Daywalker 759 Posted March 17, 2013 Just finished this one today, what an amazing kit which needs no introduction. This is the second Tamiya release, the Mk.VIII finished in the markings of Col. Charles "Sandy" McCorkle- CO of the 31st FG. Destroying 5 enemy aircraft in the air, he became one of a handful of American Spitfire Aces. I used the HGW seatbelts on this build, as well as Barracudacast resin wheels, canopy latch and seat. The cannon barrels are Master turned brass. I used custom mixes of Tamiya acrylics for the paint, and decals from the Spitfire Mk.VIII booklet from Kagero and upper wing and fuselage stars from a Victory Productions sheet. The bottom star was masked and painted with Maketar masks due to the lumps and bumps under the wing. I opted not to remove the seam on the sliding canopy, had a bad feeling that I would destroy it doing so. I can live with the seam. All feedback and constructive criticism gladly received. Thank you for looking! 4 Pete Fleischmann, MARU5137, geedubelyer and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywalker 759 Posted March 17, 2013 A couple more... 4 geedubelyer, Iain, MARU5137 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 28,554 Posted March 17, 2013 That is a beautifully-finished model Frank! One for the website I reckon... Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT68 415 Posted March 17, 2013 Wow!...that is absolutely gorgeous Frank! Beautiful piece of work. Cheer's, Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf Buddee 4,182 Posted March 17, 2013 I'm with Kevin, that's one gorgeous looking Spitfire Frank! Well done indeed! Cheers, Wolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P Stoner 547 Posted March 17, 2013 That's beautiful! Wow, thats a nice Spitfire. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,542 Posted March 17, 2013 That's a beautiful looking Spitfire, Frank. Got a pink one and a blue one to build but I haven't thought of doing one in the desert scheme so may just have to after seeing yours. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted March 17, 2013 Like the others said Frank, that's a beautifully made and finished Spitfire, with just the right touch of weathering to make it look like the real thing. Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SinuheH 284 Posted March 17, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous - bravo! I'm really impressed and will sue your weathering as a guide for mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lud13 963 Posted March 17, 2013 Congrats, that is one sweeeet Spit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer 1,273 Posted March 17, 2013 Frank, that is superb! Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,477 Posted March 17, 2013 Frank, That is one IMPRESSIVE, IMPECCABLY GORGEOUS. Looking Spitfire Mk VIII you have build. It looks FLAWLESS and the painting is exemplary .. She looks very RESPLENDENT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warbird 956 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Hi Daywalker, Another great model to your credit! I like the top notch painting and subtle wheathering. Wing root chipping and exhaust staining are very appropriate. To be picky, I have a couple of remarks: I find the wheathering of the wheels a bit too "flashy" (I guess a sandy color was airbrushed - I would have used pigments instead). Instinctively, I would have placed the sand/brown and blue camo hard separation line at the natural limits of the side/lower cowling panels. If not at the panel limits, as you did, I would have prefer a soft demarcation. Well, I haven't seen any picture of the actual aircraft so I might be wrong... Cheers Edited March 17, 2013 by Warbird 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilB 1,511 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Frank, Outstanding result. Its got everything I like. The Med/North Africa scheme and I have a particular thing for builds in markings different to the country of manufacture. Very, very nice Spit. Edited March 17, 2013 by PhilB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
