JohnB Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 I decided to embark on building the old Hasegawa Spitfire that's been on my shelf for many years and do it as Lynch's a/c he flew from Malta. I'll be using this Aires cockpit set since the kit one is very basic, etc. I'm not 100% sure his a/c had the sand filter, standard wing tips and grey blue/brown camo so I'll be giving that some extra thought. However, I DO like the artwork on the Xtradecal sheet so I might go on and do it like that. We'll see. 4
Spitfire Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Looking good all ready, the Hasegawa kit is one of my all time favourites, pretty dated but also accurate in outline. It wIll definately stand out from the rest with a Malta finish. Cheere Dennis 2
JohnB Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Spitfire said: Looking good all ready, the Hasegawa kit is one of my all time favourites, pretty dated but also accurate in outline. It wIll definately stand out from the rest with a Malta finish. Cheere Dennis Thanks Dennis. It sure is a simple kit to build and should go fast. I'll have to do it as a clipped wing bird as the longer wing tips are missing. I have no idea what became of them but clipped wings will still be good. 2
Bill_S Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Thanks Dennis. It sure is a simple kit to build and should go fast. I'll have to do it as a clipped wing bird as the longer wing tips are missing. I have no idea what became of them but clipped wings will still be good. Is this the Mk VB, John? The one with the pointy wing tips? If so, I've got one here that I could scavenge them from. 1
JohnB Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bill_S said: Is this the Mk VB, John? The one with the pointy wing tips? If so, I've got one here that I could scavenge them from. Thanks Bill. I'm going to build it with the clipped tips so no need for the replacement pieces. I appreciate the offer though! Thanks!! 2
KevinM Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Nice start on the pit John looking to see more. 2
JohnB Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, KevinM said: Nice start on the pit John looking to see more. Thanks Kevin. I've made a lot of progress on the build since it's such a simple and easy kit to build. And everything fits. I'll start painting soon. 2
Peterpools Posted September 16, 2023 Posted September 16, 2023 John Nice choice for your latest build and always love to see " A Golden Oldie" on the bench. I built the kit when it first came out OOB as there was no AM back then and thought it was excellent as I remember. I'm afraid it's long gone but it's a warm memory. 1
JohnB Posted September 16, 2023 Author Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice choice for your latest build and always love to see " A Golden Oldie" on the bench. I built the kit when it first came out OOB as there was no AM back then and thought it was excellent as I remember. I'm afraid it's long gone but it's a warm memory. Even though it's a oldie it's still a nice kit. Raised panel lines and all LOL. 1
Irishman1 Posted September 16, 2023 Posted September 16, 2023 Love to see the different paint schemes!! 2
JohnB Posted September 16, 2023 Author Posted September 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Irishman1 said: Love to see the different paint schemes!! A nice change from green/grey and dark earth, etc. 1
JohnB Posted September 17, 2023 Author Posted September 17, 2023 About done with the camo except for a couple of touch ups. The Extra Dark Ocean Grey/Dark Earth/Dark Mediterranean Blue scheme sure makes for a different appearance. (I don't have any Dark Med. Blue so I substituted some Mr. Color Intermediate Blue which, to my eyes, is fairly close. The upper camo is Xtracolor.) Decaling soon! 2
Peterpools Posted September 17, 2023 Posted September 17, 2023 John Looking mighty good and you might need to build an extension to house all the builds this year - amazing how you work so quickly and beautifully - no errors at all. 1
JohnB Posted September 17, 2023 Author Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Looking mighty good and you might need to build an extension to house all the builds this year - amazing how you work so quickly and beautifully - no errors at all. Thank you Peter. I need to do SOMETHING to store all those models. I've started putting some of them in card board boxes and storing them in closets, etc. LOL 🤪 1
JohnB Posted September 17, 2023 Author Posted September 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, Spitfire said: Looking good. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. 1
Bill_S Posted September 17, 2023 Posted September 17, 2023 4 hours ago, JohnB said: Thank you Peter. I need to do SOMETHING to store all those models. I've started putting some of them in card board boxes and storing them in closets, etc. LOL 🤪 You need Imelda Marcos' shoe closet! 1 2
JohnB Posted September 18, 2023 Author Posted September 18, 2023 Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19648-spitfire-mk-v-malta-finished/ 1
Peterpools Posted September 18, 2023 Posted September 18, 2023 Just over to check out the final build pics ... gorgeous work ... a tribute to the venerable Hasegawa kit. 🏆 1
JohnB Posted September 18, 2023 Author Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Just over to check out the final build pics ... gorgeous work ... a tribute to the venerable Hasegawa kit. 🏆 Thanks Peter! 1
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