airbus320 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hello all, Having had a productive year of modelling I decided today to do some photo cataloguing of what I’ve built. First up were two 1/48 Spitfires, dutifully photographed in the back garden. Unfortunately it was 43 degrees C outside and both myself and the models were in strong danger of melting! Hence there is only one picture of each… First is the Hasegawa Spitfire Vb in the markings of 185 Squadron RAF based in Malta, 1942. Other than some Eduard seatbelts and spares box decals it’s pretty much OOB. Second is Eduard’s beautiful Spitfire VIII in the markings of 43 Squadron based in Southern France in late 1944. This one is OOB. One of my favourite kits of all time! Hope you like them and thanks for looking! Chris 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Super job and really great models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 What a lovely pair of Spitfires they look wonderful, great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 They are very very nice. Like you, I don't like heat and presume my model wouldn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Both looking very good, classy paint job! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, airbus320 said: and the models were in strong danger of melting! Don't worry, just checked for the styrene melting point, and it's at 270°C. I presume the melting point for humans would be lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 They look great but 43c, but where the heck do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Absolutely terrific finish, kits look impressive too! Edited September 9, 2021 by Tallyho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 That´s a great paint job! Those colours look good on a Spitfire, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Completely agree with all the above comments. Impressive paint jobs. Particularly like the colour modulation/variations on the VIII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planes123 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Well done, I love the first ones camo scheme. Haven’t seen one like it before. Also how much do these cost each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I'd happily have seen a few more images of each. Super work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Two excellent builds, great stuff ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cger Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 wow, you did great justice to the spitfire with these top quality builds ! What is the color scheme used on the Spit VB ? it looks like Dark slate grey and Extra dark sea gray. Congratulations ! Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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