sqd Ldr Jan Johnny Zumbach Another stalled project this tine from 2011, eventually get tired of a built up Merlin starring at me every time I took the bottly of white spirit off the shelf, and once back on the bench I made good progress on the build. This is a kit certainly past it's best ( about 20 years past it's best) and requires a fair amount work to get anywhere. The 2001 Vb parts are soft on detail (understatement) and not the best fit. I decided to have only the one engine panel removeable and the next one I make will have some attention given to the wheel wells as this was built completely OOB, brush painted with Humbrol enamels and finished with Humbrol Matt Cote. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Excellent result, John. Glad to meet a fellow brush painter - your brush work is lovely and smooth. I've built this one so know what you mean regarding this kit. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Brush painted 😱.... I brush paint and would be very worried about attempting something so big! Your finish is really nice and smooth, well done ! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Great brush painting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nicely done. I have the same kit tucked away but I intend to backdate it to the Mk 1 version in the original issue. I got a set of the original Airfix decals off ebay. Some guy had a whole batch of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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