stevej60 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Hi folk's,first for 2021 is Hobbyboss's Spitfire Vb in 1/32 scale.I decided at the end of last year to give the oldies a miss and indulge in a mainly 1/32 fest this year and push my skill's on a little so here's the first,now before the flaming torches and pitchforks are dug out I took the weathering inspiration from this photo trying to get the faded hard worked look of the real thing,the kit is a great build but there are I believe accuracy issues but he-ho,definitely the wheels are incorrect for these North African Vb's most photo's show the solid hubbed type I'm going AM with Revells Mkll wheels for the next build.If you want a bit of build info here's the WIP. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235084884-hobbyboss-spitfire-vb-trumpeter-me109f-132-scale/ 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Looks very good. Has an appropriate battle worn look. I'm impressed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Really well done, Steve. Realistic appearance with the paint and wear effects, looks excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Looks excellently grubby, fine skill at work. I love the squadron codes especially. That prop spinner definitely looks odd though, too long by about a third... 🤔 Edited February 5, 2021 by burncpt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Brilliant work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great Steve.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You've done a great job on that Steve. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks very nice indeed Steve, great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Very nicely done , looks the part . You mention accuracy issues and as BURNCPT mentions above the spinner is way too long ( i can send you one from the old Hasagawa kit if you wish to replace it ) also the cockpit wind screen and hood looks way off compared to the photos ,( the Hobby boss kit also suffers the same issue ) these of course are minor distractions from an other wise lovely model . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Used but not abused, for all it's faults the kit is a fun build and looks remarkably like a Spitfire, nice work. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 It looks good Steve Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Not usually a fan of the 'weathered' look, but you've made a good job of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Vinnie said: Not usually a fan of the 'weathered' look, but you've made a good job of that. Many thank's Vinnie I don't usually go as OTT but that photo inspired me,I was cracking on with the 109 I'm building as it's partner so gave the wheels and tyres a dusting of sand with the airbrush looks much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Lovely work on your Spit, Steve - I think this is your best work so far. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, Epeeman said: Lovely work on your Spit, Steve - I think this is your best work so far. Regards Dave Many thanks Dave one of the reasons for a change of scale was to push on and try new thing's especially in the paint and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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