SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

Very nice work Frank, the walkway lines look perfect. You are really raising the bar around here.

'Nuff said.

Thought I would post my progress here and bump this thread back to page 1 where it belongs!  Most of the decals are on except for the roundels on their way to me from Greg.  Painted codes, and custom serial number decals.

Daywalker wrote:

At last, some Spitfire progress.  Last night, I painted on the squadron codes and at first I thought they looked too dark, but I am beginning to like them now.  It took a few tries to get masks that I was happy with, and getting them lined up properly was a bit of a chore.  But, I am very happy with them now.  Next up, some decals!

My friend,

that is the dogs bollocks. Don't change a thing.

Thanks Roy!

I actually used Tamiya tape for this one.

Greg,

Thank you very much!  I will be looking forward to seeing your Spit over at the BoB GB, I know it will be AMAZING!!!

Nice paint job Frank !

I am going to try masks with my next Spit (BoB). I got Montex masks and I am going to test it for insignias and markings. It wouldbe nice to have a cutter forletters and serial numbers.

At last, some Spitfire progress.  Last night, I painted on the squadron codes and at first I thought they looked too dark, but I am beginning to like them now.  It took a few tries to get masks that I was happy with, and getting them lined up properly was a bit of a chore.  But, I am very happy with them now.  Next up, some decals!

Thanks chaps!

Roy, its a very deep dark blue.............my own paint mix.

Just one question, is it black or a deep dark blue?

Thanks Greg,

you are right about those rivets, its the way the kit ws moulded-I think its a nice detail though its not strictly correct.

Nice diorama Darren ! The details on the cockpit is so nice ... the seat looks like you made it from a thin shee of aluminum ! Stunning.

Just curious about those rivets. I thought Spit had rivets flat with a skin, heasn't it? 

Hello Chaps!

I've just posted this over on the FAW GB, but as it qualifies here as well I thought you may like to see it.......

This is my 1/32 Seafire Mk.Ib, flown by Lt.Cmr. Duncan Hamilton, Fleet Air Arm.

Frank,

you have the technology to rebuild it...............

Haligan wrote:

Frank, sorry about your Spit but if anyone can fix it and make it better it is you.

Thanks Katie!  

Sorry, I haven't been around again.  I am moving and right now homeless.  I am staying with a good friend untill I can move in my new place.

Greg your Spit looks amazing, truly amazing.  I hope mine is half as good.  I did do the preshading but that is as far as I have gotten because of the move.  I can't get over how lifelike it looks.  You must really be proud.

Frank, sorry about your Spit but if anyone can fix it and make it better it is you.

Katie

gzt wrote:

Frank, I meant ".... YOU CAN FIX IT ..."  Sorry for it

No worries Greg!  I figured that's what you meant.

gzt wrote:

Frank, just comparing this one to the picture above, it seems this one is bold but you can not fix it with a nice panel lines and a bit of wash. Preshading on the bottom is ... hmm ... always ... questionable anyway

Frank,

I meant ".... YOU CAN FIX IT ..."  Sorry for it

Frank,

just comparing this one to the picture above, it seems this one is bold but you can not fix it with a nice panel lines and a bit of wash. Preshading on the bottom is ... hmm ... always ... questionable anyway  

Thanks Greg!  If it turns out half as nice as yours, I would be very happy.   I masked and sprayed the bottom yesterday, and it turned out OK.  I had to use more paint than I usually do due to the different surfaces/colors present.  All of the effects of the pre-shade were lost, and the heavier coat of paint left a little bit of a ridege in a couple of places.  I am hoping to be able to sand them down a tad in a week or so when the paint has cured.  We'll know then if all is well!

Daywalker wrote:

Frank, I hope you will be able to save this one ! It is a very nice paint job !!!! 

Learn something everyday. I didn't know there was a door in there.

Greg-

This is amazing work!  Outstanding paintwork, colors look spot-on.  Like the faded look to the colors- perfect to my eyes.  You've produced another stunner Greg!

Thanks for the inspiration to keep going on mine.

this is a Spitfire Mk IXc I made for the "African Campaign GB"

Spitfire Mk IXc "ZX-6" of Polish Fighting Team known as "Skalski's Circus" attached to the 145th RAF Squadron. A dozen of Polish Fighter pilots established a small unit with a highest score level  within RAF and US squadrons in Africa during this time. They flew 6 aircrafts Mk IXc while the rest of 145 use Vb. Their role was to cover other activities from German fighters. After this campaing Skalski became Squadron Leader of 601 and took action in Malta and later in Italy.

This is a Hasegawa 1/48with some modifications including:

- cawling changes

- small air inlet

- cannon buldges

- wing root buldges

I did a little work on my Mk.I last night, sanding down the offending paint/tape stuff to a smooth finish.  It has a really worn look to it, a technique I will have to remember for a later build...

Here she is, awaiting masking the top colors and a new coat of paint on the bottom.  We'll see how it goes!  Hopefully, I will be able to save it without having to strip the entire kit and start over.

thanks.

all pictures I have show the intake the bottom color. The intake "flap/door" was painted with the same.