Rick Griewski Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The PR blue is very nice. I feel you have just the right weathering and 3D enhancements. Nice work! Rick alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Looks great Alan! Getting closer to the finish line. Carl alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Looks totally awesome Alan. I still don't understand the lower wing taping that you showed us a few pages back. The shading must be really light, perhaps it's just the lighting conditions in the photos. Nonetheless, the model looks superb all the way around. Just awesome mate! Regards, Troy alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks everybody, Troy - the tape was an experiment to create disimmilar shardes and break-up the tones... first time trying it... I prefer to go my old route and just blend as I go! Anyhow, next up is to mount the IFF antenae and the Rebecca approach beam antenae I made today! Pics to follow shortly Cheers Alan Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Clear coat done, using Gunze GX100 Super Clear III. Great product, easy to use mixed with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner, cut at 50/50. Edited March 17, 2018 by alaninaustria Alburymodeler, SapperSix, Gazzas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 That looks great! So nice to see a Spitfire in a different scheme. Gaz alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Well, she's up on her feet.... a few nasty surprises underneath the Tamiya tape on the canopy frames - not happy about it but, hey... she's almost done! She just needs a few things done like exit ramps doors for the radiators added and she's done! The Rebecca approach beam antennae underneath... Edited March 17, 2018 by alaninaustria Cheetah11, LSP_Kevin, MikeMaben and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hope we see some rfi pics soon.. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 You've caught this so well Alan - proper nice! Torben alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Very nice Cheers Dennis alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Well done, Alan. Blue prop tips are a nice detail. Sincerely, Mark alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I hate to carp over such a nice model finished in one of my favourite schemes Alan (and it may not matter to many) but I'd suggest revisiting the undercarriage angle if still possible. The stance of your model is very reminiscent of early Spitfires (marks I-Vb), but the 'C' wing and later introduced a more forward rake angle and greater splay to increase the wheelbase for better stability. The greater angle was achieved by inserting a triangular wedge against the spar, which rotated the leg further forward. The small blister on the underside just aft of the inner edge of the bay was to accommodate the main gear leg pintle (gear leg rotation 'axle') which now protruded outside the outer skin. I've put together this composite to show the differences. In numbers, the forward rake is 17 degrees from the vertical, and the outward rake 1.5 degrees. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks for the info Chek - I will note that for my next build - I can't really change the stance now, she's all glued up! Thanks for the kind words and informative feedback guys! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Well done, Alan. Blue prop tips are a nice detail. Sincerely, Mark Hi Mark, the tips are yellow!!Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 'the tips are yellow!!' Yellow prop tips are a nice detail! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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