bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: Looks smashing Chris. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, very kind. Really enjoying painting this one Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Excellent paint finish Chris; I have no idea how you get such a good result brush painting. Respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, Fritag said: Excellent paint finish Chris; I have no idea how you get such a good result brush painting. Respect. Thanks Steve it's only because I can't use an airbrush😉 Thanks fella. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 brush painting, you kidding me..... dobra robota👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, blueYeti said: brush painting, you kidding me..... dobra robota👏 Dziękuję blue Yeti, very kind. Yes I don't yet have an Airbrush or compressor and would be banished from the house for using such a thing indoors by the strict domestic authorities 😄😉 Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I paint cheap Chinese aero stuff (can do 1mm line) airbrush Iwata is over priced IMHO. SWMBO is no happy about smell paint. She said paint smell how vomit🤣 thx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, blueYeti said: I paint cheap Chinese aero stuff (can do 1mm line) airbrush Iwata is over priced IMHO. SWMBO is no happy about smell paint. She said paint smell how vomit🤣 thx 😄 Ahh yes, you must keep SWMBO sweet, you earn Brownie points which can be used for future purchases😉 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Brown nose, no taco snap 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 22 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: it's only because I can't use an airbrush You could if you gave it a try. It's very therapeutic. But being honest you really don't need to. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 😄Thanks Alistair. One day I may give it a go. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Hi all Decalling completed and some small bits added. Kit decals went on very well. Quite pleased with that. Thanks for looking in Chris 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 What’s not to be pleased about? She’s gorgeous 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thanks Mark, very kind. Chtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I second Mark’s comment. I’m still marvelling at the lovely patchy/faded look you’ve managed by brush with the dark green, Chris. Sounding a bit like a stuck record I know - but there you go 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just lovely. Exquisite paint, and the decals look marvelous. I might even have to build another XIV with those same yellow roundels 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Lovely work Chris - those decals have really complimented your lovely paintwork. Not far off now! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 18 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased with that. As you should be. Looking beautiful. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Fritag said: I second Mark’s comment. I’m still marvelling at the lovely patchy/faded look you’ve managed by brush with the dark green, Chris. Sounding a bit like a stuck record I know - but there you go 😁Thanks Steve, very kind, it is not that hard to do, honest. Very pleasing to look at afterwards 8 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: Just lovely. Exquisite paint, and the decals look marvelous. I might even have to build another XIV with those same yellow roundels 😉 Thanks WP, very kind too, the decals were great, you won't regret buying another, you can never have too many Spitfires!!!😉 8 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely work Chris - those decals have really complimented your lovely paintwork. Not far off now! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind of you too. Pleased with how they look, hopefully not long now, as got to get my Gee Bee started in the GB😄 31 minutes ago, AliGauld said: As you should be. Looking beautiful. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair very kind fella. Always loved the look of a Spitfire. Thanks guys, sorry for the late replies, have been in the office all day today so not had a chance to get onto my phone at all. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Wow Chris! I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with this. You've achieved a fantastic paint job, and without an airbrush. That's impressive! For comic relief I will sometimes get a hand brush out and paint stuff This is a beautiful build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 40 minutes ago, opus999 said: Wow Chris! I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with this. You've achieved a fantastic paint job, and without an airbrush. That's impressive! For comic relief I will sometimes get a hand brush out and paint stuff This is a beautiful build! Thanks Opus999, very kind pleased with the paint job, I would struggle with an Airbrush myself. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Hi all A bit of a crazy day today, but managed to get a photo or two of the Spitfire. Windscreen had first coat of aluminium Tyres smoothed off and UC installed This is before I add the glad spots to hhe tyres Door actuators added to tail wheel Paint a couple of final bits and then the oil wash etc, close to the finish line on this one now Thanks for looking Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Absolutely beautiful, Chris (another important comma, not to say you’re not beautiful too…) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 minute ago, mark.au said: Absolutely beautiful, Chris (another important comma, not to say you’re not beautiful too…) 😄 Thanks Mark, really pleased with how it's looking, I tested the prop on it last night and blew on it to get it turning, looked great. I may or may not have made some Spitfire engine noises too🙄 I have the perfect face for Radio😉 Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Gorgeous, just gorgeous. Not far now. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Gorgeous, just gorgeous. Not far now. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, yes not too far to go now. Pleased with how it looks too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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