AliGauld Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 When this was announced I thought it looked so cool that I had to have it even though it's not my usual scale. So, my first 1/48 Spitfire and it's Special Hobby. Apart from the instructions being a little vague as regards building wheels up, well, non-existent really and the undercarriage doors requiring a little fettling to get to fit it was a great fun build. Strange that as it's a flying model that there's no undercarriage up instructions though. The only other issue was the sliding canopy as it just didn't fit at all and required a fair bit of filling and blending to achieve something reasonable. As I said this was fun and I don't want to sound negative as the overall build was straight forward and fun. Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey. Painted with ColourCoats Interior Grey Green, Medium Sea Grey, Ocean Grey, Dark Green, RAF/FAA Yellow, Sky S Type, RLM 83, RLM 76, Tamiya Flat White, Flat Aluminium Weathered with Flory Dark Dirt Wash, Tamiya Weathering Pastels and Windsor and Newton Oils. Finished with Windsor and Newton Satin and Matt varnishes. WIP Here My huge thanks to everyone who took the time to look, react or comment on this build your support is appreciated. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 They look wonderful Alistair, done yourself proud mate. Great to see them together too. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: They look wonderful Alistair, done yourself proud mate. Great to see them together too. Simon. Thanks so much, Simon I'm fairly chuffed with the result. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Alistair, the Spitfire looks awesome just about to bring down the V1. Great work fella, does this mean more 1/48 models or even a 32nd scale one Hope so Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: When this was announced I thought it looked so cool that I had to have it even though it's not my usual scale. So, my first 1/48 Spitfire and it's Special Hobby. Apart from the instructions being a little vague as regards building wheels up, well, non-existent really and the undercarriage doors requiring a little fettling to get to fit it was a great fun build. Strange that as it's a flying model that there's no undercarriage up instructions though. The only other issue was the sliding canopy as it just didn't fit at all and required a fair bit of filling and blending to achieve something reasonable. As I said this was fun and I don't want to sound negative as the overall build was straight forward and fun. Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey. Painted with ColourCoats Interior Grey Green, Medium Sea Grey, Ocean Grey, Dark Green, RAF/FAA Yellow, Sky S Type, RLM 83, RLM 76, Tamiya Flat White, Flat Aluminium Weathered with Flory Dark Dirt Wash, Tamiya Weathering Pastels and Windsor and Newton Oils. Finished with Windsor and Newton Satin and Matt varnishes. WIP Here My huge thanks to everyone who took the time to look, react or comment on this build your support is appreciated. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair Nice, well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Alistair, the Spitfire looks awesome just about to bring down the V1. Great work fella, does this mean more 1/48 models or even a 32nd scale one Hope so Chris Thanks Chris, And a huge thank you for all your support and encouragement throughout this one. There may be some other 1/48 kits lying about. A few Spitfires, the Eduard Zero, A Wyvern, a Chippie, A Tiger Moth and some others including a Trumpeter Fairey Firefly which although inaccurate will get built soon OOB. As for 1/32 I have the Lancaster Nose Art from HKM and the Liberator from Hobby Boss which are for a future time but they will happen. 23 minutes ago, MACALAIN said: Nice, well done. Alain Many Thanks, That is extremely kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Superb modeling and well displayed! 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, ModelingEdmontonian said: Superb modelling and well displayed! 🤗 Thanks very much, that is extremely kind of you. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Chris, And a huge thank you for all your support and encouragement throughout this one. There may be some other 1/48 kits lying about. A few Spitfires, the Eduard Zero, A Wyvern, a Chippie, A Tiger Moth and some others including a Trumpeter Fairey Firefly which although inaccurate will get built soon OOB. As for 1/32 I have the Lancaster Nose Art from HKM and the Liberator from Hobby Boss which are for a future time but they will happen. No worries fella, Brilliant, looking forward to those, the Chippie and Tiggie you will really enjoy, the Wyvern, if the Trumpeter kit, builds up nicely too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Fab looking diorama, a piece of history 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Gatesy64 said: Fab looking diorama, a piece of history Thanks very much. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Alistair, This is a lovely finish to what has been a most engaging WIP. I'm now severely tempted by this kit, although I shall leave it for a decent length of time so you don't think I'm kit-stalking you! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 That all came together wonderfully Ali, definitely one to 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, This is a lovely finish to what has been a most engaging WIP. I'm now severely tempted by this kit, although I shall leave it for a decent length of time so you don't think I'm kit-stalking you! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, Your support and encouragement has been invaluable. Kit Stalk away I've learned a lot from your stuff I will need to learn a lot more. 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: That all came together wonderfully Ali, definitely one to 👍 Steve. Thanks so much Steve that is very kind of you. Again, the support and encouragement I've had from you has kept me going. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 That's superb Alistair, really great work on them both! Looks like an excellent pair of models, a state of the art, 21st century recreation of the old Frog boxing of the same two aircraft I built back in the dark ages! Not only are the kits light years better, so are your builds of them! Top modelling! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That's superb Alistair, really great work on them both! Looks like an excellent pair of models, a state of the art, 21st century recreation of the old Frog boxing of the same two aircraft I built back in the dark ages! Not only are the kits light years better, so are your builds of them! Top modelling! Keith Thanks Keith that is very kind of you. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Lovely little display. Well done. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, Pete Robin said: Lovely little display. Well done. Regards Pete Thanks so much. Too kind. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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