Manu Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, here is my new build, a Spitfire LF IX from Eduard in 1/48. THe kit is beautifull and seems easy to build. I've decided to open the left gun bay and a panel from the engine cowling. I want to represent the MJ 250 all aluminium exept the upper engine cowling that is camouflaged. First i've made the gun bay in plastic card (it's not finished, last details will be added at the end) Then, i've built the cockpit and added some details. I've used the gunze H 312. I've detailed the ICM engine (only the middle left part will be seen). THanks for watching, Cheers, Manu. Edited May 5, 2019 by Manu 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Very nice work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks Ilan, This kit, with modifications, is not easy. There is a lot of adjustments to do. But it's now quite ready to be painted. I'm going to try the XTREM Metal from AK. To increase the metallic appearance, i will undercoat the kit with the black base of the brand. Cheers, Manu. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Hi guys, I've undercoated the kit with the AK interactive black base. The paint is fluid, gives a good coverage, has a very shiny finish dans covers efficiently the imperfections of surfaces. To use a protecting mask is recommanded. I cleaned it with a cllulosic thinner. Cheers, Manu. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Wow! Great scratchbuilding ! This will look excellent later o, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thanks guys, I've airbrushed the AK interactive Aluminium. The paint has a good coverage, doesn't dry in the nozzle, and is very nice to airbrush. But it's very shiny, too shiny. It looks like chrome, but maybe it's because of the gloss black undercoat. The white alu is more dull and seems perfect for the parts covered with fabric. Cheers, Manu. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi guys, painting is finished. I've painted some panels with dark aluminium or with a mix of steel and aluminium. Ak paints are good, but imho, alclads remain the best metallic paints. I've built and try to paint an ICM mechanic (my first try as a figurinist, but i'm afraid i'm a plane modeller only). Cheers, Manu. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Hello guys, some work to do on the engine and the gun bay, and I'll can glue the landing gear. Cheers, Manu 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet-mech Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 That is wonderful. You should be very very happy with this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Thanks jet-mech, cheers, Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 It looks terrific, escpecially after the Weathering! Great great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Thanks Christer, The spit is finished. A little bit of weathering... ... and it's done. Cheers, Manu. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 That looks great - would love to know how you weathered the metal... artist pencils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks mate, i mainly used airbrush and felt tip pens to weather the metal. Cheers, MAnu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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