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Eduard 1/72 Spitfire MK.IXc Early.


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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.

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Slight Edit as I hadn't linked any photos. :facepalm:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

 

 

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