discussion Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk VIII - Fargo Express

[Guest]

Hi All,


This is my completed Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Fargo Express. I built this using Arifix kit A02065A - 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc. 


Build Summary


I had loads of fun with this one. Doing up a custom paint and decal scheme was a bit challenging but the result turned out allright. One of the decals tore off, so I decided to repaint it, the result isn't the best, but I am satisfied with it. I also left it with a Satin finish as opposed to a Matte finish, personal preference. The kit was painted using mainly Humbrol enamels. I also did up a small circular base for it too. The paint scheme and decals were taken from a book called Fighters over Italy. I also did up a video with a rotating display, and was happy with that result too - all the little imperfections can be seen in this! 


All kit details and build progress are here in the


Build Thread








FInal Video 










Final Pictures

I hope you all like it. All comments welcome!

 

[dave]

 Nice job, good to see the spit in a different scheme.

 

[Gwyn]

Very impressive model, I love the paint job.

 

[papa 695]

A great looking Spitfire Bob, and a very nice base its sat on.

 

[Guest]

Beautifully done,  superb paint job.

 

[The Migrant]

Looks good Bob 

 

[Guest]

Nice work, Bob.

 

[Guest]

Lovely job

 

[colin m]

Nice one Bob, it came out really well.

 

[Guest]

Fantastic, the camo, the red of spinner and yellow of bands on the wings combine very well also nicely executed paint job and panel lines. Well displayed black background, video  really comes off looking great.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Bob

 

[Guest]

 Nice job, good to see the spit in a different scheme.

Very impressive model, I love the paint job.

A great looking Spitfire Bob, and a very nice base its sat on.

Beautifully done,  superb paint job.

Looks good Bob 

Nice work, Bob.

Lovely job

Nice one Bob, it came out really well.

Fantastic, the camo, the red of spinner and yellow of bands on the wings combine very well also nicely executed paint job and panel lines. Well displayed black background, video  really comes off looking great.

Nice work Bob

Thanks all for great comments.