Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) I have to come clean ... I started the Spit some time ago as a closet, calm your nerves project, after I hit a wall on the Albatros. I've only worked on the Spit while waiting for parts to set up o dry on the Fokker D.VII. The Spit is going to be a true OOB build with no AM parts except Barracuda's door, even though I bought a few more upgrades, I'll save them for a future build. At first I was going to have the cowlings off and the Big Merlin hanging out in the wind but after Big Beautiful Doll and the two WNW kits, I decided to close it up. Keeping things simple and enjoyable (at least for me) my goal is creating an interesting display and presentation with light weathering; Used but not Abused. The Front Office is done and the fuselage is ready to be closed up. Now it's back to the Fokker for a while. I can't tip my hat enough as Tamiya kit is near perfect. Part fit is right on the money and no issues at all. I'm following the instructions for everything, including the painting guide and so far, so good. Of course, I couldn't find my bottle of Tamiya XF-71 for the cockpit color when I was ready to paint and settled on my lone tin of Humbrol for the cockpit interior. Tamiya supplied the balance of the colors needed. Light dry brushing was followed up with a burnt umber oil pin wash. Edited April 20, 2013 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 WOW, nice office. Love to watch this. Hope you get stalled more often. Then you can continue with this....LOL.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks harv To tell you the truth, I'm just loving the Spit and may just push on for a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nice one Peter - will be following like glue... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick32 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looking good Peter - And i'm looking forward to following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Marus It's more like cruising a bit. Appreciate the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Iain Thanks Buddy Hope you stick with me to the finish line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nick Take it easy and actually listen to the doctor. I'll go slow so you won't have to push it to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 What a fantastic-looking OOB paint and weathering job. Good show, Peter! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Peter, Welcome to the Tamiya Spitfire club!!!! Looks good, keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks Mark Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks Don Appreciated the kind words. Of course, my Spit isn't in the same league as yours but nice to be in good company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Peter, Welcome to the Tamiya Spitfire club!!!! Looks good, keep 'em coming. DITTO! You are a sneaky one... but I am happy about that! These kits really are THAT good, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KallistiUK Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Always room for another Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Peter, Peter, Peter,.............ya know what's funny? You're cheating on your Fokker with a Spitfire and I'm cheating on my Spitfire with a Fokker! Wierd eh? Nicely done so far! Cheers, Wolf Nick32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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