repeater Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Finally - just in time for the Spitfire GB, here is my Spitfire Mk VIII, built for the Pacific War GB right here on LSM. I'm yet to post the final pics - so here they are. Firstly, a big call out and huge THANKS to Dave J for supplying the decals. Dave - this one is for you. I added the following to the excellent Tamiya kit: From BarracudaCast BR32001 - Seat with leather backpad BR32003 - Cockpit upgrade set (stick, throttle etc. includes cockpit stencils) BR32002 - Door with separate crowbar BR32010 - Z-block 4 slot mainwheels (for Australian Spitfire VIII's) Decals are also from BarraCudaCals I also added - HGW Sutton Harness - Eduard exterior PE (in the end I used very little). Paints used were Gunze Mr Color. Weathering was the usual mix of pre/post shading, oils, washes etc. This was my first Tamiya 1/32 superkit - it was an immensely enjoyable (and very long) build. Highly recommended. WIP link here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1239-tamiya-spitfire-mkviii-79-squadron-raaf/ Now for some pics: Cheers, Tim. 4
TeWika Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Tally ho! What a excellent job you have done Tim- I love it!! Cheers Ted 1
rkranias Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 love this scheme! and the meaning "Have A Go Jo". 1
Dave J Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 No worries Tim, I am glad that I could help you out! Fantastic finish! So you going to do another one for the Spit GB then? 1
GusMac Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Great finish Tim, especially like the faded out effect on the tail. Cheers Gus 1
repeater Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks all! No worries Tim, I am glad that I could help you out! Fantastic finish! So you going to do another one for the Spit GB then? Dave, yes I'm thinking of a Mk. IX (classic eg. Johnnie Johnson) or 453 Squadron with full D-Day stripes. 1
Wingco57 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Nice work Tim, especially like the weight effect on the undercarriage due to the heavy bombs. Cees 1
rieser Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Hello Tim. Always nice to see a RAAF bird. Lovely work all round. Cheers, Ralph. 1
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