Hosbabon Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Here's my airfix 1/48th Spitfire Mk Vb. It was built as part of the MTO guild build, (unfortunately i over ran the deadline) and my thread can be found here .... 1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk. Vb 'Malta', March 1942 . **Finished** Enjoyable build in the main, and a few firsts for me. I experimented with chipping and weathering using powdered pastels; and more experience with my airbrush. I also placed a pilot inside, slightly adapting him to turn his head and give a thumbs up ! All out of the box other than the ariel cable which was from a company called Uschi. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Beautiful Spitfire, Looks great ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 mate - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Great looking Spitfire model and what a simple, clever idea for the pilot - I'm going to do that on one of my pilot figures in future! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Really nice job and the pilot figure makes it. How about popping it on a base with a bit o grass groundwork ? BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 That is a nice looking Spit. You have more courage than I do. As of this point in time I'm still afraid to try a figure. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hosbabon Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks for the positive comments ! Bob, i used to paint figures for war-gaming, many years ago and decided on seeing airfix's offering, to give it a go. The link at the top is to my build log and i took several photos as the pilot took shape. I think most pilots included in kits lack character and a life like pose, so I've never bothered before. Ive just started Tamiyas A-1J and the pilots' just a single mold of plastic with his hands on his knees .... i made a seat harness out of metal foil instead !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Hosbabon said: Bob, i used to paint figures for war-gaming, many years ago and decided on seeing airfix's offering, to give it a go. The link at the top is to my build log and i took several photos as the pilot took shape. I think most pilots included in kits lack character and a life like pose, so I've never bothered before. Ive just started Tamiyas A-1J and the pilots' just a single mold of plastic with his hands on his knees .... i made a seat harness out of metal foil instead !! It looks pretty good. I'll eventually will give it a go. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 That is one beautiful spit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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