discussion 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb trop.

[Wendall]

Hi All.


I've had some time away from the bench and most things model related. As always, I find the best thing to reignite my love for this hobby is to build a Spitfire.


The kit is Airfix's newish tool Vb. Built nearly oob, although an Eduard harness was added after I took these pics.


The decals are aftermarket from a company called AMC. Really thin, quite fragile but laid down a treat. They look almost painted on.


Here are a few in progress shots.


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This is how she sits as of this evening. Bit more work to do on the wing root chipping and I shall probably add some oils and pigments.


Anyway, t'is nice to be back.


Jason

 

[Guest]

Nice to see you posting again!!!


Wow! And what a return....looks very well done so far. Personally I love the paintwork on the cockpit.

 

[papa 695]

That is looking very nice Jason

 

[Guest]

That's a very nice looking spitfire.


scott

 

[Wendall]

Started the weathering with oils. Toning down the decals and adding some shadows and general filth.


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I'm trying to be careful not to over do it but I am enjoying the process.


Thanks for looking


Jason

 

[flyjoe180]

Wow, that's looking superb Jason.

 

[Guest]

Love the paintwork on this, it is stunning

 

[Wendall]

Thanks for the great comments.

 

[Wendall]

Getting there... Got some work on the prop, exhausts, wheels and undercarriage left to do.


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Thanks for stopping by.


Jason

 

[Guest]

That's looking very good Jason

 

[papa 695]

That is looking very good Jason

 

[Robert1968]

This is looking very nice indeed Jason ( you can never get too many spits to model on) this is looking to be a lovely painted version


Welcome back Jason


Kind regards


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb.