madcat911 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Eduard kit built OOB with paint masks and decals from AML. Hope you enjoy the photos! Mark 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Lovely build mate. I used those mask too, worked totally ok, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raschi Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Very nice, glad to see Spitfire from Czechoslovak squadron. I built the same machine back in 1983 from then brand new KP kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 It's a Spitfire,it's wearing stripes and it's beautifully done,What's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 That looks great! Very well done. KInd regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Great looking Spitfire 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbell Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Nice looking Spit! I have a couple Eduard kits in the stash and I really must get going on one these days. One thing you may wish to bear in mind if you decide to do another one is that the propeller blades were actually made of wood with a brass leading edge, so aluminum chipping would not be strictly accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fogey Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Very nicely done - those masks worked a treat, and you've drooped the elevators. One point though, crowbars were not painted red until after the war. During the war they were usually silver (steel) or Interior Green and occasionally black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Thanks for all the feedback. I'll take note of the stuff mentioned and apply them on my next Spitfire build. Just got the 1/32 Revell Mk.IX from the store today. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 9 hours ago, madcat911 said: I'll take note of the stuff mentioned and apply them on my next Spitfire build. Just got the 1/32 Revell Mk.IX from the store today. Hi mark A really well exceuted and finished build. You have been given some pointers to detail glitches, maybe some illustrations will be of use I'll link @Etiennedup great flickr here's are the Spitfires, have a browse, https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=8270787@N07&q=spitfire I'll pick a few for specific points this is a XIV, but shows chipping on the brass sheats of the Jablo blades, note the brass. Spitfire XIVE by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr scuff only hppen on the back of the blades if they do occur BTW crowbar Spitfire Pilot. by Etienne du Plessis, on Flick regarding weathering and chipping, I suspect you have looked at other models (looks a bit Spanish School) which is fine for dramatic effect, but the real thing just does not end uplooking like this. a couple of examples Here's an old IX, saw service, now with a training unit Spitfire Mk.IXC 1945 by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Note that while there is some very minor chipping on the actual panel screws, just how well the paint stands up. Here a Spit Mk.21 in 1947, Auxilary Air Force Spitfire F 21. by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Note, this is a couple of years old in a 2nd line squadron post war, and while faded and worn, but very little chipping. Note also the roundel colour, wartime Red is brick red, the blue a dark blue, there are mixes for Tamiya paint, not sure what you use, but it looks too bright red and too blue, though this maybe just lighting. Have a good look at the photo in the link, even if they are other versions/markings, as period colour can show subtle details B/W just can't. I'm saying this as you evidently have construction and painting skills to be jealous of, but some careful study of the real thing, and I think you will easily replicate the actual details, and make an even better model, assuming that is what you are aiming for, which seems to be the case. cheers T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Wow. That's quite a lot of excellent information here. I'm most definitely taking notes and will apply them when I build another Spitfire somewhere down the line. Much thanks everyone! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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