tonyot Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hiya Folks, Having built my Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vc as a 607 Sqn aircraft from 1943 I decided to build an Eduard Spitfire Mk.VIII kit in the units markings too, again using the DK Decals SEAC Spitfie`s sheet,.... and what a kit it is,.... some of the left over bits were even used on another Airfix Mk.Vc kit too. As usual the model was brush painted and I used Humbrol enamels,..... I`m experimenting with various paints now that the Polly Scale and Aeromaster colours that I normally use are running out. Cheers Tony 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Very nice Tony!!! Eduard`s line of Spitfires are quite delightful. 😍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 lovely build and I am in awe of your brush painting work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Lovely builds, bud 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Excellent work again Tony I'm shamed into admitting I don't have a representative aircraft of my local squadron whose home was only eight miles away,I live in hope someday we'll get a reasonably priced new tool 1/32 Hurricane to remedy that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Beautifully done! I just hope those I have in my stash come out as nicely as yours... when I get to them! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Looks great Tony.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Always so impressed by your painting and presentation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Oooooo a fantastic Spitfire Tony, great finish how did you get on with the Humbrol paints ? Great work as usual. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Very nice Tony!!! Eduard`s line of Spitfires are quite delightful. 😍 Mike Thanks Mike. ..... totally agree,.... they are wonderful,..... looking forward to some 1/72nd early versions too hopefully? The 1/48th Mk.I/II`s are gorgeous. 14 hours ago, Madmaks said: lovely build and I am in awe of your brush painting work! Thanks mate,...... brush painting just takes practice and a lot of luck! 10 hours ago, Robert Armstrong said: Lovely builds, bud 👌 Cheers Bob,...... your love of 607 has rubbed off a bit mate over the years!! 10 hours ago, stevej60 said: Excellent work again Tony I'm shamed into admitting I don't have a representative aircraft of my local squadron whose home was only eight miles away,I live in hope someday we'll get a reasonably priced new tool 1/32 Hurricane to remedy that! Thanks Steve,..... a new tool 1/32nd Hurricane family would be bloody amazing pal! 9 hours ago, Mig88 said: Beautifully done! I just hope those I have in my stash come out as nicely as yours... when I get to them! Miguel Thanks Miguel and I`m sure they will mate,...... they are lovely kits,.... a real treat to build,.... just watch the seam line along the top of the engine panel. 7 hours ago, swralph said: Looks great Tony.😀 Thanks mate,... much appreciated. 7 hours ago, mahavelona said: Always so impressed by your painting and presentation Thank you,... and very kind of you to say so. 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Oooooo a fantastic Spitfire Tony, great finish how did you get on with the Humbrol paints ? Great work as usual. Chris Cheers Chris,..... the Humbrol paints were a bit of a shock after acrylics,.... I`d forgotten what it was like to wait 2-3 days between coats while the paint dried! It was a little thick, so I had to apply the coats very thinly and also sanded between coats,.... but the colour look to be just what I was trying to achieve. All the best and thanks again, Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 An impressive Mk VIII! Tony, it is I always a pleasure to see your great models since you are so skilled when you are doing the paint job. 👍 The Eduard kit is indeed the best Mk VIII available in 1/72. I really like SEAC Spitfires, so I am looking forward to your next one. Best Regards, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Seeing a Mk.VIII in Dark Earth/Dark Green gives me good memories of the 60's BOB movie. Great Spit again Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, 112 Squadron said: An impressive Mk VIII! Tony, it is I always a pleasure to see your great models since you are so skilled when you are doing the paint job. 👍 The Eduard kit is indeed the best Mk VIII available in 1/72. I really like SEAC Spitfires, so I am looking forward to your next one. Best Regards, Martin Thanks Mrtin,.... you are too kind mate,..... I basically just muddle along and get lucky, thats all!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, tonyot said: Cheers Chris,..... the Humbrol paints were a bit of a shock after acrylics,.... I`d forgotten what it was like to wait 2-3 days between coats while the paint dried! It was a little thick, so I had to apply the coats very thinly and also sanded between coats,.... but the colour look to be just what I was trying to achieve. Good that you have remastered the enamels as you have got a great finish. I tend to leave mine between 8 hrs to a day to recoat, but sometimes it can be pot luck and can end up removing a bit of the previous coat. A thin coat of Klear can help speed up there as it can still be quite matt on the first coat. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Good that you have remastered the enamels as you have got a great finish. I tend to leave mine between 8 hrs to a day to recoat, but sometimes it can be pot luck and can end up removing a bit of the previous coat. A thin coat of Klear can help speed up there as it can still be quite matt on the first coat. Chris I wouldn`t say re mastered Chris,.... more of a work in progress yet! Good tip re the Klear,.... I may try that. ... I find that rubbing the surface with my finger helps too when it has gone beyon the tacky stage,.... but still isn`t dry yet,..... sort of flattens the paint down a touch too, maybe pushing some liquid out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Might have to try the finger rub too (oooeeerrrr). Cheers Tony. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnAndersen Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The Eduard Spitfire VIII is a gem and you have made it shine. Congratulation on a very nice build. /Finn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, FinnAndersen said: The Eduard Spitfire VIII is a gem and you have made it shine. Congratulation on a very nice build. /Finn Thanks Finn,... very kind of you and I agree,.... gem of a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Nice to see these two Spits in 607 Sqdn markings. I live around 4 miles from what was RAF Usworth, home to 607 Squadron for a time, so have a soft spot for 607 Squadron aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, Army_Air_Force said: Nice to see these two Spits in 607 Sqdn markings. I live around 4 miles from what was RAF Usworth, home to 607 Squadron for a time, so have a soft spot for 607 Squadron aircraft. Thanks mate,... I have quite a few friends from your neck of the woods who feel the same as you,.... and their enthusiasm sort of rubbed off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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