Ralph Riese Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hobby Boss kit with mods using parts from the Tamiya Mk.IX and the Hasegawa Mk.I. Aftermarket included props from GMF, exhausts from Quickboost, wing cannons from Master-Model, and wheels from BarracudaCast. Extra rivet detail added to the engine panels with Radu's wheels, and markings painted on using masks from Mal Mayfield. Bill Cross, Model_Monkey, philtn and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Riese Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Happy to provide extra info on the mods if anyone is interested. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph. Lud13, mpk, Model_Monkey and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Incredible work Ralph! Such a meticulous and well-crafted finish. Superb weathering. Can I publish it on the website? Kev mpk and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Holy crap! That plane looks so good, I can SMELL it! :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Impeccable as always Ralph! I am always amazed by your weathering skills, absolutely out of this world. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxos345 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Spectacular, awesome build Ralph. I also love your weathering skills, man i am jealous!!! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Amazing stuff - again. The dusty weathering is especially convincing. Nice to see variation in the panel line/rivet colours, rather than the customary uniform dark colours. Splendid work. Inspirational. Kels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 That does look good, well used, the exhaust look as if you have just turned the engine off Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 As I said on the other forum Ralph, it is truly brilliant. That is what I am striving to accomplish with my models...someday maybe. My hat is off to you....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiner Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Very beautiful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ralph, I sit here dumbfounded, bewildered and awestruck! Just when I think we've seen your best you raise the bar still higher. This has to be one of the best built and most beautifully weathered Spitfires I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. Your delicacy of touch, thought and technique are flawless. I'd like to thank you for taking the time to share such crystal clear and inspirational imagery. To my eyes, this is a thing of magic and beauty! Seeing your work has made my day. I appreciate it, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ralph, there are very few people that can capture a worn weathered look the way you do. You, Spencer Pollard, and Chris Wauchop are in a class all your own! Holy Crap! I sincerely wish I could accomplish something remotely close to what you achieve. Simply brilliant! Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lud13 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This is as good as it gets...great work and superb finish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 You've got a gift, Ralph. I really appreciate you sharing it with us. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ralph, Your work is incredible! I have really enjoyed watching this superb model come to life and your skill at detailing the look of a wartime fighter is a joy for the eyes. I ws so happy to see this model complted, it's pure inspiration! I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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