nikkita katana Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I suppose I best post this since it's the first model I've attempted to put together in over 30 years. Made many mistakes but if I learn from any of them I'm happy. It was never likely to be a showpiece A few firsts. First time ever with an airbrush, first serious effort at making a cockpit look somewhere close to how it should. And first go with acrylics which I soon realised I needed after the fluff from Dave the Cat made a mess of the enamels said cockpit was first decorated with. anyway.... Here's just a couple of pics but there's more on flickr if anyone's desperate to see what kind of mess it all got into. Including a few macro shots of the cockpit detail (or lack of it in my case). Now to decide whether I'm ready for the Revell 1/32 Lynx HAS.3 I bought the same day as the Spitfire. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very smart and very crisp photos too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I think it looks very good 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkita katana Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks. I have quite a keen interest in photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 If this is your first time with an airbrush, I predict that we're in for a treat from you in the times to come, because this is a truly good looking model! Cheers Hans J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkita katana Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 I've used full sized sprayguns before but nothing miniature. Dad was a mechanic and Uncle was a panel beater so I guess I may have inherited some handy skills somewhere along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 great looking model. very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks like a Spifire to me! I've never attempted a 1/32 anything so no criticism from me. DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 46 minutes ago, nikkita katana said: but there's more on flickr if anyone's desperate to see what kind of mess it all got into. Including a few macro shots of the cockpit detail which is here and well worth a look https://www.flickr.com/photos/138278056@N02/with/24696925158/ though if you click one of the pics that gets you there. Great work, it's done and finished, I need to find out if I can actually airbrush myself.... By the look this is the 1/32nd Revell new tool kit? If you feel brave I'd suggest painting the spinner black and adding the yellow tips to the prop blades. The black spinner would then make it correct for a later battle of Britain scheme that the rest of the plane is. If you fancy a bit of background on Spitfire camo and markings I recommend a read of this http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/index.php/Profiles/Camoflage-Markings/01-Supermarine-Spitfire And the cockpit door crowbar isn't red (this was a post war colour) You may not want to get bogged down in research, but overall here there is a vast pool of knowledge, even if it's just to check for any pitfalls in a kit like the Lynx HAS.3 you mention. And good to see another lady joining and posting, @Shelliecool has been doing some great work in progress threads, there aren't that many here, though I'm trying to corrupt my daughter. @Mrs PlaStix has done some great WIP builds as well. Note, If you are unsure of your skills, (though I say for claimed beginner you already have an excellent grasp of the basics) you would find a Work in Progress thread very useful, have a look at the early work of @BIG X who was not afraid to learn in public, has plenty of feedback, and has learnt very fast and well. There is a very helpful and supportive community here who will support, suggest and cajole a build, be it from beginner or a looking in on a master class. They can branch off in some odd tangents as the latest from @Procopius will amply demonstrate http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235029446-striking-back-172-trumpeter-wellington-ic/ though you may find this kind of thread takes you away from actually doing any modelling... and this lot too boot.. On 17/11/2017 at 23:44, stevehnz said: I see you've attracted the usual gang of miscreants, layabouts & ne'er do wells that I feel so at home with so I'll just go & elbow my way into a decent possie & await the fun commencing. Look forward to more Cheers T Quote 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Well I'm impressed,great job all round 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Your model looks fantastic (I followed the link above to the other images on Flickr). Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkita katana Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I did wonder what the spinner should have been for late Battle of Britain. The yellow tips will be done as soon as I need that colour for something else. Have already spent this months "pocket money". Oooops!!! As for the red handle do you mean this bit? Try and ignore the fluff. The macro lens is fantastic for showing every tiny little flaw. Yes an understanding of basics but I'd say a beginner at trying to do things properly. Will check out that link cos I was trying to find good info on markings and searches didn't get me too far so decided just to freehand it in the end. Thank you Troy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 thats a pretty good attempt for a frist try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, nikkita katana said: I did wonder what the spinner should have been for late Battle of Britain. The yellow tips will be done as soon as I need that colour for something else. Have already spent this months "pocket money". Oooops!!! As for the red handle do you mean this bit? Try and ignore the fluff. The macro lens is fantastic for showing every tiny little flaw. A readd of the linked Ducimus guide will show there were a series of camouflage and markings changes, especially in 1940. It is complex if you wish to be as accurate as possible, and there are many thread here to prove this. It'soften better to pick a specfic subject, and do that, but in the cae of the BoB photos are quite rare, due to security, photography being banned on opertional bases. It is possible to go down the rabbit hole on research, I like pinning down details myself, and where to find it. Yellow is a right sod, you will probably need to put on some white first. The tips were a standard 4 inch on RAF types. The red handle is the diagonal line on the door. Macro lenses are right sods for showing up 'flaws' that are in reality nearly invisible, one negative of the modern camera, but handy for checking. A really useful resource is @Etiennedup flickr of ww2 colour, here are the Spitfire images https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=8270787@N07&q=spitfire here's a shot you may find interesting, note the crowbar look to be bare metal here, but grey-green, dark green and black have been seen as well. Spitfire by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Quote Due to the non combat nature of their work, Air Transport Auxilliary used women pilots to deliver aeroplanes to the various units .Here a brand new Supermarine Spitfire is on its way. One more you may find interesting given the ATA pic above Civvie Spitfire PR,XI 1948. by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Quote Civvie Spitfire PR,XI 1948. In January 1948 this machine (PL983) was presented on loan to the USA for use by the American Civil Air Attache. In August of that year Lettice Curtis ( of ATA fame) flying the aircraft on behalf of the Attache took part, and won the Wiltshire Flying Club open handicap Race. This was taken after she landed back at Thruxton. from where the race started. on the subject, I don't if it's widely apprecaited that the Soviet Union had combat units staffed entirely by women during WW2, this is a 1993 Timewatch documentary on the battle of Kursk has some interview, the lady shown was a tank driver after 13.25 there is an interview with vetran pilot, Tamara Pamyatnikh, which has some interesting insights. Posting these as this does tend to be a very male environment, and I hope some examples above help redress the balance. The whole documentary is worth watching if you have time. If you do the Lynx and ask question here you will probably get answers from ex-service personel who worked on them. Cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Seriously that's a Beautiful Spit.Better than what I had done for the last 47 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Wow - congratulations on a stunning first build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Congratulations, superb build, first one or not, and a great subject to start with. Now that the bug has bitten, looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Really impressive for a first build - far better than mine when I returned! Along with Troy's suggestions, may I make a small one too? Get a small brush and paint the front of the rear view mirror on top of the canopy Dark Green the same as the rest of the canopy framing. Otherwise really well done, onto the next kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Very nice work. I've been 'practicing' for nigh on 40 years and mine aren't that good. Maybe I should stop and take up croquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Lovely job, you can be proud of that one! I bought an airbrush 10 years ago, I'm still too scared to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You picked a great kit and a great subject to start with, most impressive, and if you follow Troy's advice you won't go far wrong. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldone Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 That looks good to me. Enjoy what you do. There is always help and advice from some good people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I can remember my first go with an airbrush and while it was a revelation, it was nowhere near as good as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The Best,I'm a spraypainter by trade,and you have nailed it,Great work.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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