FalkeEins Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I certainly cant remember the massive gap on(both) port wings from my build of this kit on release. yep, I can. But what I liked about the Airfix Typhoon was the superb decals, including the D-Day stripes, worked like a dream. Probably not 100% suitable for your builds which are looking very neat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hi all,popping in and out of these builds where time permits,after the horror of the Italeri Spitfire and it's nose dive into the bin I managed to get a couple of Airfix 9's from King Kit which apart from the awful cockpits look nice enough when assembled,I was up early this morning so got one started and in a couple of hours built sanded,filled and primed her,just sprayed the first coat of pink on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Wish I could get up in the morning and do work like that so quickly Steve. All looking very nice! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thank's Rob,wish I had done this for the Blitzbuild GB,Here she is after about 3 hours work during the day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Ha! That's just so pleasing to look at Steve. A swift and purposeful start to the day! Nice one. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very impressive and quick work! Yeah it would have suited the Blitzbuild GB. Hopefully the kit you've chosen will be equally suitable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Morning all,getting over the disappointment of not been able to fit in the Blitzbuild this weekend I consoled myself with moving these builds along and when the masking tape came off the Spitfire I cheered up no end,no bleeding of the white! And the Hurricane look's better striped and decalled. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Morning folk,s,ah the peace and quiet of a Sunday morning,family in bed and the table out with a nice cuppa in the corner,so black stripes added to the fuselage and a "mauve" mix to represent the painted over black areas of the under wing stripes a couple of light coats to give a rough painted out look. Edited August 28, 2016 by stevej60 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great effect there Steve. Certainly looks like it's been partially removed/ painted over to my eyes.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great effect there Steve. Certainly looks like it's been partially removed/ painted over to my eyes.. Many thank's,just before I pack up for the day time to take stock of where I am with this little project.The Typhoon's are fully striped now next job is to add RAF green,the Swordfish now needs the top wing fixing in place before rigging,the Hurricanes and PR spitfire are at the glossing/matting stage and you will notice an added Spitfire Vb which was a Hobbyboss easy Kit which I picked up for £2 last week with a replacement prop and canopy I have in the spares box could be a nice little job when finished. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great mauve effect and a nice collection there Steve - great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I am in love with that PR spitfire, very good use of colour the get the overpainted look! The whole pack look excellent, and I can believe how many there are and how much you have managed to get done! Very nice work Steve. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 They all look fabulous but I particularly like Swordfish, after the PR Spitfire (of course). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Lovely looking project you've got coming along, love that swordfish scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Morning all,Spitfire decals on and settled nicely now ready for a bit of weathering,looking around at finished models on various sites most seem happy just to leave as is or one I saw was weathered to the point that the base colour was barely to be seen so something inbetween will be my goal,no panel wash as this has been my downfall on a few of the various Airfix Spitfires due to the deep panel lines I,ll have a think about it as I try to remove the Bl***y fly that landed on my Tu-144 while the white gloss was drying! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Tiny bit of pastel work to break up the colour and some staining would probably be all you need? She is really very beautiful... Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Tiny bit of pastel work to break up the colour and some staining would probably be all you need? She is really very beautiful... Rob Thank's Rob I think you are spot on,I wonder if these aircraft flew armed? I don't want to stain the guns etc to have it pointed out they were not due to the weight and height they operated at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thank's Rob I think you are spot on,I wonder if these aircraft flew armed? I don't want to stain the guns etc to have it pointed out they were not due to the weight and height they operated at. I suspect that the guns would've been loaded, the armed PR Spitfires were armed because they couldn't use speed/ height to escape. I'm sure I've seen a photo of a MkIX, with the cannon removed, in a book. Trouble is, all my books are packed away pending a move of house. (I'm actually meant to be clearing my house rather than reading BM but I need a break.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Lovely progress on all your builds Steve! This is such a good idea for a range of builds. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I remember Troy sending me some info on these and yes they were armed as Simon has said. Not a pleasant mission in my eyes, flying over the enemy by yourself and not having the advantage of height and speed, all sounds a bit scary to me. That said I doubt there armament would have been heavily used, last resort? Pic's I have seen don't really show any marks near the cannons mainly just exhaust and the odd panel. Hth I will try and find Troy's info. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very pretty Steve. Does this help? It's from the page I may have linked to before here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Morning all,a little Typhoon update as both are now glossed.TP is the easier scheme as the codes are placed in front of the striping which is unusual the other have the striping around the code letters which means more detail painting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 And work on the Spitfire continues. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Both of those two are looking superb Steve. Excellent progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Arriving late to this one Steve. What a great project, I can't choose a favorite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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