Sky Keg Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Good day to all, I wanted to try some new techniques for weathering so I started this Airfix Spitfire Mk.II as a test bed. I learned some lessons that I will and will not apply on subsequent projects. While most everyone knows this kit, here are my thoughts........... 1. Paints used : A. Mission Models RAF Dark Green #MMP-077 B. Mission Models RAF Underside Sky #MMP-080 C. Tamiya Flat Earth #XF-52 D. Model Master Medium Sea Gray E. Various other colors for the exhaust, cockpit, wheels, tires, etc. 2. Seven different colored washes used 3. Dry brushed other colors 4. Simple construction / assembly. Nice fit of parts. 5. Used kit supplied decals which are excellent 6. Uschi bobbin thread for antenna 7. Chalk pastels used 8. Built entirely out of the box with no additional items. Thank you for visiting and checking out this early version Spitfire from Airfix. Thank you in advance!!!!!!! Respectfully submitted, Mike 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Very well done Mike! She looks great, and I really like the group pics too! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That's growing into a collection of Spitfires, Mike! The Airfix Mk.II is a great addition, although the all-grey (MkVII?) looks splendid too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Lovely modelling Mike.😀 Looks like a well worn knackered workhorse. I love to use pastels too. All the best. Ralph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Lovely model , great work, does look good with your paint and weathering. A fab collection too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 23 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Very well done Mike! She looks great, and I really like the group pics too! 👍 Thank you for the kind words Gary!!!!! 9 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: That's growing into a collection of Spitfires, Mike! The Airfix Mk.II is a great addition, although the all-grey (MkVII?) looks splendid too. As always, you are far too kind Roman. Thank you!!!! 7 hours ago, swralph said: Lovely modelling Mike.😀 Looks like a well worn knackered workhorse. I love to use pastels too. All the best. Ralph. Thank you Ralph!!!!!! 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Lovely model , great work, does look good with your paint and weathering. A fab collection too. Chris Thanks Chris. It`s not one of my finest efforts but it did serve a purpose. I appreciate your comments!!!! Thank you to all!!!!! Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That turned out nice! You've got a beautiful collection of Spitfires going there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentavros76 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely collection of Spits and this last one is a real beauty! Hope to see your collection growing soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 This is a good looking Mk II. I like the weathering you applied. In my view, your efforts resulted in a rewarding outcome. It is also nice to see your collection. Which model kit did you use for building the Mk VII? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 19 hours ago, opus999 said: That turned out nice! You've got a beautiful collection of Spitfires going there. Thank you sir!!!! 😉 11 hours ago, Kentavros76 said: Lovely collection of Spits and this last one is a real beauty! Hope to see your collection growing soon. Thank you. All of those Spitfires have spanned about 25 years in length. 32 minutes ago, 112 Squadron said: This is a good looking Mk II. I like the weathering you applied. In my view, your efforts resulted in a rewarding outcome. It is also nice to see your collection. Which model kit did you use for building the Mk VII? Thank you my friend. The Mk. VII is the Hasegawa kit. Unfortunately, most of the Spitfires I built have the canopy in the closed position. Fortunately, I have plenty Eduard Spitfires and some Italeri ones that will better detail the cockpit. Thanks again for the kind words to all!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 That looks really good. I tend to be a less is more proponent of weathering but have no issues with that, it is quite plausible I think which is all one can ask for. This one & the collection show some nice models with a deft touch. Let's see more! Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Lovely build and a great display ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 11 hours ago, stevehnz said: That looks really good. I tend to be a less is more proponent of weathering but have no issues with that, it is quite plausible I think which is all one can ask for. This one & the collection show some nice models with a deft touch. Let's see more! Steve. Thank you Steve. After a couple of different types that are in the queue, I plan on adding another Spitfire to the stable. 😉 3 hours ago, Wulfman said: Lovely build and a great display ! Thank you Wulfman. I am honored to receive such high praise from you. Thanks again!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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