JohnB Posted February 2, 2023 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
RockieYarwood Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Beautiful build and finish! You have really brought out the best in that kit. Cheers, Rockie 5
DocRob Posted February 3, 2023 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
Spitfire Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Nice one, sure looks like a B of B Spitfire to me. Cheers Dennis 4
Peterpools Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 John Beautiful work - perfect cammo paint work. 4
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author 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
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: Looks Great John Thanks! I'm glad you like it. 2
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author 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
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author 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
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Beautiful work - perfect cammo paint work. Thanks Peter. I appreciate that. 2
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Really nice work John. Thank you Martin! 3
PanzerWomble Posted February 3, 2023 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
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author 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
GazzaS Posted February 3, 2023 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
JohnB Posted February 3, 2023 Author 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
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 4, 2023 Administrators 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
HubertB Posted February 4, 2023 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
JohnB Posted February 4, 2023 Author 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.
JohnB Posted February 4, 2023 Author 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.
MARU 5137 Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 WOWZER !! What a magnificent and Stunning build John. Your Spitfire looks PRISTINE.. KUDOS. 2
JohnB Posted February 5, 2023 Author 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! 😀
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