SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

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!

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.

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!!!

Thanks Roy!

I actually used Tamiya tape for this one.

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.

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.

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

'Nuff said.

Thanks Darren, I appreciate that!  Hopefully, I can get this thread to 100 pages before I finish. 

BTW, cool new avatar you have there.

I finished my Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I today, yahoo!  She is done up in the markings of Wing Commander Bob Doe, 234 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.  This aircraft is the center piece in the painting "A Time For Heroes" by Robert Taylor, seen below in my signature.  Last year, my girlfriend bought me this print and since seeing it I have wanted a model in the same markings as the one in the painting.  Painted with Gunze acrylics, markings are a combination of kit roundels, painted squadron codes, and homemade serial numbers.  I left off the red tape gun port covers as the print doesn't show them.  I want to thank those who helped me with this one, namely Darren (Tango1), Aaron (sfcmac), Mark (ModelNerd), Greg (gzt), hope I didn't miss anyone! 

A Time For Heroes by Robert Taylor

And posed next to the Mk.I I built last year:

Darren- Thank you very much!  I posted some pics of her over at the BoB GB as well.

I was a little worried about over-weathering the bottom, but the print has it weathered fairly heavily so I tried to mimick it on the model.  As for the IFF aerials, I marked where they should exit the fuse and drilled a small hole.  After adding some rivet and panel line detail around the hole, I fed a longer-than-needed piece of fishing line through then tied a knot on the inside end.  Then, I tied another knot on the outside and fed it into the fuse to protect it during construction.  While I was working on the kit, it stayed neatly tucked inside.  WHen it was time to mount them, I simply pulled them out, colored them black, then CA'd them to the tailplanes.  In this photo, you can see the knot keeping the line from falling into the fuselage:

HTH!

Daywalker wrote:

I was a little worried about over-weathering the bottom, but the print has it weathered fairly heavily so I tried to mimick it on the model.  As for the IFF aerials, I marked where they should exit the fuse and drilled a small hole.  After adding some rivet and panel line detail around the hole, I fed a longer-than-needed piece of fishing line through then tied a knot on the inside end.  Then, I tied another knot on the outside and fed it into the fuse to protect it during construction.  While I was working on the kit, it stayed neatly tucked inside.  WHen it was time to mount them, I simply pulled them out, colored them black, then CA'd them to the tailplanes.  In this photo, you can see the knot keeping the line from falling into the fuselage:

Frank what a brilliant idea which is probably why I never thought of it

Cheers

The kit will be finished in a desert scheme and will feature a Vokes filter.

Here's what I've managed so far, it's a Cutting Edge cockpit which is designed to drop in over the existing sidewall detail, but a lot of sanding and dry fitting was still required.

Unfortunately for some reason the clear acetate with the instrument dials did not match up exactly with the resin IP meaning I now have a white hole in the bottom of the IP with no dials on it

I'm currently detail painting the seat and harness so I'll post another update when it's done.

Thanks for looking

Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I had any progress to show.  Going to the airshow in Oshkosh last week got me excited to work on my Spitfire again.  Last night, I painted the bottom azure.  I t feels good to be working on it again!

Hi Katie it's good to hear from you again.  The Spit is looking good from what I can see but how about a couple more photos.

Cheers

Thanks Darson, it is good to be back.  When I get a chance I'll get more pics.  Your Spit is outstanding!  I have a hard time with the office.  Too many little details that my skill level is not up to yet, but getting better.  I look forward to seeing more of your Spitfire and learning more.

KU 

Frank, Outstanding work.

Darren, looks good so far.

Katie, I know what you mean about being away.  My Spitfire is still boxed up.

Hi!

I'm sorry I haven't been around for quite some time! I guess part of it have to do with visiting too many forums, starting too many builds, and on top of that starting to work.

Now I'm slowly trying to get back on track again, trying to finish some old builds, and trying to minimize the number of builds I have going on, and the number of GBs I'm participating in.

So here's my latest build! A Revell 32nd scale Spitfire Mk1 that I like to participate with here! Hope that's OK!

The box!

The contents!

I haven't done much, but here's a few pics!

The interior sides!

And the cockpit!

I've started working with the pilot, and pics will come up soon, I hope! :)

Cheers,

Azgaron

Thanks Frank! :)

I'm glad to be back!

Cheers,

Azgaron

Ok, here's the pilot too! Got to stop somewhere and consider him finished!

One thing is for sure, until next time I'll get a lamp with magnifying glass! :)

I'll try to make some straps that goes trough the plate behind the pilot, making it look like he's strapped in the seat. Then I'll start closing the fuselage.

Cheers,

Azgaron

Here's the pit and pilot in place! :)

I've closed the fuselage, and more pics will come later!

I've also started to wrestle with fitting the wings!

Cheers,

Azgaron 

Thanks Frank!

It's the Revell/Hasegawa 1/32 kit! It can be seen a bit up on this page! :)

Here's the latest progress! I've closed the fuselage, without no greater fuss!

And I also taped the wings and did some test fitting!

It's a pretty tight fit, but I think it'll work out fine with some minor adjustments!

Cheers,

Azgaron