(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXc 1 Sqn SAAF, Luqa Malta June 1943 Kit: Eduard Scale: 1/48 After market: Brassin Rolls Royce Merlin, Brassin Mk.IX Spitfire cockpit, Brassin Mk.IXc gun bays, Master cannon. Paints: Tamiya and Vajello I threw a lot of after market at this kit, mostly resin and mostly Eduard (Brassin). On the whole I was very impressed with the levels detail, the quality and how they were engineered. However if I were to build another Spitfire I wouldn't bother with the Brassin cockpit. The level of detail offered by the resin replacement really doesn't add that much to the model and its construction although fairly easy, was difficult to install into the plastic fuselage halves and even though I was very careful with its placement I still had a misaligned fuselage which only showed itself when it came to add the resin Merlin. The resin Merlin really was a little model by itself and the levels of detail are astounding. The actual construction was very straight forward and as long as you take your time separating the pieces from the resin casting blocks it went together well as did the resin gun bays. My only grip with the Merlin is that Eduard don't provide any details for the ignition leads on the top of the engine, I did think about adding them but I did't have a thin enough wire and to be honest I am worried out ruining the engine. The model was painted to represent Spitfire EN286, AX*8 of 1 Sqn SAAF, Luqa, Malta June 1943. I didn't realize that the roundels should be a more orange colour not the red that I painted them, however I'm happy with how they turned out. I weathered the model using oils and I'm very happy with how easy they were to manipulate and I'm happy with how they look. My Spitfire Mk.IXc Thank you. (WIP here) Til next Iain 54 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Amazing work, superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Absolutely stunning modelling in every respect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 That's an incredible build, I'd think it was 1/32 if you didn't say it was 1/48! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Awesome detail - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Excellent build with the exposed engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Excellent work, and a relatively quick build, too! I lost track of the WIP, but I’m glad I didn’t miss this. The detail painting you’ve done is quite remarkable. The engine looks great, as does the individual shells you’ve painted. Thank you for sharing this tremendous build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Stunning work, Iain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Lovely job mate 👌🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Wowzers! Amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 10 hours ago, russ c said: Amazing work, superb! Hey Russ From you that means a lot. 10 hours ago, chris148 said: Absolutely stunning modelling in every respect Thank you. 10 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: That's an incredible build, I'd think it was 1/32 if you didn't say it was 1/48! Hi Adam Thanks for the kind words mate, its a great kit that does have all the details of something bigger. 10 hours ago, Dunny said: Awesome detail - congratulations! Hi Dunny Cheers buddy 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent build with the exposed engine. Thank you. 4 hours ago, RadMax8 said: Excellent work, and a relatively quick build, too! I lost track of the WIP, but I’m glad I didn’t miss this. The detail painting you’ve done is quite remarkable. The engine looks great, as does the individual shells you’ve painted. Thank you for sharing this tremendous build! Hey Rad Cheers buddy, its the small things like the shell casings that make a difference. 2 hours ago, Vinnie said: Stunning work, Iain. Thank you sir 1 hour ago, Tony Oliver said: Lovely job mate 👌🏽 Hey Tony Thanks a lot mate. 1 hour ago, John D.C. Masters said: Wowzers! Amazing. You are too kind. Gents thank you so much for your very kind words. There are plenty of flaws with the build and I wish I had the skill set to add those blummin ignition cables on the top of the engine, I've found some very fine lead wire but I still don't have the confidence to attempt them. Cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 A work of art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, F-32 said: A work of art You are very very kind, Thank you. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 11 hours ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Gents thank you so much for your very kind words. There are plenty of flaws with the build and I wish I had the skill set to add those blummin ignition cables on the top of the engine, I've found some very fine lead wire but I still don't have the confidence to attempt them. Give it a shot on a radial aircraft engine, will be a little easier than diving right in on a Merlin. I can share a tutorial with you on another site if you’d like! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, RadMax8 said: Give it a shot on a radial aircraft engine, will be a little easier than diving right in on a Merlin. I can share a tutorial with you on another site if you’d like! Hey Rad I'd appreciate it if you could, I'm happy doing most things but those ignition leads (or lack of) are bugging me. Cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Check your inbox, and enjoy a good read! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Wow, superbly detailed, built and painted! That's a great Spitfire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Great work, nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Exquisite! I don't know what else to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 What the others have said goes double for me! You can almost smell the avgas and oil in the engine compartment. Beautiful all the way around. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Amazing build, she looks stunning. Gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Simply incredible Iain!!!!! I am at a loss for words. What the others have posted sum up my thoughts on this subject. Your attention to detail is second to none and I respect your talent as an artist and historian!!!!!!! Take a well deserved bow Iain!!!!!! Respectfully, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 9:20 PM, Gary Brantley said: Wow, superbly detailed, built and painted! That's a great Spitfire! Hey Gary Cheers buddy. On 3/6/2020 at 9:42 PM, DAG058 said: Great work, nice one! Thank you On 3/7/2020 at 3:08 AM, SAT69 said: Exquisite! I don't know what else to say. On 3/7/2020 at 3:36 AM, 72modeler said: What the others have said goes double for me! You can almost smell the avgas and oil in the engine compartment. Beautiful all the way around. Mike Hi Mike Thanks for the kind words mate On 3/7/2020 at 9:08 AM, gazza l said: Amazing build, she looks stunning. Gazza l Gazza Thank you On 3/7/2020 at 1:46 PM, Sky Keg said: Simply incredible Iain!!!!! I am at a loss for words. What the others have posted sum up my thoughts on this subject. Your attention to detail is second to none and I respect your talent as an artist and historian!!!!!!! Take a well deserved bow Iain!!!!!! Respectfully, Mike Mike Thank you for your very kind words buddy.There is plenty wrong with my build but I really appreciate you taking time out and commenting on my build. Cheers everyone Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Wow. Had you not said Eduard 1/48, I'd have guessed Tamiya 1/32. A pleasure for the eyes (if I can keep my eyeballs from falling out of my head). Edited March 9, 2020 by PattheCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 6 hours ago, PattheCat said: Wow. Had you not said Eduard 1/48, I'd have guessed Tamiya 1/32. A pleasure for the eyes (if I can keep my eyeballs from falling out of my head). Thanks mate Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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