Airfix 1/24 Spitfire "the big one"

[reserve]

Superb!!!

[robbo]

Thanks for the great comments fellas

And thank you for a great bit of history, think it's always nice to have some history on the subject.

Flory wash is going on the underside today

[406 Silverado]

Jul 15, 2023 5:26:05 GMT -5 robbo said:

Thanks for the great comments fellas

And thank you for a great bit of history, think it's always nice to have some history on the subject.

Flory wash is going on the underside today

I'll be watching for that one for sure!!

[robbo]

Squeaky bum time, slap it there it's great stuff. I'll do a more controlled wash in the wheel wells as the Flory can be a bit hard to clean out of there

[robbo]

Got to make sure it's nice a dry before cleaning it up so the longer you leave it the better

[406 Silverado]

Yessirree... those washes sure look messy when they go on but produce some mighty fine results when they're cleaned off. Lookin' good so far Ian!!

[robbo]

You have to resist the urge to clean it up to soon don't you

[406 Silverado]

Jul 15, 2023 8:42:54 GMT -5 robbo said:

You have to resist the urge to clean it up to soon don't you

Heck yeah you do. lol
I'm ADHD and I cannot stand messes.

[Tojo72]

I really like that Flory stuff for planes

[robbo]

So do I, especially when it comes out like this



Top has got a wash on

[themongoose]

Great stuff! Beautiful. Love those florry washes myself as well

[406 Silverado]

That stuff looks like it works the same as the Mig wash I use. Looks nothing short of fantastic Ian

[robbo]

Thank you I'll get it cleaned off today

[garydavis-Rest In Peace]

Dang Ian...that bottom wing looks Great! That wash is called "Flory wash"? I use the TAMIYA washes on cars. Never heard of the Flory wash before. I guess because I'm basically a car guy. Interesting how you apply this wash ALL over the subject and then clean it off. Sure shows some great results.

[garydavis-Rest In Peace]

Man...what a learning experience I just had. The Flory wash is incredible. I went to their website and learned a whole bunch of techniques. Here is a link to one of Mr.Flory's vidios. He is doing a Spitfire in one of the videos too. I thought it was a copy of Ians build...but it looks like a 1/48 scale. To small...lol
I couldn't figure out how to post a youtube Video so, I can post a link to the page he has Videos on.

www.florymodels.org/washes

[robbo]

If you've picked up something of use Gary then great

Right wash all cleaned off then I went round pin washing where needed like the engine, wheel struts, wheel wells, inside the pilots door etc

Dry overnight then a flat coat, no more shine

[garydavis-Rest In Peace]

That sure looks GREAT Ian! That Flory wash is the bees knees for sure. I did order the 8 box set. Can't wait to work with this stuff. Painting it on is cool but...airbrushing it on looks way easier to me. Both techniques are good. I think I like the none bubbling with the airbrush. Thanks for posting this in your WIP Ian.

[robbo]

Glad to be of help mate

I've got the full set too, I won them too from Flory on Facebook

[406 Silverado]

Jul 16, 2023 13:38:22 GMT -5 robbo said:

If you've picked up something of use Gary then great

Right wash all cleaned off then I went round pin washing where needed like the engine, wheel struts, wheel wells, inside the pilots door etc

Dry overnight then a flat coat, no more shine

What a beauty! I mean what a B.E.A.U.T.Y. so far Ian.

[deafpanzer]

Weathering the model is my second favorite part of modeling because it always amaze me how washes can transform everything just like your Spitfire!

[garydavis-Rest In Peace]

I agree 100% deaf...especially with the FLORY washes. That stuff is way too cool!

[brandonk]

I've heard this is splendid kit. You whipped this out faster than I could read the thread. Incredible work. I have two of the "older" Airfix kits in this scale. The BF-109E and the P-51D, both need a great deal of attention.

[Joe Rix]

Coming along beautifully robbo. I am a huge fan of flory washes. You have used them to superb effect my friend.

[robbo]

Thanks very much chaps and glad you like the wash

Nearly finished just got a few little bits to do and it'll be all ready for it's first show in a week and half

[406 Silverado]

Jul 18, 2023 3:56:17 GMT -5 robbo said:

Thanks very much chaps and glad you like the wash

Nearly finished just got a few little bits to do and it'll be all ready for it's first show in a week and half

You'll have to let us all know how it goes at the show Ian. Lookingf forward to those finished pictures buddy.

[deafpanzer]

Jul 18, 2023 3:56:17 GMT -5 robbo said:

Thanks very much chaps and glad you like the wash

Nearly finished just got a few little bits to do and it'll be all ready for it's first show in a week and half

Have fun at the show and don't forget to leave home your credit cards and bring cash only if you can't control yourself. Also don't forget to tell our friends I said hi and let them know MSC is back and running.

[robbo]

Will do fellas

OK I think this is done. Got to put the radio wire on which I just noticed I haven't done from the photo but thats alright

[brandonk]

These large kits intimidate me a bunch. You pulled this off and the level of detail is amazing. This is a work of art. Well done!!

[stikpusher]

Gorgeous finish! That is one fantastic looking Spit!

[deafpanzer]

Well done Robby! I really enjoyed following your build and you even made me appreciate the true beauty of Spitfire more!