SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk VIII finished

1866 views
16 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk VIII finished
Posted by Frank Steffens on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:28 PM
This is Eduard's 1/48th Profipack boxing of the Spitfire Mk VIII finished as JF470, a squadron "hack" plane belonging to the 31st Fighter Group, 308th Fighter Squadron based at Fano, Italy in 1944. It is box stock with the exception of Eduard Brassin wheels. The photoetch details came with the kit. Paint is Testor's Model Master enamel FS36492 Light Gray over a custom mix of Ocean Grey (RAF) and Cobalt Blue to get as close as I could to PRU Blue for the underside. Decals are from the kit, and went down beautifully with some Walther's Solvaset. The clear gloss used was Alclad Aqua Gloss and a final coat of Alclad Klear Flat. The panels were "post highlighted' with lighter shades of the base colors. The wash was done with Grumbacher Odorless Thinner and Windsor and Newton Payne's Grey for the bottom and Windsor and Newtown Burnt Umber for the top. Cheap pastel chalks were used for the stains, watercolor pencils handled some of the chipping/ fading, and a couple of India Ink brush pens in black and sepia handled the fuel and fluid stains.
 
The fit of this kit was phenomenal and it was really a joy to build.
 
  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:31 PM

That is one beautiful build that you put together.  What a great job, I love it!

Toshi!

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:51 PM

This is a really nice build. I applaud you on this one!

Max

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:55 PM

You did a great job on that Spitfire. Superb weathering.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 12:28 AM

Thats a really nice build and great finish. I know you said it was grey upper cplour but what shade is it. I really like that tone

Steve

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 1:17 AM
Outstanding weathering...thanks for sharing.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 2:40 AM

That looks great, really different, not just because of the markings, but the colour scheme too.  Yes

Eduard has the topside colour as medium sea grey, but maybe incandesant lighting shifted the colour to a more tan look?   

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    August 2016
  • From: Eufaula, Alabama
Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 5:00 AM

Great looking work! At first I was like wow, got a little dark on those panel lines on the top surface of the wings. Then I realized...oh yeah...spitfire...lol. The only one I built didn't get finished cause I ruined it, so it took me a few minutes to catch up to the rest of the class. Lol. 

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 10:27 AM

All the accolades +1. Super nice work!

Did you photograph your model using incandescent lighting? If so that might account for the warm (tan) shade rather than gray on the posted images. That's unlikely though since most digital cameras these days have pretty good auto white balance.

 

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:13 AM

Sharp work! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:20 AM

Beautifully done. Very nice!

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

                              Tongue Tied

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:35 AM

Beautiful build!Toast

Mike 

  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:36 PM

Brilliant! Yes

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Posted by Frank Steffens on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:50 PM

 

Thanks all for the kind words!

 

jgeratic

That looks great, really different, not just because of the markings, but the colour scheme too.  Yes

Eduard has the topside colour as medium sea grey, but maybe incandesant lighting shifted the colour to a more tan look?   

regards,

Jack

 

It's the lighting that's giving off the tan hue. If I bought proper flood lights for photography, then knowing me, I would embark on yet another hobby (and a pretty expensive one at that!). She Who Must Be Obeyed would then throw me out of the house for sure.

Here's a pic from my phone taken just before it was finished:

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 9:15 PM

I love this! A superb build Frank!

Eric

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, October 6, 2016 1:13 AM

Thats a really nice looking build, great finish. Whats the purpose of those coloured wingtips, not seen that before.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Posted by Frank Steffens on Thursday, October 6, 2016 9:17 AM

Bish

Thats a really nice looking build, great finish. Whats the purpose of those coloured wingtips, not seen that before.

 

 

I'm pretty sure they were group/squadron identifiers.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.