trickyrich Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 This is part of a double build for the Spitfire STGB, but more importantly is was a build I wanted to have finished for ANZAC Day here in Aust, 25th April. The model is from Eduard's lovely Aussie Eight Combo, the 1/48th version and actually the first Spitfire I've built in near 50 years of modelling! The model is really nicely done, but there are in my opinion a couple of things that really let it down.....the worst being the decals! These are printed by Cartograf, while looking really nice and perfectly in register, they are super thick and just about refuse to settle down of curves without splitting and literary drowned in strong decal softening solution! Of course the best schemes in this box are the ones with the Sharks Mouth! The build is 100% OOB, with the national markings being painted on. Please enjoy. Model: Eduard 1/48th Aussie Eight Combo Paint: Mr Paint & SMS Lacquers and Tamiya & Mr Hobby Acrylics, Model Master Metalizer Lacquer Extras: none ……….lest we forget. ANZAC Day 2020 38 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Turned out a beauty there Rich Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 That build and a very worthy tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Excellent Spitfire and a worthy tribute Rich. Well done 👍🍺 Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I especially liked the overpainted roundel segments- amazing! Can't ever have enough Mk VIII 'Grey Nurse' builds! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Very nice! Such a striking paint scheme too, I've always had a soft spot for planes with teeth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Very nice build. HAPPY ANZAC DAY........And THANK YOU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Bloody strewth mate! She's a topper; well done model and a fine tribute also Rich. Have a stubby cold one on me! 🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiawei_91 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 What a sharp looking model. Well done! Best wishes from Borneo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Positively beautiful Nurse – looking very convincing from all aspects. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Great Spitfire, love the double eyes over the shark mouth. cheers Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Now this one I like. I've always been a fan of the Grey nurse and you have done a professional job of this one. I like the shadows of the old markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggie748 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Nice build and paint job, really picked it with the foliage green and darker grey over paints for the changes in markings. Cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Very nice indeed Rich and I love the attention to detail.... top job mate. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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