Viking Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 First and last - Supermarine Spitfire -1:48 Eduard Mk. 1 & Airfix Mk. 22 Not my usual area of subjects but I just could not resist Eduards 'First of the Few' dual combo boxing of the Spitfire. It did not disappoint, being an absolute joy to build. Naturally this led to me wanting a late mark spitfire to compare it with, so the Airfix 22/24 was purchased to go with it. I'm not into excessive weathering, preferring a lighter and more subtle approach with 'less is more!' No more intro is really needed, so on with the photos. Spitfire Mk.1 19 Squadron RAF Duxford 1938 Spitfire F. Mk.22 No. 607 (County of Durham) Squadron And because the Eduard kit is such a lovely model to build, I've started on a few more! 19 Squadron RAF Fowlmere 1940. F/Sgt George Unwin. Shades of the old Airfix 1:24 kit, 54 Squadron RAF Hornchurch May 1940. P/O Al Deere RNZAF. Now, time to get on with the Eduard Vb and IX in the stash! Thanks for looking, John 39 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Love it. I built a MK I once and my friend suggested that I build a MK 47 Seafire to show the first and last. I did and then he suggested that I built every mark in between. "Don't be an idiot" I said; I now have about 30! 😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Cracking builds and nice to see late and early marks together. Are these the kit decals from Eduard ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Interesting project producing a pair of Spitfires well modelled. I like your subtle approach to weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 That really is different for you, John - Excellent work on both Spits - as regards weathering, I also prefer the less is more approach anyway. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Great set of Spitfires John, all beautifully turned out as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice combo and I like the idea. The earlier marks are definitely more attractive to my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Fantastic looking models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Very nice pair. Well built, well painted, well displayed. Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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