Saddler Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Hi again Fellow Modellers, This is my first build in my new home, intended to be a bit of a mojo restorer however I tried to use Airwaves PE kit with it and disccovered that Mojo and photo-etch don't mix at all well First time with PE and couldn't work out whether you are supposed to stick the PE onto existing stuff or scrape/cut the plastic off, used only the seat belts in the end. The decals were from Sky models Spitfire sheet and paint is Tamiya and Vallejo MA. To me the tailwheel looks a bit long, this is the 'Project Airfix' edition that I think is based on the new tool. Thanks for looking........I know Airfix Mk1's are ten a penny after the Aldi/Daily Mail thingies. I've just noticed the engine has had a major oil-leak Either that or I've over-weathered again !! Edited April 14, 2018 by Saddler links moved 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt O Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looks good to me. You're braver then me when it comes to pe stuff. I've got a few kits with it in and look and think 'hmm....yes......,' and place it back in box. So well done for attempting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looks good. I can never get weathering right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I don’t think (other than Goering) anyone has ever suggested there is such a thing as too many Spitfires. Very nice indeed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nice job indeed. No, I don't think you've over weathered, I'd call that a nice representation of a well used Spitfire, & that's from someone who is of the less is more school of weathering. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I feel your pain over fitting some PE parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Not too shabby at all, well done! If you're interested in Des, the IWM has a rather good interview with him: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80011872 These IWM oral history interviews are excellent and well worth searching through as there are dozens and dozens of them with RAF aircrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddler Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks to all, will have a look at that interview Smithy.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great looking Spitfire ... Photo-etch usually works best if you sand smooth the area its to be placed in. Then its just a matter of gluing with C/A and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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