mdeanstrauss Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Here's my Spit, which I began over two years ago, with an extended break in between... (The WIP is here) This was a kit of firsts for me: My first camo paint job My first use of aftermarket decals, resin, and photo etch parts It would be no surprise for me to report that it was a well engineered kit and any fit problems I may have experienced were of my own doing... Further, I was delighted for the most part with the resin parts, especially the engine rocker covers, the pilot seat, and the cockpit hatch... I am not sure I would purchase the cockpit add-ons, other than the photo etched control panel... The Barracuda Cast decals (stickers) were really quite excellent and settled onto the craft better than any decals I've used; however, they are tender and must be used a bit more carefully than OOB decals... Finally the Gator masks I used for the camo paint job were excellent too... I would grade my build performance from two different perspectives: From the perspective of the top builders on this site, I give myself a B-/C+, because so many of the Spits contain far more extras than I could imagine adding, plus they are far cleaner builds than mine... From my own personal capabilities and experiences, I give myself an A-/B+ for stretching myself on a build further beyond where I have ever been before... much of that stretching was a result of following so many excellent builds on this site... I really love epic builds and this was one for sure... Edited February 19, 2015 by mdeanstrauss MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmh53wrench Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very very very nice!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'd give you a definite A+ on this one Mitch! Any build you finish, and can walk away feeling that it embodies some improvement or important lesson, is a successful build. May I publish it on the website? Kev mdeanstrauss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice indeed. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That is lovely. What's the history of the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tony Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) It looks great,......however,......you seem to have mixed up the Barracuda decals options between a 92 Sqn RAF N. African based aircraft and a 79 Sqn RAAF Pacific based aircraft? The code `UP' and serial are for the RAAF aircraft,.......sorry! Cheers Tony Edited February 19, 2015 by Big Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Veeerryyyyy cool..., Thumb's up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeanstrauss Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'd give you a definite A+ on this one Mitch! Any build you finish, and can walk away feeling that it embodies some improvement or important lesson, is a successful build. May I publish it on the website? Kev Yes Kev... that would be great if you published it... thx. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Looks great to me, especially for the "firsts", a definate keeper Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Looks terrific! That is one vibrant paint scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeanstrauss Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 many thanks to you for looking in and making kind comments, which are encouraging to me as I consider my next build... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Awesome Spit . Fit and finish is spot on :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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