Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk I

U2 Milo

Member since
September 2014

Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk I

Posted by U2 Milo on Sunday, November 2, 2014 8:38 PM

First aircraft build in 40 years. Last time was with Testors enamels and dime store brushes.

The Tamiya kit was a dream. Fit and detail were excellent. Almost nothing to fill.

Hats off to Bobby at Genessis Models. His online videos were a great assist. The new cements and acrylic paints really make the project go fast.

That was fun. I think I'll try a Dauntless next . . .

Cheers!

Mitch

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, November 2, 2014 9:27 PM

WOW !! 40 years off and this is what you produce? Holy cow, very nice Spit!!! Bow Down

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:02 PM

Terrific job!

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:27 PM

All thumbs way up on your build!

Theuns

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Nathan T

Member since
March 2010
From: MN

Posted by Nathan T on Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:43 PM

Holy cow, this is great work after a 40 year break. My first build back was nowhere near this good. Nice work on the kit decals too. I too like Bobby's videos, I'm tempted just to sign up there and pay for them all.

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Grant Dalzell

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Grant Dalzell on Monday, November 3, 2014 12:19 AM

Very nice build! Top work!

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RobGroot4

Member since
June 2013

Posted by RobGroot4 on Monday, November 3, 2014 4:13 AM

Very nicely done, the paint job looks incredible!

Groot

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U2 Milo

Member since
September 2014

Posted by U2 Milo on Monday, November 3, 2014 10:37 AM

Thanks for the kind words. It's encouraging.

Paint was Vallejo Air and Tamiya acrylics. The Winsor & Newton Acrylic Matt Varnish topcoat hides a host of sins.

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Raymond G

Member since
December 2013
From: Greenville, TX.

Posted by Raymond G on Monday, November 3, 2014 11:15 AM

Dang U2!!! I've been back in for a year after only a 25 or 30 year break and I'm still not that good! Fantastic job and a great plane. And I agree, the materials we have to work with today, including many of the models, are much better than what we did back then. Again, wonderful job, and we'll be looking forward to seeing what else you produce. Raymond

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