Lord Riot Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Well this was a really nice kit to build, very good fit with almost no filler required. This is straight oob, nothing added apart from the masking tape seatbelts, but it didn't really need anything else. I bought the kit last year at the Shuttleworth airshow; it's second hand so one of the rockets was incomplete, hence two on one side and one on the other! I made VN489 as she would have appeared while serving as part of the BAFO in Germany in the late 40s, before the unit moved to Kai Tak, HK in late 1949 and subsequently gaining black & white wing stripes. I prefer these earlier, more understated markings. No 80 squadron's Spitfires were replaced by DH Hornets in 1951. Colours are as per instructions; DSG, dark green (Tamiya AS-30) and medium sea grey undersides, all from spray cans. Any thoughts and useful criticisms welcomed ... Edited October 8, 2019 by Lord Riot 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Looks good. Got one in the stash but it will be a 613 Sqn bird. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Looks good. I would recommend a glossier finish before the decals go on to reduce the silvering and a little more time spent on the seams. Grey primer is a good choice to highlight areas that need attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Very nice. I have neither useful or useless criticisms to offer. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 That's a good looking Spitfire! One of the more attractive of the breed IMHO. 3 hours ago, Robin-42 said: Grey primer is a good choice to highlight areas that need attention. I use a black marker and just highlight the seam I'm working on. Don't know how it might react to some paints so I sand it off, but it will show a wonky seam as good as primer without having to tackle with a spray can or airbrush. A paint pen could work to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Nice Spitfire 24, Congrats ! Mine is on her way to became Kai Tak based Spitfire at the btime of the Korean war ! But I have had a great deal of putty and sanding on mine Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 That's rather nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Brilliant work 👍 Just love those later Spits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Fantastic! I really like that scheme as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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