Antb Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hi guys I built this as part of the airfix golden years group build. Finished this afternoon and thought i would share here. I had loads of fun and frustration doing this kit but loved every minute of it. Added some aftermarket namely HGW belts, master cannon barrels, resin seat and a resin control stick. Used Montex masks for the letters and serial numbers and decals for everything else. Scratch built wheel well details, and loads of cockpit detail too. There was nothing in there but there is now. Also scratch built the bomb trolley and made the base. My first attempt at scratch building. I'm pleased with my efforts. If you're interested here's the build thread And on with the photos. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandoa Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Quality work there mate and great weathering- I like it 😀👍🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Excellent build and Very impressive diorama 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davilovick Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Wow, superb build. With a little bit of effort you can integrate the diorama into the Real World™ background, making a great Glamour Shot , like in this page: https://elpetitkraken.com/es/amazing-miniature-scenes-shot-with-model-cars/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Fabulous and amazingly dedicated work, converting those tired old mouldings into such a convincing replica! If you excuse my being a bit anal retentive about propellers, a wooden Rotol prop would hardly show metal underneath (unrealistically) worn off paint. 😄 Otherwise, a real tour de force! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very nicely done. Lovely looking Spitfire. I like the weathering too. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Excellent and the current weather conditions is most appropriate so it really looks the part in the sunshine. Agree with Joachim on the propeller. A minor quibble though. Also remember it's the back of the propeller that suffers from the most weathering particularly in dusty conditions. Certainly a tour de force. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 You've a great eye for a dusty patina - some beautiful finishes on those surfaces Antb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Pandoa said: Quality work there mate and great weathering- I like it 😀👍🏽 Thanks mate 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent build and Very impressive diorama Thanks Dennis. Glad you like it. 2 hours ago, Davilovick said: Wow, superb build. With a little bit of effort you can integrate the diorama into the Real World™ background, making a great Glamour Shot , like in this page: https://elpetitkraken.com/es/amazing-miniature-scenes-shot-with-model-cars/ Thanks very much. They are impressive aren't they. So simple but really clever! Thanks for sharing 1 hour ago, Spitfire31 said: Fabulous and amazingly dedicated work, converting those tired old mouldings into such a convincing replica! If you excuse my being a bit anal retentive about propellers, a wooden Rotol prop would hardly show metal underneath (unrealistically) worn off paint. 😄 Otherwise, a real tour de force! Kind regards, Joachim Cheers Joachim. Feedback no matter what it is is always appreciated. I toned down the chipping but I still wanted to show a little bit on the propeller to make it fit in with the rest of the build. I assume the edges of the propeller had a metal trim as daw it somewhere hence the chipping. Thanks for the comments 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Very nicely done. Lovely looking Spitfire. I like the weathering too. All the best Chris Thank you 1 hour ago, noelh said: Excellent and the current weather conditions is most appropriate so it really looks the part in the sunshine. Agree with Joachim on the propeller. A minor quibble though. Also remember it's the back of the propeller that suffers from the most weathering particularly in dusty conditions. Certainly a tour de force. Ta very much. As above bit of artistic licence really. 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: You've a great eye for a dusty patina - some beautiful finishes on those surfaces Antb. Thanks bud. More of a fluke than planned 🤣 worked out well in the end 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Still maintain this is one of the best build's of this kit I've seen! Superb job. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Cracking work, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 16 hours ago, stevej60 said: Still maintain this is one of the best build's of this kit I've seen! Superb job. Thank you Steve. Very kind of you to say so. 9 hours ago, F-32 said: Cracking work, looks great Thanks. f-32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 An absolute gem. Fantastic work. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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