Shaka HI Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Probably the last update before completing the build. I ordered some Quickboost exhausts because I just could not find one of the finished exhaust. Crazy... Fuel stains and because the sheen made the model look too newish, I added more dullcote to give it a more splotchy look. Edited May 14, 2016 by Shaka HI BloorwestSiR and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 That looks great, Shaka! Most impressive. Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 You've been on quite a journey with your Spitfire builds Shaka and done a damned good job and experimented/learned a lot and that's an important aspect of our hobby. We're all continually striving to make our next build better than the previous one and the only way to do that is to be analytical about the techniques involved and self-critical about the results. You've succeeded on all counts; a very fine Spitfire and I'm sure a vastly improved understanding how to try to achieve the Holy Grail of the perfect model! Max Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hear hear, Max! Thanks for the very poetic response. And yes..it's a mini-Journey. Finishing this build has been a goal and I'm motivated to get this monkey off my back..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Well..it's been a "long journey", but the Spitfire is complete. I'm very happy with the results! Special thanks to Max, Carl, Don and Guy (where are you?) -- your inputs were invaluable. Maru -- thanks for the being the "cheerleader" for the build (and the entire forum for that matter)! Kevin -- means a lot for a moderator to make any comments...Thank you all for any comments you all have made. Aloha! Edit: And Harvey -- the man of "Instant Likes" (do you ever sleep?)! And to Mr. Brooks -- I can see the passion this aircraft can elicit to any aviation enthusiast. And non-enthusiast, as they can identify it just by sight! Rest in Peace, good sir! (I used the wheels/tires from the Tamiya Mk. IXc and I found the lost exhaust!) Edited May 17, 2016 by Shaka HI Vandy 1 VX 4, geedubelyer, BloorwestSiR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 That looks amazing, and a fitting tribute to Edgar. Congrats! Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Lovely build Shaka! I'm glad you persevered on it. A very nice tribute to Edgar and everything he brought to the hobby. Carl Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 You did good my friend ! Very fitting tribute........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks all! Now I'm pondering what to do next.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 That looks just the job, a proper Spitfire. Cheers Dennis Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The classic Spitfire!! Weathering looks good for a combat veteran!! Don Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nice job sir! Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Well done Shaka, 10/10 for build quality and determination! Max Yes, where is Guy?! Edited May 17, 2016 by mozart Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi Shaka, congratulations on getting your Spitfire over the line. It has been a pleasure to follow along and the end result looks fine. You have certainly endured some trials along the way but I think the learning experience has been beneficial. Well done and good job. As to what is next, Eric "Winkle" Brown flew a wealth of airframe types. There must be something in the stash that you could pull out and build. Cheers. dmthamade and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) That is a great result.Well done ! Edited May 18, 2016 by Erwin Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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