JaseGill Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Hi All,I'm new here so thought I would introduce myself with my 1st large scale build after returning to the hobby a couple years or so ago, just before this kit was released.. Its mostly out of the box and as everyone knows it falls together after a box shake. It has some aftermarket harnesses and a Barracuda door and crow bar. I've added some wiring to the engine area and its weathered with oils and some pigments. I spent ages reading all about the techniques in various publications and web sites and just the chance to build a 1/32 Spitfire inspired me to get back into the hobby. I'm told the markings are wrong for the type, I didn't find out before I shared this elsewhere and guess I should have done better research rather than choosing the aftermarket decals I liked with invasion stripes Also I now know the Flap indicators (I thought they were gear indicators) shouldn't be down with the flaps up. Oops. Anyway I hope you like and look forward to constructive criticisms. 8
wemattson Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Wow! Excellent job. I'm in the middle of building one of these myself and hope it comes out half as nice as yours. Cheers, Wayne
rkranias Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 welcome to LSM. nice work on this Spit. Look forward to see more
One-Oh-Four Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Looking good, Jase. As for the markings, what's the matter with them? Was the original a Mk.IXe or a Mk. XVI? One other heads-up for when you tackle another Mk.IX/XVI Spit: the Rotol propeller blades that were used for these Marks were actually made of wood with narrow metal plates in the leading edge. The blades could get weathered (especially on the backsides) showing lighter hue but not chipped metal. (www.spitfiresite.com) (Photobucket of Duggy) The Spitfire Mk.V used similar blades when fitted with a Rotol propeller: And if you see these, they're DeHavilland blades used on the early marks, up to Mk.V if I'm correct: (www.spitfiresite.com) Looking forward to see more of your models! Cheers, Erik
JaseGill Posted October 28, 2014 Author Posted October 28, 2014 Eric,Thanks. I was told that PV144 wasn't a IXe and was an IXc. Not sure if that's true but wouldn't surprise me. I also got told about the prop, In the end I toned down the aluminium scratching with some very dark grey (to show wear from the black) so its not as per the pics. The Flap Indicators I'm less bothered about and couldn't be bothered to fix at the time I want to add one of the Masterbox WWII Pilots to it at some point maybe even the dog and I'd love a small 1/32 sports car to make a small diorama based on a painting my mum has on her wall which is of Hurricanes. J.
JaseGill Posted October 28, 2014 Author Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Doogs,I've been admiring your models on Facebook for a while. Great work.I've just added a signature with all of the ongoing builds now.Might be able to put some pics up after the weekend J.
Layton Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Very nice and clean paintwork, is a lovely Spit
Administrators Fran Posted November 13, 2014 Administrators Posted November 13, 2014 Welcome to LSM!! Great work on the Spit!
tbell Posted December 3, 2014 Posted December 3, 2014 Nice work, Jase. If you're looking for a 1/32 car to go along with your Spitfire, Matchbox released a series, including the Aston Martin Ulster and Jag SS100 (link). Cheers, Tony
Spitfire Posted December 3, 2014 Posted December 3, 2014 Looks great to me, a nice way to return to large scale kits. Cheers Dennis
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