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Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk1 custom colours finished

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Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk1 custom colours finished
Posted by Modellers United on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:06 PM

Quick 2 day Build  inspired by the Spitfire Heritage Trust image i saw online , used Orlee masking tape line pack and painted in Alclad Royal Blue , White , Signal Red and Sky underneath

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Posted by Modellers United on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:07 PM

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:27 PM

That's pretty. I would have worried myself sick figuring how to get the diagonals right on the sides. It's a great idea.

Bill

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:27 PM

Spectacular!  Nice work!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Modellers United on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:43 PM

GMorrison

That's pretty. I would have worried myself sick figuring how to get the diagonals right on the sides. It's a great idea.

Bill

 

lol thanks mate :)

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Posted by Modellers United on Friday, September 7, 2018 2:43 PM

checkmateking02

Spectacular!  Nice work!

 

cheers mate was fun :)

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Posted by scottrc on Friday, September 7, 2018 3:23 PM

Wow, now thats a patriotic paint job!

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Posted by Modellers United on Friday, September 7, 2018 4:26 PM

scottrc

Wow, now thats a patriotic paint job!

 

cheers mate :)

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, September 7, 2018 6:29 PM

That... Is... AWESOME!!!

Chad

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On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by Rambo on Friday, September 7, 2018 6:54 PM
That's one very cool paint job.

Clint

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Posted by Tubosteve on Friday, September 7, 2018 8:49 PM

Now...that is one way cool paint job, gorgeous...........

Stay safe........Steve

Currently on the bench: On the bench: Airfix 1:24 Spitfire Mk IXc (17001) as Silver Spitfire G-IRTY, Revell 1:48 Bristol Beaufighter TF.X (03943)

Finished 2024: Tamiya 1:24 Ford Mustang GT4 (24354)

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Posted by Modellers United on Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:19 AM

Mopar Madness

That... Is... AWESOME!!!

 

cheers mate :)

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Posted by Modellers United on Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:19 AM

Rambo
That's one very cool paint job.
 

thanks mate :)

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Posted by Modellers United on Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:20 AM

Tubosteve

Now...that is one way cool paint job, gorgeous...........

 

cheers mate :)

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Posted by DesertRat on Saturday, September 8, 2018 6:51 AM

Wow! That really is pretty

Cool

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, September 8, 2018 8:43 AM

Those are some very unique stripes on a classic aircraft.  A job well done.

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, September 8, 2018 1:27 PM
Looks great

 

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  • From: Newmarket, Canada
Posted by hurricane40 on Saturday, September 8, 2018 4:23 PM
That is awesome. What makes my jaw drop is the fact it is in the only true scale.
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Posted by Modellers United on Sunday, September 9, 2018 3:12 AM

thanks for the kind comments guys :)

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Posted by leemitcheltree on Sunday, September 9, 2018 7:49 PM

THAT....is CRAZY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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Posted by PFJN on Sunday, September 9, 2018 9:31 PM

Hi,

Your build turned out great.  It reminds me a bit of some of the art work that Cammell Laird has put out for their new light frigate design. Smile

Leander

Pat

1st Group BuildSP

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Posted by Greg on Sunday, September 9, 2018 9:45 PM

Beautiful paint job. Really.

PS, +1 to Bill. I'd be a nervous wreck trying this one too.

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Posted by Modellers United on Monday, September 10, 2018 12:46 AM

thanks very much guys and PFJN dam mate now i got that build in my head lol

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Posted by lawdog114 on Monday, September 10, 2018 8:21 PM
Now that is (expletive) sweet!....

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 11:12 AM

Wow, that's friggin' gorgeous!!! 

I too would have no idea how to go about masking that- cheers!!! 

 

I feel all patriotic and I'm not even from the UK!!! Wink

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Posted by TheMongoose on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:19 PM

Dam that really pops! Could be custom car paint it’s so glossy. Excellent presentation.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

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  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Sunday, September 23, 2018 10:54 PM

Love it, Mr. Foot!! Awesome paint skills you have!

Gary Mason

 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

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Posted by GMorrison on Monday, September 24, 2018 12:26 AM

Now, minds with too much time on their, um, craniums need to know if you'll drop the second "L" in the logo?

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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