SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

Katie,

looks great.

I can do IP but painting a figure is another issue. I am not sure I am able to do it I think you have to have those  other skills ... besides technical . I am anm engineer so do not expect from me to be an artist

I have few figures, maybe I will try ... someday. Always think the diorama with pilots and gound cre is above my reach  

Haligan wrote:

Azgaron, Thanks,  I was also unsure of the pilot so I left him out.  Your pilot looks great and makes me think that my next plane will have to have one. Katie

Katie,

You're welcome! Thanks for the compliment on my pilot! I think it's worth a try!

Cheers,

Azgaron 

Tango 1,

WOW!  The detail and paint job is top notch.  I can see that I am running with the big dogs on this GB.  Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Katie

Azgaron,

Thanks,  I was also unsure of the pilot so I left him out.  Your pilot looks great and makes me think that my next plane will have to have one.

Katie

Greg,

Thanks! Since the detail level isn't so great on this model, I feel that the pilot is needed to fill the void! It's painted with citadel colors and took only a few hours to do. I used mostly basic techniques, starting with a base color, then adding shadows with a wash. Then I started dry brushing with brighter and brighter shades, with lighter and lighter strokes, although some of them was deliberately painted with a fine pointed brush. Then you can use a wash/filter to make it a bit more even.

Haligan,

Very nice looking pit!

Cheers,

Azgaron

I worked on my Spitfire cockpit today, and finished most of it up.  I also glued the fuselage halves together and am soon going to sand the seams.  Here are some photos of it so far:

This model is so much more detailed than the Zero I built!

Nice paint job, Darren!

I was away during the weekend on a build meeting and exhibition, of course I spent some money, but I got a little built on my Spit too!

I noticed that the canopy was made with the intention to be cut open and posed in open position, leaving the rear part somewhat small so there will be a small step from the canopy to the spine.

Cheers,

Azgaron

Darren whatever was wrong with the link to your shots is now fixed so I can the images now.  She looks really nice I must and is a real credit to you, I also like the choice you made with the paint job, smart move.

Cheers 

Early Seafires?  Sounds good to me- thanks for the head's up Darren!

Daz I'm sorry but I can't comment on the Seafire at the moment because the link to the pics seems to be broken.

All, I came across this item yesterday and did a jump for joy, to quote the blurb from the text "Here is the coming SH48051 Spitfire Mk.VC model in 1/48 scale. Kit will be from the galvanic form and it will be available in spring 2007. There will also be the Seafire Mk.II and Mk.III in the same scale."

I presume galvanic form is referring to some sort of low pressure injection moulding but I'm not too sure to be honest

http://www.cmkkits.com/en/news/spitfire-mk-vc/

I have been waiting for a decent Mk.Vc Spitfire for sooooo long now its ridiculous

Thanks Greg. I have no idea if the colour is the same as Gladych's T-bolt, a lot of people have built this airframe in a "midnight blue" scheme. I did some research and commander Hamiltons wife who was deployed with the RAF, said that her husbands Seafire was actually painted black.

I painted my model with a hint of blue as I thought it was more attractive-the funny thing is that the shade appears to change from very dark blue to black depending on the angle you view the model. How I managed that I have no idea............but I like it!

NICE paintjob !

Is it the same paint Gladych used on his Thunderbolt to match his toxido color ?  

Good show old chap!

In the meantime, here's a peek at my on-going Seafire Ib project. This is the 1/32 Revell kit and I'll be finishing her in the markings of Cmr Hamiltons personal flight, an all-black scheme with a white flash along the fuselge. I've used some artistic licence here and mixed a shade of black/blue enamel to paint the airframe.

Here is how she looks so far........... 

*bump!*

Saw this at the bottom of page 1, so I did my duty and "bumped" it back to the top!

razordws wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art. Cheers! March 5 at 4:35 pm to be exact.  See here http://www.supermarine-spitfire.co.uk/prototype.html

Great link, thanks Dave!

Daywalker wrote:

Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art. Cheers!

March 5 at 4:35 pm to be exact.  See here

http://www.supermarine-spitfire.co.uk/prototype.html

gzt wrote:

Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art. Cheers!

gzt wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art. Cheers!

Cheers!

Daywalker wrote:

Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art. Cheers!

Thanks Darren!

Yes, it's a nice stand, and for once I'm going to use the stand. I usually build my planes with legs down.

Azgaron

Was it today, March 5 or tomorrow March 6 when the prototype, K5054 made it's maiden flight in 1936?  Anyway, I propose a toast to R.J. Mitchell for creating a flying work of art.

Cheers!

razordws wrote:

Maybe we should start a support Group build as therapy for those of us addicted to Group builds.  You just build whatever you want, when you want.  No rules.  Period.

Geez Dave where's the fun in that

Azgaron that should make for a wicked in flight display I'll be looking forward to see how it progresses, oh and btw welcome to the build .

razordws wrote:

Azgaron wrote: Hi everyone! I found this old Novo/Frog kit that I like to join with! Cheers, Azgaron   Oooo... a flying bomb too!    Look forward to seeing that one Azgaron.

Thanks Dave!

Here's the contents!

and here's the bomb built and test fitted on the nice little stands that allows the Spit to be in hot persuit of the bomb!

Some sanding to do, but now I get on with building the Spit!

Cheers,

Azgaron

Daywalker wrote:

I am thoroughly enjoying the GB's that I am in, but I have so many to do this year that they will be all I am able to finish.

The ONLY modeling I do is for Group Builds, I honestly cannot remember the last kit I built that wasn't for a GB on this or another site.  I'm not complaining mind you it's just that I'm addicted to Group Builds.

Cheers

razordws wrote:

I've got three of those sitting on my bench which is why I have laid a moritorium on signing up for new GB's until I get to them.  (which will be sometime in 2009 )

Me too!  I am thoroughly enjoying the GB's that I am in, but I have so many to do this year that they will be all I am able to finish. 

Azgaron wrote:

Hi everyone! I found this old Novo/Frog kit that I like to join with! Cheers, Azgaron

Oooo... a flying bomb too!    Look forward to seeing that one Azgaron.

Daywalker wrote:

darson wrote: Mate I know exactly what you mean, I have the fuselage halves of my Mk.22/24 Spit taped together sitting at the edge of my cutting mat staring at me forlornly every time I sit down for a session . Cheers My Dauntless taunts me like that every time I'm in the shop too.  Makes me feel bad some days.

I've got three of those sitting on my bench which is why I have laid a moritorium on signing up for new GB's until I get to them.  (which will be sometime in 2009 )