Sunny Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Hi, This is the first time i modelling after about 20 years. I have been concentrating on the engine for a spitfire MVIII and I think i am coming towards the end. Would appreciate anyones opinion on how i could make it better. I still need to finish the exhaust, PE frame and final weathering. Edit: Base kit is the Eduard Spitfire mk vIII 1/48 kit Edited November 23, 2019 by Sunny 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 That's seriously good as it is. Some people love it and some hate it, but I like to do a subtle darkish (not black) wash. It helps to give the impression of shadows and highlight the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 As @Gorby says, a subtle dark wash will make detail 'pop' Depends on what type of paint, for acylic, Tamiya Smoke is often mentioned, but you can make acrylic washes. A very fine wash can be made using artists oil paint and thin with lighter fuel, it very volatile and thin, so will flow into every crevice. try burnt umber and black. A brush dampened with clean lighter fuel will clean off the excess as well. As with anything new, test on scrap first. careful drybrushing with a slighly lightened version of the grey-green on the engine bearers would also add depth No scale or base kit given? Tamiya 1/32nd? and, as always, refer to the real thing, some period colour that may help Spitfire maintenance by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr "...bloody thing won't budge.." by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Spitfire LF Mk. IXe , 1946. by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr Spitfire Mk.XVI 1945. by Etienne du Plessis, on Flickr the full set are here https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=8270787@N07&q=spitfire from member @Etiennedup which is a great resource HTH 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 @Troy Smith thanks for those images! super helpful. I have edited my post, but this is a 1/48 eduard spitfire MkViii kit, with the Eduard engine detail kit. The finest wire is 0.1mm copper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I'd be pretty happy with that engine as it stands. The only thing I see is that some of the exhaust stubs are not quite aligned. Careful attention to make sure things are properly aligned goes a long way to achieving a quality build. Keep up the great work! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 23/11/2019 at 09:27, Sunny said: Hi, This is the first time i modelling after about 20 years. I have been concentrating on the engine for a spitfire MVIII and I think i am coming towards the end. Would appreciate anyones opinion on how i could make it better. I still need to finish the exhaust, PE frame and final weathering. Edit: Base kit is the Eduard Spitfire mk vIII 1/48 kit Don't know where you get a 1:1 scale tooth pick from !! That looks seriously good work bit of a wash to 'separate' the copper pipes maybe ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Yikes.... I thought you were a beginner asking for a bit of help to tidy things up and improve your skills...... I'm out... 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Its fine. I would leave it as it is. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie commie Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 My 1/32 Tamiya doesn't look as good! First model in 20 years? I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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