discussion Andy's Spitfire trio - 90th Anniversary GB

[Andy T]

Well that went a great deal faster than I thought it would!

Thanks to Colin for suggesting this, Ian for short-notice admin, and all those that have participated and/or followed along.

My aim was to produce three aircraft in different scales, 1/48, 1/72 & 1/144, as similar as possible, with matching paint schemes and squadron markings.

The three very different kits went together without major problems. Clearly the larger having much more detail took longer than the other two, but I'm happy with the outcome of them all.





Baby bear


Mommy bear


Daddy bear

 

[Andy T]

Here they are parked up on "Spitfire shelf" , alongside the first model I ever built.

 

[pjgtech]

Fantastic result, I'm gonna do a similar thing with Tiger tanks, already done a 1/144 and a 1/72, and have a 1/48 and 1/35 in the stash!

 

[PaulTRose]

Those turned out great

Seeing the three sizes gives me 'russian doll' vibe

 

[Andy T]

Thanks guys.

The crazy in me is looking to continue with a 1/32, then a 1/24 at some point

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

They have turned out brilliantly Andy. How you worked on the 1/144 is beyond me. The detail on that model actually makes it look bigger but according to internet its only about 2.5 inches long. Great building.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Steve.
I've been having a browse at some 1/144 model groups on Farcebook and some of the work really puts mine to shame. I can't believe how good some of them are for the scale!

That doesn't detract from the fact that I'm really happy with what I've achieved though. There'll always be a bigger fish

Here's a picture I put up on my socials for non-modelling friends, to give them an idea of scale

 

[pjgtech]

Nice pic for comparison, I suppose if you put the standard unit, eg: jar of Tamiya paint, they would not be familiar with that, so would still have no idea of scale! Lol

 

[Steven000]

This turned out really great Andy, blown away by the speed you got this trio together well done!

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Steven, and yes Peter, I used a picture of a CD for comparison too but some of the younger ones might not have seen one of those either

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work on all three Andy.