bigbadbadge Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hi all I have just finished this one, it was part of an unofficial GB started by @mark.au with a few others joining too. The kit is lovely although I had a few fit problems , that were my own making. I have added the hydraulic lines from the undercarriage selector lever, and some Eduard belts and round exhausts. I added some details to the rear wheel u/c doors. The model was brushpainted using Humbrol enamels. I really enjoyed this one and have a couple more in the stash. The model is the kit option Lazy Lady V /NH902 and the spinner was painted red instead of yellow after seeing some build articles on t'internet. The kit decals went on very well. Some light chipping as applied with a silver pencil and the exhaust staining and dirt were applied using Humbrol weathering powders. Here's a link to the build Thanks to those who supported and encouraged me along the way. Hope you like Thanks for looking Chris 67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous, well done Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Another of your superb builds Chris. She looks very fine indeed. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Spectacular result, Chris. A real pleasure to follow along with as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Another beauty, well done Chris. John. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Really well done Chris !! I enjoyed the WiP too, Congratulations !! amazing job with the hairy stick !! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Magnificent Spitfire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 That's another cracker Chris with your signature unbelievable brush paintwork - stunning Spitfire!! Top job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 3 hours ago, spitfire said: Absolutely gorgeous, well done Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis, the XIV is a gorgeous beastie. 2 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Another of your superb builds Chris. She looks very fine indeed. Terry Thanks Terry very kind, a great kit too which makes it all the more enjoyable. 2 hours ago, mark.au said: Spectacular result, Chris. A real pleasure to follow along with as well. Thanks Mark , very kind too, thank you for giving me the proverbial kick up the rear to build something outside of my FAA world. Enjoyed yours and all the other GB builds. 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: Another beauty, well done Chris. John. 🇺🇦 Thanks John pleased with the results, yours is going to look awesome fella. 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Really well done Chris !! I enjoyed the WiP too, Congratulations !! amazing job with the hairy stick !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC really enjoyed building this one, great to have you along. I do love the painting process, very relaxing it is. 31 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Magnificent Spitfire! Thanks Tony, Griffon power, what a beastie. 14 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That's another cracker Chris with your signature unbelievable brush paintwork - stunning Spitfire!! Top job!! Keith Thanks Keith you're too kind, it was a pleasure to build and paint. Thanks guys for your generous comments. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Being a fellow adherent to the hairy stick I am in in awe of your brushwork. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Chris, Lovely finish and a most worthy addition to the unofficial GB. That was fun - we should do another! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 😄 Tony, it's not as hard as you think, honest, I just thin the paint slightly and get a smoother finish. It takes a few coats of each colour, but it's worth the effort. The camouflage demarcation lines are done using the darker colour unthinned to get the edge only do a small area at a time, and whilst it starts to dry off you then move the brush back and forth along the line and fade the edge to make a soft demarcation line, takes a bit of practice but all good fun. Hope this helps. Chris 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dunny said: Chris, Lovely finish and a most worthy addition to the unofficial GB. That was fun - we should do another! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind , it was fun , another😄 you bad man😉😄 I had better get on with my Gee Bee in the GB and those bomb carriers on the Swordfish are playing me up at the mo too🙄 Thanks for your encouragement along the way. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks Roger, very kind , it was fun , another😄 you bad man😉😄 I had better get on with my Gee Bee in the GB and those bomb carriers on the Swordfish are playing me up at the mo too🙄 Thanks for your encouragement along the way. Chris Your Gee Bee ?????????? Where's it ??? CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 My! What a long nose it's got. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Masterful brush painting! She looks convincing thru and thru, drooping elevators and all. 😉 Great modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 7 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Your Gee Bee ?????????? Where's it ??? CC Hi CC It's not progressed to far at the moment due to the Spitfire and Swordfish builds, but it's the Gee Bee Z in the PRRS mega Group Build on at the moment. 4 hours ago, Maginot said: My! What a long nose it's got. Nice work. Thanks Maginot, love a Griffon nosed Spitfire. 2 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Masterful brush painting! She looks convincing thru and thru, drooping elevators and all. 😉 Great modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Thanks Joachim, very kind. Ahh yes had to droop the elevators. A very enjoyable model. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Great to watch this one hatch along the way. Loving the red spinner too👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: Great to watch this one hatch along the way. Loving the red spinner too👍 Thanks WP, good having you along for the ride. I really enjoyed this lovely kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 That's a cracking result; it shows what can be achieved with a brush, some patience and more than a little skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfergylee Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 An excellent job! You really brought that model to life and, importantly, built it out of the box! Bravo! Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, jackroadkill said: That's a cracking result; it shows what can be achieved with a brush, some patience and more than a little skill. Thanks JRK, very kind of you. 1 hour ago, neilfergylee said: An excellent job! You really brought that model to life and, importantly, built it out of the box! Bravo! Neil Thanks Neil very kind too Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Lovely Spit, really like your paintwork. Incredible what can be achieved with a brush 👍 Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Yet another wee beauty Chris, It is truly a pleasure and an education watching these come together. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Great work as ever, Tony - especially your finish Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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