cger Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Hi all, here are a few pictures of one of the kits I completed this year. It is the Eduard Spit VIII kit finished as the well-known 'Hava-Go Jo' from RAAF 79 squadron. I used a Barracudacals decal sheet for the kit markings. I used the Eduard 1/48 scale kit, which is a beauty, and a Barracudacals decal sheet for the markings. The build went without problems, I added a few details with plastic card and fuse wire in the cockpit, although it is not really necessary. The painting was done with a Sparmax airbrush and Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. The chips on the wing leading edges and on the tail were done with AK interactive Heavy chipping fluid. The weathering is done with Mig Ammo Panel line washes, some inks applied with airbrush and pigments. Here are a few more pics taken on a diorama base I had done before for another Spit (an ICM Spit VIII this time). have a good day, I hope you will like it, Christian. Edited January 6, 2017 by cger 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 That is a truly beautiful Spitfire. Very impressive! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Stunner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Absolutely fantastic! That is an awesome paint job and to my eyes, looks very convincing. I think it's difficult to pull off a heavily worn finish without it looking like a caricature but you have done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 at first i thought your weathering is way overdone, but then I looked at a pic of the original and saw that it was really a worn bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great Spitfire! Very interesting and a bit funny diorama. Great job you did there. :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Very nice indeed and well researched too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 The weathering is simply sublime! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Fabulous work Christian and the aircraft looks perfectly suited to your diorama - I like your work very much, well done!! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I actually love that, so many little paint details to take in, love it. Beautifully detailed cock pit too Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 beautiful looking spit and very nice job on the paint and finish.. do like it a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 A faultless rendition of a Classic RAAF Spitfire. Every detail of the aircraft is captured centimetre perfect and then you've mounted it on a lovely base with realistic figures - just wow!! This is modelling at its very best.. Congratulations.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow, that is an amazing Spitfire! Hats off to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looks great in that diorama. Definitely one to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wot Dave said, spot on by itself, even better in your dio, wizard. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinhow Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Superb build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yeah that's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Superb Pacific Spitfire there, fantastic job on the weathering too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wot they all said +! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 A stunning spitfire! Top work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Podmore Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I love the white leading edge paint chipping to reveal the yellow underneath, good touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cger Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 many thanks to all for the kind words, I am glad you liked my pics, best, Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross111 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Beautiful! Very nice job, splendid weathering. Iñigo Edited August 29, 2016 by cross111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuflyer Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 That's beautiful - on a lovely diorama too. I have not heard of the chipping fluid - what's it like to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very very good. I have said it before and I will say it again - this scheme on a Spit is just fantastic. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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