discussion Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1

[Guest]

I started this a long time a go while I was reading John Nichols book, which inspired me to build the iconic British aircraft famed for defending the skies over the area that I live in during a crucial period of the war.

I really wanted to do this kit justice and although I am happy with the result I feel I could have been slightly more patient and careful at times.

This is the fourth model I have completed since I took up this hobby after dropping it in my late teens (some 20+ years a go) and I am learning some very useful lessons along the way.

Here she is.

 

[Guest]

Very nice build Chris :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ralph!

 

[Guest]

Very nice indeed Chris.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice looking "Spit" Chris. Rick H.

 

[topgazza]

Great build Chis. I must get up the courage to do more weathering even though I prefer the "factory fresh" look

 

[Guest]

Great build Chis. I must get up the courage to do more weathering even though I prefer the "factory fresh" look

I’m not a huge fan of weathering myself. I prefer to go for the ‘museum’ look. I only wash them to bring out the panel lines and detail and using the satin varnish dulls it slightly, which I like.
The other benefit of using water colour is that if it goes wrong I can just wash it off!

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Looks lovely Chris.

 

[adt70hk]

Chris

Absolutely nowt wrong with that!!

Well done.

Andrew

 

[Matt.]

Looks great.

 

[Guest]

Nice looking model, and a suitable finish to show it off, well done.

 

[papa 695]

Very nice Chris.

 

[Guest]

Thank you Steve, Andrew, Matt, Mike and Ian. I appreciate all the comments!

 

[langy71]

Bloody lovely build Chris, a top drawer finish indeed.. :thumb2:

 

[scottie3158]

Chris,
That is a cracking result.

 

[yak face]

Great build Chris , looks excellent , what’s next ? Cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Thanks Chris, Paul & Tony!

Next up is a sea hornet, painting my lads jaguar and finishing the guillows spitfire.

Also have a few ebay sales going, so will need to see how we do there before deciding whats next for the stash.

 

[colin m]

A great build in classic Spitfire colours. Very nice.

 

[Guest]

Thank you Colin.

 

[flyjoe180]

Your Spitfire is a beauty Chris, very fine work.