Tim Reynaga Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Airfix has always made good Spitfires, and their most recent 1/72 Mk.I/Mk.IIa release is no exception. This build will be mostly out of the box; here’s the cockpit as provided in the kit – excellent! The only alterations I made were to replace the kit’s rectangular gunsight with a simple Barr and Stroud GM2 made from plastic discs and to add masking tape seatbelts. Go Airfix! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hey man, I love the build, it looks like you’ve done a superb job with this. Only problem is that it isn’t done, and the ready for inspection page is for finished models only unfortunately. I recommend moving it to the appropriate spot, the work in progress page, so we can see the full extent of your progress. Cockpit looks really well done though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reynaga Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) On 8/12/2018 at 5:15 PM, Crossiant Oliver said: Hey man, I love the build, it looks like you’ve done a superb job with this. Only problem is that it isn’t done, and the ready for inspection page is for finished models only unfortunately. I recommend moving it to the appropriate spot, the work in progress page, so we can see the full extent of your progress. Cockpit looks really well done though! Thanks, and my apologies - I've reposted this build on the 'Work in Progress' side until it is finished! Edited August 15, 2018 by Tim Reynaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reynaga Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Ok, now she's done! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandoa Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Lovely that mate and I love your choice of colours- you've got great detail for 1/72 scale- something I struggle with with my vision- corrected or uncorrected! 👀❌👓❌Very well done mate 👍🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Absolutely superb. I love the 'erk's eye' photos too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Beautifully built and painted model! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 One thing for sure your photographs don't show up any flaws in your workmanship. But they do rather highlight the very obvious trenches on the kit. Very nice build though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Beautifully done. The seat belts look especially good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Nice to see I'm not the only one who takes the time to replace the aerial base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Sudnik Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 A great looking Spitfire with a beautiful, smooth finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Very nicely finished, Tim. Excellent photography as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 This is a brilliant little build Tim - I did one myself not so long back. Your attention to detail is superb though - with the wires from the rear flaps to the fuselage being a real highlight for me. Great photography though is what makes this stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reynaga Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 4 hours ago, BIG X said: This is a brilliant little build Tim - I did one myself not so long back. Your attention to detail is superb though - with the wires from the rear flaps to the fuselage being a real highlight for me. Great photography though is what makes this stand out. Thanks Big X! It felt strange to fit the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder wires from the stabilizers to the fuselage but no antenna wire from the tail to the mast; Spitfire P8088 carried a mast without an external wire since the VHF type TR133 radio had its wire inside mast with no wire externally. Anyway, I thought the IFF wires on the model were so inconspicuous against the grass base as to be almost unnoticeable - so thanks for noticing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 A lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Tim Reynaga said: Thanks Big X! It felt strange to fit the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder wires from the stabilizers to the fuselage but no antenna wire from the tail to the mast; Spitfire P8088 carried a mast without an external wire since the VHF type TR133 radio had its wire inside mast with no wire externally. Anyway, I thought the IFF wires on the model were so inconspicuous against the grass base as to be almost unnoticeable - so thanks for noticing! They really are superb - I wish my sausage fingers could manage a feat like that - 10 out of 10 Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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