Bill.B Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I realise this type of project is nothing new, but it’s something I’ve fancied doing for a while and has been a refreshing change and a welcome break from the usual kit bashing. The kit was an impulse purchase from Aldi whilst doing the weekly shopping and at less than a fiver for a starter kit I thought it rude to pass up on such a bargain. Anyway, after a minor amount of flash was trimmed off the sprue the airframe was airbrushed using the little paint pots supplied which were diluted with Tamiya X-20A thinners. Everything was then lacquered with Humbrol Gloss prior to applying the decals after which it was given a coat of Humbrol Matt to seal everything in. The deep picture frame was purchased from ‘The Range’ and the back sides of the sprues drilled to accept a few small screws inserted from behind the picture frame back plate to hold everything in place. I must say I found the build(?) very satisfying and am already thinking of making an Me.109E-3 to accompany the Spit. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Fabulous! An excellent tribute and a touching declaration of love for our wonderful hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Nice one.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I like the way you have displayed this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Yes indeed.. very impressive! Looks nice. Good idea. Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Unusual and very creative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Very nice indeed, I like this , might have to give one a go. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Excellent idea! Brilliantly executed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Different idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 It would look good on the wall at Airfix Towers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Well that's different. What a fantastic idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Awesome. I was given a little starter set like this as a Christmas present from a child in my class (has heard me waffling about planes at some point obviously). Had been planning to make it into a little crashed diorama under a bigger 109, but I might do something like this with it instead. Would look great on the wall! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Eat your heart out Banksy . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for the very positive reply’s everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Well done, Bill. Great idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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