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Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk. Vb, Malta 1942


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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.

 

 

 

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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

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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.

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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 !!

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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.

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