Doc72 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Hi everybody, my latest completion: a Spitfire VIII, 417 Sqn RCAF in Italy. The kit is the Eduard Weekend-edition (although it took me much longer than a weekend). The kit is gorgeous and a pleasure to build, but I guess you know this already. There are not even expensive nowadays (in Euro at least). The decals are from various Xtradecal sheets. I had wanted to built AN-M ever since I first saw a picture of it literally decades ago in "Spitfire at War". The gun barrels are after-market brass items, but I don't think they make a big difference. The plastic parts from the kit are probably just as good. Thanks for looking! Edited March 29, 2020 by Doc72 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Very nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Very impressive finishing. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Lovely!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Superb Spit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Wow ... Great looking Mk.VIII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thanks for your kind comments. I hope that new Spitfires will follow at some time. But now I have to dedicate myself to filling and sanding my Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Gorgeous.... Base works really sets it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 31 minutes ago, Hairtrigger said: Gorgeous.... Base works really sets it off. Thanks, it's one of the first bases where I used a static grass applicator. It really makes a difference when working with static grass, but wearing rubber gloves is recommended to avoid (harmless) electric shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo31 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I really like the little Spitfire, very nicely painted and built. What about the antenna wire? Did you lose your temper there? I know not a nice job to fiddle with.Udo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanlan Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Wow, that's just amazing, my eyes would fall out if I tried that kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Sir! That is pure beauty! Well done! 50 minutes ago, Jabo31 said: I really like the little Spitfire, very nicely painted and built. What about the antenna wire? Did you lose your temper there? I know not a nice job to fiddle with.Udo. Are you sure this aircraft had an aerial wire? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Beautiful version of Spitfire and beautifully executed. Nice, clean and sharp build. I like the base also Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Beautiful looking Spitfire, great modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo31 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 49 minutes ago, dogsbody said: Are you sure this aircraft had an aerial wire? Not really, but someone will have the solution. It would be interesting if the wire is installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jabo31 said: Not really, but someone will have the solution. It would be interesting if the wire is installed. Actually, I don't know. However, I can't see any on most photos, so even if there is a wire, it is likely too thin to be visible from a distance. Therefore, any thread or stretched sprue would be over-scale in 1/72. Of course, it is a matter of taste. Currently I am working on a Canberra and on this plane the wire is quiet visible, so I am considering adding one to the model. It always depends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I would say no wire. There is no sign of any connectors or insulators. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That's an excellent Spit, love the desert scheme and the whacky pointy high altitude wingtips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Hi fantastic looking Spit and your presentation is first class! cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Very smart, lovely model and great subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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