bruce bay Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 After a rather protracted battle with a Special Hobby Avia B-33 which involved a lot of filling, sanding, groaning, and some useless landing gear attachments - I needed a pick me up. I thought Eduard's Spitfire would do the job. And it did. It's a lovely kit to build, with lots of detail, and all the usual Eduard extras - canopy mask, photo-etch, lovely full colour instructions. I went for a desert Spit for variety - but had forgotten how challenging I find desert schemes. They always look rather toy-ish to me, and as a result I went a bit overboard on weathering... Was the usual oil wash, followed by some post shading and fading which I think in certain portions went too far and resulted in the 'quilted' look. Then I brushed on a top coat of slightly watered down Vallejo satin acrylic varnish before applying some dust effects on the landing gear and area of footfall on the wing roots. I also had a mishap with one of the roundels which managed to attract an errant bit of masking tape... I decided to cut some rectangles from spare decals and told myself it looks sort of ok, and like some hasty patching in the field. Anyway - I fully recommend the kit, goes together very nicely. Thanks for looking - all comments and criticisms most welcome! 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I think it looks great and in my opinion, the weathering looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thank heavens; not a red/white/blue roundel in sight! I always prefer to see these in US or French markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, Darby said: Thank heavens; not a red/white/blue roundel in sight! I always prefer to see these in US or French markings. Darby, please make one of your next purchases a pair of spectacles or a stronger prescription to those you already have, what's that under the port wing? Bruce, which scale is this? 1/72nd or 1/48th? Either way you've done a good job there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Wez said: Darby, please make one of your next purchases a pair of spectacles or a stronger prescription to those you already have, what's that under the port wing? Bruce, which scale is this? 1/72nd or 1/48th? Either way you've done a good job there Hi Wez - This is the 1/48th... It's a real joy to build. 1 hour ago, Darby said: Thank heavens; not a red/white/blue roundel in sight! I always prefer to see these in US or French markings. Yes! I nice change from the last few I built. French one next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Looks pretty good to me, Bruce. I didn't spot the damaged decal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Wez said: Darby, please make one of your next purchases a pair of spectacles or a stronger prescription to those you already have, what's that under the port wing? Bruce, which scale is this? 1/72nd or 1/48th? Either way you've done a good job there Had my telescope held to the wrong eye. Just have to watch for French snipers skulking around top gallant now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nice job , looks pretty good to me , what colour have you used for the cockpit interior ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Great looking Spitfire 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, keith in the uk said: Nice job , looks pretty good to me , what colour have you used for the cockpit interior ? Thank you! I used a rattle can made by Molotow. The colour is Fern Green. It's a bit too dark / vibrant really but usually comes up ok after some weathering and some brushed on paler shades of green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nicely done, considering the scheme has been altered the patched decal doesn't look out of place. I suppose the alternative is to paint over it also giving the impression of an in the field repair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Lovley job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocky05d Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very nice ,what paints did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 15 hours ago, cocky05d said: Very nice ,what paints did you use? Thank you! I used Tamiya rattle cans - dark earth, dark yellow, and intermediate blue. Molotow fern green for interiors, and citadel rattle can primers for black parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes, yes, yes and yes! Very cool looking Spit... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 3 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Yes, yes, yes and yes! Very cool looking Spit... Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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