Kendzior Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi, All In January 2017 I decided to restart old Revell's Spitfire Mk. 22/24 kit, which I started around a year earlier, but gave up temporarily due to its poor fit and lack of detail - and the most important, lack of idea, how to paint it. This time however it was most of all to be an exercise in rescribing, scratch-building and riveting (using RB tool and must say it was fun) - did this all for the very first time in such a large scale, so didn't want to spoil any better or more expensive kit... Therefore added here some more details: upgraded wheel wells and new landing gear covers, SAC gear legs, resin wheels, formation lights, Eduard's seat belts and dashboard, CMK's resin gunsight. This is really a vintage kit and it shows.You can find the workshop thread here. I was hoping to get a result, which would look nice in the second row on my shelf, in Southern Rhodesian markings. Have I won? Well, she's not perfect, please judge yourself - I hope you like it Best regardsHubert (The prop'n'spinner are "bluetacked" only and moved a bit during the photo session... sorry for that). MikeMaben, Zero77, Rocat and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Wonderful build, Hubert! It was a pleasure to follow you build thread, and having built this kit myself, I have the utmost respect for what you've managed to achieve here. May I publish it on the website? Kev R Palimaka and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks, Kev Sure you may publish it on the website. Best regards Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous, a really fine result. Cheers Dennis R Palimaka and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hubert, It looks excellent! Gaz R Palimaka and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaffyMan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Like it a lot and the end result is brilliant - really enjoyed the build tread it was a pleasure to watch Taff R Palimaka and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunda Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Great result from that 'difficult to make look good' kit- cant remember seeing one thats come out as well. Kendzior and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 WOW!! Beautiful build. Been thinking about getting this kit for some time but don't know if I want to but the time and effect into making this kit a respectable effort? But after seeing yours I'm leaning towards getting one now! Keep up the work inspirational work!! Reuben Kendzior and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 That is spectacular! What you've done with that kit is amazing. Nice choice of markings too, something a bit different. Can't wait to see what you do next. Excellent work! Richard Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hubert, Great work, dedication, and result! Cheers, Tom R Palimaka and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hubert, you are winning all the way with this one. What a great result, Bravo! Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Very nice Spitty. Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Many thanks for all comments, very happy that you like it Not an easy kit, but worth effort, because if built OOB looks quite odd. Hope that despite the wrong shapes of the nose, canopy and many other parts, it resembles F Mk.22 At least from 1 m distance (32 m in 1:1 scale ). More photos at my blog. Stay tuned, best regards Hubert Edited July 11, 2017 by Kendzior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Terrific Spitfire Hubert, great build thread, and the scheme is very nice too. Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Beautiful work! Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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