discussion Gary's 1/48 Eduard Spitfire Mk.IIa Weekend Edition build

[gweller]

For my contribution to the GB I thought I would have a go at this:-
Currently studying the instructions and waiting for the postman to deliver some goodies (paint and masks etc) so I can begin.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

A true hero of the BOB. Great choice.

 

[colin m]

Brillaint. A true work horse of the BoB. Interesting box art, a Spitfire escorting Stirlings.

 

[Portman]

That's a cracking choice!

I'm actually reading one of Bader's books at present - not a bad read.

 

[gweller]

Still waiting for the paint to arrive otherwise I would have made a start. Still gives me a chance to get the Wildcat finished.

 

[flyjoe180]

A great choice Gary, look forward to seeing the build

 

[Geoffers]

Very nice choice Gary

Geoff.

 

[gweller]

I'm looking forward to starting as soon as the postman delivers the paint. I've been drooling over the kit and studying the manual - it's quite complex and a bit above my pay grade to be honest, but I shall give it my best shot!

 

[flyjoe180]

I'm looking forward to starting as soon as the postman delivers the paint. I've been drooling over the kit and studying the manual - it's quite complex and a bit above my pay grade to be honest, but I shall give it my best shot!

You'll enjoy the build Gary, it's just a matter of taking your time

 

[gweller]

You'll enjoy the build Gary, it's just a matter of taking your time

Thanks Joe, good advice!!

 

[gweller]

Let battle commence! The postman came up trumps this afternoon, so at last I can make a start. Never used Hataka acrylics before so will be trying them out on an old model first.

 

[colin m]

Let battle commence! The postman came up trumps this afternoon, so at last I can make a start. Never used Hataka acrylics before so will be trying them out on an old model first.

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I don't use these paints myself, but others have been very positive about Hataka.

 

[gweller]

A bit of progress, would have liked to have got further than this by now, but the Wildcat build has been keeping me busy. Still, it's a start....

 

[adt70hk]

Shouldn't be any problems given that it's an Eduard.

Will also be interested to hear how the Hataka paints go.

ATB

Andrew

 

[gweller]

At last I've managed to start work again on the Spitfire, and just to prove it here is photo of the seat etc. Hopefully will now be able to make quicker progress than I have so far.

 

[Geoffers]

Nice

Always a good feeling when you get to start a build you’ve been looking forward to. I’m building the Mk.I which has gone together well so I’m sure you will enjoy the build.

Geoff.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Gary