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Post by tigrazor on Dec 15, 2015 15:16:59 GMT -5
This is wobbling between my ears for too long now. Should be a fun side project (one of the many, I know...). Oh and yes, that Revell Mk XXII Spitfire really IS crappy - better like that here instead of building it complete - this would take ages (or you buy a Tamiya or similar instead  )... Works done so far:>filled the panel lines with Mr Surfacer and sanded them (those panel lines are far away from being good!) >added rudder steering by cutting the triangles and adding profiles build the pilot and added flettened lead wire instead of the OOB straps (looks more real).   |
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2015 16:34:42 GMT -5
Liking where this is headed already my friend! Relax and have some fun!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 15, 2015 20:55:44 GMT -5
Pulling up a chair for this little adventure before Andy steals the best view.  |
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 17, 2015 7:50:33 GMT -5
Count in - I might even be on the front row for once.... |
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Post by dupes on Dec 17, 2015 11:10:57 GMT -5
Trying to guess the scale based on the tail in the pic...1/32?
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 17, 2015 13:06:17 GMT -5
Welcome all.  Trying to guess the scale based on the tail in the pic...1/32? Thats right Dupes - its 1/32. Dont know what the original kit was from Revell has here (Matchbox? Monogram?). |
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 20, 2015 9:46:59 GMT -5
Small progress here. I managed to complete the Spitfire build and filling all of her panel lines. A special pain in the a... was the landing gear - it broke twice. Arranging it was another story, although it looks so simple. Anyways - its on! Yesterday we had a local modelers club meeting and I felt slightly demotivated when I looked at the othe projects going on there - B-17 in natural metal finish, Hasegawa/Revell Sea King in 1/48 and even a 1/32 Revell Uhu. WOW!!! Felt good to chat with the members again after a long break. What Im not too sure about atm are the colors for the Spitfire. Ive looked in the net, and at my local hobby shop (whos selling Vallejo) in the color charts... I think theyre close enough, are they?     |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 20, 2015 11:50:49 GMT -5
I am with you about local club meetings... went to two meetings for last two days and it really helps me feel motivated to keep it going.
I don't know much about Spitfire and I hope one of wingy nuts can help you. Todd works for Vallejo he may be able to help too.
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 20, 2015 12:07:38 GMT -5
I think the colors are pretty close - and furthermore theres the "scale effect". Had a chat with another modeller from here and he just completed a Tamiya Spitfire by chance:  Hes a real nice guy (and a talented one as well!) and he offered me his remains of the MrHobby RAF color set. Aint that nice?! |
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Post by tigrazor on Feb 15, 2016 1:28:44 GMT -5
Pilot got some more paint. I added the rank insignias on his jacket and placed a box of fruit. The pilot and his ride wil get another base as shown above, btw. Wasnt too happy with this one.  |
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Post by adt70hk on Feb 15, 2016 17:36:18 GMT -5
Top job as always!
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