AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 This is build one from "The Longest Day" box set. My first Eduard Spitfire and while it is beautifully detailed I think it may be a tad over engineered for 1/72. The wheels came in 4 parts each the underwing radiators were 7 parts. It is still a gorgeous kit and I enjoyed the build a lot. Don't let my opinion put anybody off and if you fancy it give it a go. It builds into a lovely wee Spitfire if a little finicky in places and I'm still going to build the second one. Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey. Painted with ColourCoats Interior Grey Green, Medium Sea grey, Ocean Grey, Dark Green, RAF/FAA Yellow, Sky S Type, Tamiya Flat Aluminium, Nato Black, Hull Red and Flat White with some Buff in it. Washed with Flory Dark Dirt and Citadel Nuln Oil Oil treatments with Windsor & Newton Oils. Tamiya Weathering Pastels. Finished with Winsor & Newton Matt and Satin Varnishes. WIP Here. Slight Edit as I hadn't linked any photos. And I noticed in the photos the underside light hadn't been done. Rectified now. Second Edit I've realised the the wingtip nav lights haven't been done. I'll do that now. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Very nice 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Roberto said: Very nice 👍 Thanks very much. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Alistair, Lovely work mate - there is little so pleasing to the eye as a Mk.IX in full stripe and you have done the subject full credit, Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Lovely work mate - there is little so pleasing to the eye as a Mk.IX in full stripe and you have done the subject full credit, Cheers, Roger Thanks so much Roger, That really is extremely kind of you. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 As Roger said, a Mk.IX with invasion stripes is a beauty to behold Alistair. You've done a cracking job on this one too. Gorgeous. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, mick said: great work Thanks very much. 4 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: As Roger said, a Mk.IX with invasion stripes is a beauty to behold Alistair. You've done a cracking job on this one too. Gorgeous. Chris Thanks so much Chris, That is so kind. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Lovely rendition of a well used Spit, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 That looks superb! And it was a great thread to follow too. Great work Alistair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 A very attractive Mk IX in a great finish. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Wulfman said: Lovely rendition of a well used Spit, great work ! Wulfman Thanks very much 1 hour ago, opus999 said: That looks superb! And it was a great thread to follow too. Great work Alistair! Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed it 1 hour ago, 112 Squadron said: A very attractive Mk IX in a great finish. 👍 Thanks very much too kind Cheers Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Really nice Mk IX there Alistair, beautiful job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I'll be very happy if my current 1/48 build turns out as good as that 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 20 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said: I'll be very happy if my current 1/48 build turns out as good as that 🙂 Thank you so much. I'm certain yours will be a lot better. 30 minutes ago, russ c said: Really nice Mk IX there Alistair, beautiful job Thanks very much. Cheers Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Great job again Alistair. Love the subject and execution. Weathering looks spot on - good job with the oils. Congrats. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr. Quack said: Great job again Alistair. Love the subject and execution. Weathering looks spot on - good job with the oils. Congrats. Q Many thanks Q That is very kind of you Cheers Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 What a beautiful finish, lovely job!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 3 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: What a beautiful finish, lovely job!! Colin Thanks so much. That is too kind. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Absolutely lovely Alistar!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 22 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Absolutely lovely Alistar!!!!!! Mike Thanks very much Mike, Very kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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