George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Hi there!, Just finished this iconic bird. Except for the landing gear, a very tricky item to assemble, and the fuel tank cover, which required some work, everything else went fine. Edited October 30, 2018 by George72 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Not seeing a picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Well, I don't know what could be. I am seeing the right now in my post. I'll try to log out and go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I can see your photos, great looking spitfire, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Lovely work, I can see the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 All right then. Thank you guys! Gingerbob, let me know if you manage to see the pictures. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I can see the pics and the model is a stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Excellent Spit, weathering is spot-on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holzhamer Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Very nice Spitfire, the painting is very good and weathering, especially on the belly, is first rate for a used but not abused machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Great looking Spitfire and weathering. One small detail, one that I was caught on. The emergency crowbar on the door was Interior green or metal. Red colour is modern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 thank you all. And I'll fix the emergency crowbar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Lovely work there and the colours look spot-on. Cheers, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauls9cb Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 My understanding is that Mk 1 Spits didn't have any crowbar which I think weren't standard till the Mk V came along in 1941. I think this is a mistake various kit manufacturers make unless I'm talking complete rubbish of course - not unknown. In any case, it's a great model with well comsidered weathering. Well done! Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thank you Paul. It seems you're right. They were fitted after '41 and never in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 A very nice Spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Beautiful model of a beautiful aeroplane. I have this one in my stash, I'll get round to it at some point! How did you get the thin black lines over the roundels and codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Lovely job, not too careworn. Having made that kit, I can't understand why Airfix designed the undercarriage as they did. It might have been on a Friday afternoon when they came back from the pub. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 5 hours ago, George72 said: Gingerbob, let me know if you manage to see the pictures. Yep, now they opened just fine. Funny thing about those gear- I've played with them a bit, and agree they're... <something offensive>. But I've been playing with a Special Hobby (nee TwoBobs) 1/48 T-2 Buckeye, and darned if they don't have the same sort of joint, though (I think) they want you to put the gear together right away. As one review said, they made EVERYTHING in halves! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: Beautiful model of a beautiful aeroplane. I have this one in my stash, I'll get round to it at some point! How did you get the thin black lines over the roundels and codes? Thank you! As for the thin lines, after the decals are dry, you just cut them over the panel lines with a very sharp blade. After that, some more decal setter solution ( I used DecalFix). Seal again with a gloss varnish and use your favorite panel liner afterwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thank you all. That's true, those guys at Airfix could give us some better landing gears assembling.😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Very nice, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Great looking Spitfire ... I tried to post earlier but it didnt post for whatever reason ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks guys!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Beautifully built Spitfire George,great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Looks very smart indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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