discussion Completed. ICM 1/48 Spitfire VIII. U.S.A.A.F. Fighter. Italy 1943

[spanner570]

Here's the finished model.

All brush painted using Vallejo Model Air acrylics. As I don't mask my models, everything is painted freehand, including the canopy frames.

Most of the decals are correct, but I couldn't resist the great nose artwork and kill tally for a second version of this fighter, so I combined the two.

I've tried to get the camouflage demarcation 'squiggles' something like. Some experts would probably tear my approximate effort to bits, but I'm happy enough with it.





















Thanks for looking.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to fire up this machine. I have an invasion date to keep......

Capt. Mora Pastatopin USAAF

 

[Fernando N]

Nice clean finish Ron, nothing wrong with some liberal markings, its your model after all and they do look fitting :thumb2: :thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

Very nice Ron

 

[Steven000]

Very nice model and pictures Ron!
Steven

 

[john i am]

Great paintwork Ron and there's nothing wrong with a bit of the artistic license on your model as I indulge in that a lot myself.

 

[Mini Me]

570, a very clean build and I am in complete agreement with you as to making it the way "YOU" like it.
(PCO)......Pease Carry On, Rick H.:thumb2:

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Love it Ron. Great pictures as usual.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Ron :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

A really nice job, Ron. Great photos to match. :thumb2:

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[boatman]

Very nice model and pictures Ron!
Steven

570, a very clean build and I am in complete agreement with you as to making it the way "YOU" like it.
(PCO)......Pease Carry On, Rick H.:thumb2:

HI Ron what the guys said above is what I think as well
chris

 

[boatman]

AN Ron any chance of some close up pics of both your nose art as I cant make them out ?
chris

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Great model and photos. Glad to see the Yanks keeping their planes in such pristine condition :thumb2:
Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks to those who've posted nice comments. Much appreciated.

Chris, I'll sort something asap.

I deliberately avoided any sort of weathering for a purpose...See the near future.

Thanks again for all your posts.

Ron

 

[Matt.]

Looks brill, can’t believe this was hand painted

 

[spanner570]

Matt. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate your kind words.

Ron

 

[yak face]

Lovely crisp paintwork matey , and beautifully smooth , a master class in brushing . The nose art looks fab and im curious what youve got in store for it next
Cheers tony

 

[spanner570]

Yo Mucker!

Glad you like me 'airyplain'.
Smooth? It should be after all me faffin' abaht trying to get summat like the right colour for the Beige/ Lt. Brown. Including the Dk. Brown, I reckon about 6 coats in total!

Next? No weathering is a good clue....

Thanks again.
John Constable

 

[stona]

Very, very nice Ron, definitely Aston Martin (the dog's bollocks) rather than Austin Allegro (total bollocks).

Cheers

Derek Robinson (shop steward dec.)

 

[Jim R]

Next? No weathering is a good clue....

He'll either wreck it, drown it or enlist the help of a certain person and set fire to it. Whatever methinks it will be good :smiling:
Jim