GusMac Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 This has been the project for the last 6 months or so. Great kit which fits really well except for the engine covers! Just couldn't get the engine installed in a way which allowed the covers to be swapped on and off. Explains why you see so many off these with the covers off. Pictures taken outside as we're in the middle of as dry a spell of weather as we've had in 20 years or so. It has barely rained here in about 8 weeks! Any golf fans - we're about 30 miles from Carnoustie so the Open could be exciting this week. The fairways are like concrete so there could be a few interesting bounces! All the main paints were from Ammo's Late WWII RAF set and the details were done with a mix of Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. The codes, insignia etc were done with Maketar masks which are fiddly for the roundels but give a nice result. Weathering was with pastels, Ammo PLWs and filters. Generally happy with it but there's a bit of silvering on the walkway decals so I think I'd paint them the next time. As always, comments welcome. Cheers, Gus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Hi Gus, your Spitfire is a clear wow and the paintjob is perfectly blended with the roundels and Insignia airbrushed. It pays not to lean to decals to much. The chipping is where it should be. Don't worry to much about the engine, the rest of the bird looks great enough. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Hej Gus, defintely a well executed Spitfire. Chipping is nicely done! Cheers Joachim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very nice! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted July 22, 2018 Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Gorgeous, really nicely weathered! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very nice Spitfire build. Great weathering! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Gus.. VERY NOICE!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryWilliams Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Great job excellent paintwork. I have built three of these Tammy Spits. The first being the same aircraft as you also using the masks. I had the same problem with the engine panels. I managed a bit better with the second build but with the third the fit was perfect. So it is true when they say about these Tammy 1/32 warbirds that if something is not right it isnt the kit, it is something you have done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted August 19, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 19, 2018 Saweet! Love the weathering and contrast. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thanks all. Barry, it must be true that 'the third time is the charm' then! It seems the tolerances are just so tight that the slightest misalignment somewhere can throw it all off. Planned next build is a Trumpeter A-7E so given the issues with that this will seem like a dream. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 WOW, you nailed it ! Weathering is perfect buddy.........Harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thanks Harv. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis.E Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Gus - Lovely job (Not that I was expecting anything else from your stable...LOL!!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks Dennis. Nice to see you're still around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 9, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2018 Beautiful job! Gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis.E Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Many thanks Gus...just finished moving from one end of this country to the other... Now I cannot decide what the first new project for my new workbench will be!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Nice part of the world you've moved to Dennis. Funnily enough we both have a settlement called Glenbervie fairly close by. Went to Whangarei many moons ago on the way to a jet boating trip in the Bay of Islands. Look forward to seeing what you pick to christen the new bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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