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What is the gray object? It looks like it could be a tube launched cruise missile... Kai
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Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Peter, John- thanks much my friends. Kai -
Ditto everybody!
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Thanks Drifter! Toys for Christmas, batteries for birthday.
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Fantastic parade there Gaz! Kai
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Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Gaz- thanks much and for following along with the build! -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Grunhertz! -
2018 In Review
EmperorKai replied to Mikester's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Very nice Mikester- these look great with the backgrounds! Kai -
F/O Albert Medcalf’s Spitfire Mk.I (L1016 DW-Q), 610 Squadron 610 squadron began operations over the Belgium area in early May 1940, and by the 27th were supporting the Dunkirk evacuations when they encountered an He-111. While the the bomber was dispatched, 610 squadron in turn found themselves in combat with some 40 Me-110’s. Three of the Messerschmitt’s were accounted for, however 610 lost two of their own- Sergeant William Medway and FO Albert Medcalf. By the time operation Dynamo was concluded, half of the original members of 610 squadron would killed, missing or wounded. This is the old-tool Revell kit that was originally released in 1969. To improve some of the details, a donor Hasegawa kit was raided for: cockpit carburator scoop propeller canopy and windshield landing gear doors Aftermarket used includes: Quickboost exhaust Brassin landing gear CMK/Quickboost seat True Details wheels EZ-Line for antenna wires Eagle Edition decals Scratchbuilding and corrections were needed to address many of the kits shortcomings: landing gear bays gun ports radiator and oil cooler minor interior and exterior details fit issues at cowl panels and control surfaces Build time was about 2 months. Colors are generally Vallejo (which went on very nicely) along with some Tamiya and Model Master enamel. Mig Dark wash, oils, pigments and pastels were also used during the finishing process. The work-in-progress build thread can be found here. I enjoyed the build and am pleased with the outcome. Thanks to all those that followed along and for the helpful input and encouragement. I hope you enjoy and Happy New Year! Kai
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Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
A final update here. The Eagle Editions decals included the tape for the gun ports, however they looked a little bigger than images I was finding on the internet, so I used Tamiya tape instead. I ended up painting these Model Master Crimson Red. Here is a before-after pic of the Quickboost exhausts which are much better than either the Revell or Hasagawa parts. On the right, the base color, which is a home brew mix made from Tamiya colors. On the left, a simple application of pigments. Much of the effect was lost once a flat coat was applied, so I had to re-apply pigments and some pastels to restore the effect once these were glued into place. All the bits and pieces, loose ends and last minute knick-knacks have been added, and at this point, the build is now complete, making this all but my second for 2018. Hoping to improve on this in the new year Pics of the completed build can be found here. Thanks much for looking in and following along! Kai -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Peter! It's good to know I'm not the only one to cross that bridge sideways... I haven't tried the Tamiya panel washes yet, but have most of them. I'd love to do a quick tutorial on the Mig wash. Let me check on pics as they would help illustrate the process. Kai -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks for looking in Nick. I've never run into this issue either. I'm wondering if using the Tamiya Markfit under the decals and Solvaset over the top was just too much. It's also possible I missed a spot when wiping the decal down to tack it into place, leaving a bubble of the Markfit underneath... Kai -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thank you Grunhertz! -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Cees! There were moments I didn't think they would fit! Kai -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Gaz! Funny thing is I'm kind of the opposite- I think I favor the small ones as they are so different from the typical Spitfire markings. Kai -
Spitfire Mk Ia: 610 Squadron, May 1940
EmperorKai replied to EmperorKai's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Martin- Actually, ended up doing the cowl fasteners the hard way. I punched round discs from .05 sheet styrene and then glued each in place (thank heavens for Optivisors). Once the glue was dry, I then went to each one and drilled out the centers with a pin vise. That said, I've needed a beading tool enough times now I think I'll get a set. Kai -
My First Heartbreak 27/Jan/19
EmperorKai replied to GazzaS's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
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Kitty Hawk F-5F done.
EmperorKai replied to Clunkmeister's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Damn, beat me to it! Kai -
My First Heartbreak 27/Jan/19
EmperorKai replied to GazzaS's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Gaz- considering Revell pilots are born ugly to begin with, you did an awesome job. Keep going buddy. Kai -
Helluva round John! Looking forward to your next builds in 2019 Kai