JohnB Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 All done with this one. The art and photos I have show it in a very weathered condition. I didn't want to do that so I made it as it might look before all the weathering. Just some moderate weathering, etc. After market includes Barracudacast wheels and Kagero decals. Painted with Xtracolor. I replaced the kit exhaust stubs with some from a Hasegawa P-40. I think they are a bit more accurate. Bear with me while I get used to my new camera! I hope y'all like it. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Very nice, John!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Very nice, John!! Thanks Gaz! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Really nice John. I much prefer the slightly weathered look too. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hi John, that is a nice Spit. I like the exhaust stains! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 20 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Really nice John. I much prefer the slightly weathered look too. Carl Thanks Carl. I just couldn't bring myself to trash it out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, joeg said: Hi John, that is a nice Spit. I like the exhaust stains! Thank you! I tried to be a bit subtle on those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Another winner buddy !.....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, harv said: Another winner buddy !.....harv Thanks Harv!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Storming build as ever John, subtle and restrained weathering and perfect finish......photography’s not ad either .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Very beautiful Spitfire John ,I like the paintjob. Very tempted to build a XVI in 1/32 as well. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Storming build as ever John, subtle and restrained weathering and perfect finish......photography’s not ad either .... Thanks Phil. The new camera should put a end to all the crappy pictures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, DocRob said: Very beautiful Spitfire John ,I like the paintjob. Very tempted to build a XVI in 1/32 as well. Cheers Rob Thank you Rob. It's a nice kit and a easy build but markings, etc are a little limited. I'd recommend getting the Kagero book, which comes with decals, before starting a build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Another beautiful build, John ! Well done ! Hubert PS : and I still prefer the Spit with elliptical wing-tips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 9 hours ago, HubertB said: Another beautiful build, John ! Well done ! Hubert PS : and I still prefer the Spit with elliptical wing-tips Thanks Hubert. I do too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Spot on, there's something about the late war markings that are really attractive to me and that is just right, as to weathering used but not abused is the way to go for me. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Spitfire said: Spot on, there's something about the late war markings that are really attractive to me and that is just right, as to weathering used but not abused is the way to go for me. Cheers Dennis I'm glad you like it. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I was never a big fan of clipped wing Spitfires, but you've gone a long way toward changing my mind. Well done, John! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Bill_S said: I was never a big fan of clipped wing Spitfires, but you've gone a long way toward changing my mind. Well done, John! Thanks Bill! I'm pleased you like the results of my efforts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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