Eduard Spitfire Mk.IXc - 1/48

[Guest]

Jim.
Looking good, I used the Panzer Putty on my little plane , thought it was the dogs. Gave such a clean line.
Did you use your light box for these photos?
John .

[Jim R]

Hi all
Tony, Steve and John - sorry for the late replies.
Tony - good customer service doesn't cost much but must do the company good. People who read of my experience will think well of Eduard. They did do well.
Steve - the figure is well detailed but a little rough in the casting. My figure painting leaves a lot to be desired but hopefully as part of the whole scene it will be OK.
John - first time I have used the Panzer Putty but I like it. Yes all the photos are taken with the light box and camera on a tripod and set to have a 2 second delay.
The Spitfire is finished. All decalled and weathered. The finish is not as good as it should be. I airbrushed the primer on a very warm day and it went on slightly rough. My fault not a fault with the Stynylrez. I didn't sand it back well enough and so subsequent work was affected. It looks better in the photos than in reality! :tongue-out3:
Top and bottom before the wheels and propeller.
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and completed (prop is not glued so that is why it is wonky - done now)
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Painted the pilots face and started blocking in the clothing.
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Jim

[Alun Wells]

Jim
Nice looking Spitfire, pilot looking good too.
Cheers
Alun

[Lee Drennen]

Sorry Jim I missed this one Very nice clean build super detailing

[Guest]

Very fine work Jim.

[Guest]

Very nice Jim. I must say I found this kit a joy to put together when I did it.
Jim

[Steve Jones]

Jim

Ooooh! Sweet! That is a really cool looking Spit. You must be pleased with the look. Well done mate

Steve

[Si Benson]

Morning Jim,

Shame about the rough finish (not that I can see it) . Had a similar issue with my Marder where I don’t think I thinned my paint enough or it was too warm
I reckon you got away with it anyway...looks excellent sir:smiling4:
Si

[Guest]

Hi Jim.
Like Si I couldn't see anything wrong with the paint finish.
Impressed with the photos, pleased that I got one, just need to test it .
Pilot coming on well.
John.

[Jim R]

hi all
Alan, Lee, Peter, Jim, Steve, Si and John - your supportive comments are much appreciated. Thanks :thumb2:
Finished the pilot. As I have said I am not a figure painter and although this had loads of detail the cast was a bit rough in places. Being 1/48 didn't help either. The Optivisor lets me see fine but they haven't yet invented an 'anti hand shaking' device :tongue-out:
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Just a simple grassy base to do.
Jim

[Guest]

Nowt wrong with that wee chap Jim - very nicely done. I wouldn't even try tackling a 1/48 figure.

[Fernando N]

Very nice looking Spit Jim:thumb2:, sorry to read about the primer issue if you didn't told I wouldn't have seen it.
The pilot turned out great too.:smiling:
Looking forward to see the base with both on.

Fernando

[Guest]

Well done sir, I've always liked a good Spit !

[RM6239]

Jim
Great result with the Spit, pilot looks good.
cheers
Ross

[flyjoe180]

Your pilot looks great Jim