Brad Cancian Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi all, here is my latest off the bench, the Airfix 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.22. I set myself the challenge of getting this one built within a month, and am pleased to report I achieved my goal! The kit was built with a few additions, namely: - Aires Tail Surfaces - SBM Models Exhaust and Gun Barrells - Pavla Cockpit Set - Eduard RAF Seatbelts - Jay’s Model Kits Vacuform Canopy I also added some other minor details, including brake lines. I had some trouble with the wing fit, but this was probably self induced. I decided to glue the upper wing halves to the fuselage before the lower wing was joined; this meant a lovely clean wing root gap up top, but caused some troubles around the flaps, leading edges and rear wing joint; this was sorted out with a little filler and rescribing. The decals are Xtradexcal set X72-128; I liked the looks of the silver machine, so I went with PK570 from 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxilliary Air Force. I did find that the Xtradecals crinkled under microsol, and didn’t fully flatten back out in places. I pondered what to do with this but left it ‘as is’; it’s not really noticeable until you spot it under the right light. I painted the kit overall in Alclad RAF High Speed Silver, as the real machines were painted and not left natural metal. The one picture I had of this machine showed it very clean and well maintained, so I kept weathering to a minimum. Overall, I had a good time with this build; the kit captures the lovely sleek yet pointy lines of the penultimate mark of spitfire. Anyways, here are some pictures, starting with the interior and moving to the final product: And in a more scenic setting: And for size comparison: And lastly, because I couldn’t resist (and please humour me), here is my interpretation of the kit boxing if this one had been released 25 years earlier, back in the mid-80’s Palatoy days :) I did a similar tick with the old Airfix Albatros D.Va, HERE Thanks again – all comments and feedback welcomed. Cheers, BC 54 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wow! That's a stunning 1/72 build. Cockpit detail is awesome and overall finish fantastic. Well done! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 File under "how is that 1/72?!?!?" Fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Beautiful Spitfire. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 This is looking much bigger than it is , a man would think it is 1/48...👍👍👍 cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Lovely job on this, you finish is really excellent. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Beautiful model, great work and great phot at the end too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Definitely an excellent piece of work. Very nice photo work too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wow... Love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 And the total financial outlay for the build was......? 😄 Stunning model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Fantastic build. It could easily pass for a much larger scale. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 What a gorgeous Spit, amazing build. Love the old Airfix boxing photo too that did make me chuckle. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Super Spitfire model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I agree with janneman36's comments- looks more like a 1/48 kit than 1/72, and then you pose it next to the Humbrol tin; very nice model- don't see all that many of the Airfix kit built, for some reason, but it sure seems to be a very nice kit. 👍 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That's a lovely build. I had to go back and check the scale twice. What paint did you use for the silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Now that's a late mark Spitfire! Great work, you can be proud of that one. 👍 Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Simply spectacular!! Very well done! Great "fake" boxart too ! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Lovely finish to that Spitfire. That Alclad works a treat, and your Airfix artwork is superb. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Great build and presentation, first class modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cancian Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thanks all, you're all too kind Vinnie - the silver is Alclad RAF High Speed Silver - it lays down very nicely and is tough as nails, unlike other Alclads which can seem a bit fragile. Not sure why that's the case, does anyone know? Cheers, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Gorgeous. Well done. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Excellent build with a perfect metal coat. I like the way your added all these details to create an even more accurate model. The "throwback box art" is also quite a funny idea. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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