Jurek Greinert Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) The new Spitfire from Airfix, slightly weak in the box. So I riveted him. Added Barracuda propeller, Eduard PE, metal barrels, decals from Exito and some plastic little parts after the Eduard Mk.9. Edited March 12, 2020 by Jurek Greinert 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Lovely job, Jurek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 One of the best I have ever seen in this scheme! Riveting is the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Long nosed Spitfire, SEAC markings.......I love it 😍 Great job on the weathering too, not too heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Really nice spit 👌Paint and weathering are spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Beautiful, Jurek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runik12 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Excellent Assembly, decent work. Sincerely, Mikhail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 That ticks all the boxes, lovely work. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Incredible build. Nicely weathered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew.S Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Lovely looking Spitfire Jurek. The riveting adds a lot to the overall effect. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Lovely work, the Spit looks so good in this scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Truly excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadzi Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 lovely kit Jurek! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 A very impressive piece of work. 4 small detail points. 1- the leading edge., the 'D' shaped section of Spitfire wing is a thicker gauge of metal, it is flush riveted, which are then filled and rubbed down, they rivets are nearly invisible on a 1/1 wing. This is one glitch on the Eduard kit. 2 - Spitfire XIV have 4 spoke wheels, these could take a greater weight, and are standard on later wartime Spitfires 3- the wheel well which holds the wheel is the underside colour, not grey green. the inner leg part is grey green. 4 - walkways and stencils were not reapplied over the white bands here's the real plane All minor details, the construction and paint finish are superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashman Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Very, very nice. Mine will look like a kid's drawing in comparison to this, when I finally get it finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Now that is one beautiful aeroplane. Wonderful job 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Top Notch! You just gotta love Spitfires when you see this one.. Cheers b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Saved all pics in my library and now took mine out of the stash. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurek Greinert Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 18 hours ago, Troy Smith said: 4 small detail points. 1- the leading edge., the 'D' shaped section of Spitfire wing is a thicker gauge of metal, it is flush riveted, which are then filled and rubbed down, they rivets are nearly invisible on a 1/1 wing. This is one glitch on the Eduard kit. 2 - Spitfire XIV have 4 spoke wheels, these could take a greater weight, and are standard on later wartime Spitfires 3- the wheel well which holds the wheel is the underside colour, not grey green. the inner leg part is grey green. 4 - walkways and stencils were not reapplied over the white bands Ad1 - good information - I will remember Ad2 - I used Eduard, those in Airfix are tragic Ad3 - I had a dilemma, e.g. Belgian in the museum has green Ad4 - corrected, the fact they were painted white. It even looks nice as it slightly pierces in the background 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jurek Greinert said: Ad3 - I had a dilemma, e.g. Belgian in the museum has green Hi Jurek This one is much debated. the late Edgar Brooks says it depends on what you consider internal and external areas on a Spitfire. as the wells are usually in shadow, that does not help. Every photo where you can see the any of the well, it is the underside colour (I know of one exception, which is an oddity) But, a film of the daily maintenance of the Spitfire up on youtube, does show the wells, this is a screen grab. New Spitfire, May 1940. Factory finish. Outer well is underside colour, inner leg part is internal colour (aluminum paint in this case) Spitfire Mk.I maintenance film UC well colour by losethekibble, on Flickr for comparison, this shows the flaps (aluminium paint) and cockpit door open(grey green) Spitfire flap colour maintenance film by losethekibble, on Flickr I add comments like this to a build of your quality as I know you are trying to be as accurate as possible, and will use this for future use. 38 minutes ago, Jurek Greinert said: Ad4 - corrected, the fact they were painted white. It even looks nice as it slightly pierces in the background That looks great now! cheers T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Very impressive Spitfire you have there.Love the rivetworks and the paint job,simply smashing! ( Maybe for the next project Airfix will invite over the famous riveter from China....that's a compliment actually)..There are kits which I believe looks better with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Yes, yes, oh my, yes! The riveting really adds to the realism, and the colors and weathering are very realistic and understated, as well. The Mk XIV/XVIII were lean, mean, fighting machines! Well done! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Very, very nice. One of the nicest I've seen. Excellent skills, well done. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Oh wow what a stunning Spitfire. Great work and the finish looks superb. Great work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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