Volksjager Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Since I am still deciding on what to start as my next kit (& to prove that I don't just build Japanese aircraft), I though I would post up a kit I finished about this time last year. The kit is Eduard's superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk.VIII from the limited edition "Aussie Eight" dual combo set. The aircraft chosen for the first kit was A58-504, flown by F/O Rex Watson, 452 Squadron based in Balikpapan, Borneo in August of 1945. I really wanted to build an Foliage Green/Sky blue combo aircraft & this one spoke to me of the many I had to choose from. Paints used were again SMS, the topside was their "RAAF Foliage Green", underside being "RAAF Sky Blue". The only other external colour was the spinner, which as "RAAF Earth brown" I painted on the roundels but all other markings were the Eduard decals. At least I didn't have to put on all the stencils as the RAAF painted over them Also I will mention the red crowbar, I got a heap of flak for it back when it was completed but I like it and wasn't in the mood to change it back when I did these photo's (& I still haven't to be honest) but will mostly likely change it to silver. I really loved the build as the kit went together without a problem. Believe it or not I am yet to build my other model in the kit, though it might be on the cards sooner rather than later. Enjoy 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Quality modelling skills you have. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 "Enjoy" I most definitely did. I love the tonal variations as I did on you Ki-100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP2705 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very, very nice job ! Great pictures 📸. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Got to love an Aussie Spit! Beautiful build and finish - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Love the tonal variation on the upper surface of the wings. Edited December 7, 2021 by Broadway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very convincing Spitfire! And, to paraphrase Mr Fawlty: – Don't mention the red crowbar! 😉 Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 Thanks everyone for the great comments. Glad you like the tone changes. Was a labour of love and I think for the next Mk.VIII I have it will have to be a Natural metal machine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Congrats VJ !! Very good looking Spit !! Totally agreed about these Eduard Spitfires !! I did mine as the mount of Clive Caldwell years ago !! But now that you tell it.... A foliage green Spit is missing in my collection !!! Well done Sir !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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