JohnB Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I decided to finish this one as a Battle of Britain Mk I instead of a Mk II by deleting the little bulge on the lower right cowling. I replaced the kit ailerons with some from Barracudacast. The kit items depict metal ailerons when the real a/c had fabric ailerons. I also replaced the spinner with one from a old Hasegawa Mk V as the kit spinner is way to "pointy". In addition I replaced the kit cockpit door with a Tamiya door because the kit door was way to "thick" and did not look "right". I used a Quinta detailing set on the cockpit. Xtracolor, Testor's MM and Colourcoats were the paints used. I hope you like it! 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Beautiful build and finish! You have really brought out the best in that kit. Cheers, Rockie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Looks Great John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very nice John. Like Phil wrote in the construction log, I just missed it. You build faster, than I'm able to read . The yellow rectangle is like a magnet to the eye, somehow. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Nice one, sure looks like a B of B Spitfire to me. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 John Beautiful work - perfect cammo paint work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 10 hours ago, RockieYarwood said: Beautiful build and finish! You have really brought out the best in that kit. Cheers, Rockie Thank you Rockie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: Looks Great John Thanks! I'm glad you like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, DocRob said: Very nice John. Like Phil wrote in the construction log, I just missed it. You build faster, than I'm able to read . The yellow rectangle is like a magnet to the eye, somehow. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob. I agree, that yellow "gas patch" is a eye-catcher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Spitfire said: Nice one, sure looks like a B of B Spitfire to me. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis!!! 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Beautiful work - perfect cammo paint work. Thanks Peter. I appreciate that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Really nice work John. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Really nice work John. Thank you Martin! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Nice one John . The paint job is great , can I ask if you masked or used decals for the black walkways ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: Nice one John . The paint job is great , can I ask if you masked or used decals for the black walkways ? Thanks. I used thin black stripe decals I got from MicroScale a while back. They have several sizes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That's a great job, John. Really nailed it. On another tack... That interior color also would work well for RLM 02... Just in case you ever wanted to build a BoB 109. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, GazzaS said: That's a great job, John. Really nailed it. On another tack... That interior color also would work well for RLM 02... Just in case you ever wanted to build a BoB 109. LOL Gaz. Not outside the realm of possibilities! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 4, 2023 Administrators Share Posted February 4, 2023 John, you brought out the best in an almost, but not quite great kit. It looks stunning, and I just love a short nose Spitty. Sex on the wing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 It’s official. With age, my brain has slowed down, and I find myself unable to follow John’s rhythm of production without my head spinning wildly … Still, great job on the Spit, John 👍! Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: John, you brought out the best in an almost, but not quite great kit. It looks stunning, and I just love a short nose Spitty. Sex on the wing. Thanks Ernie! The kit does leave some things to be desired but it is what it is. Not a BAD kit but it could be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 5 hours ago, HubertB said: It’s official. With age, my brain has slowed down, and I find myself unable to follow John’s rhythm of production without my head spinning wildly … Still, great job on the Spit, John 👍! Hubert Thank you Hubert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I think John you pulled it off. pg18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 WOWZER !! What a magnificent and Stunning build John. Your Spitfire looks PRISTINE.. KUDOS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 hours ago, MARU 5137 said: WOWZER !! What a magnificent and Stunning build John. Your Spitfire looks PRISTINE.. KUDOS. Thank you! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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