TimHepplestone Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 With mojo running low I decided I needed a cheap and cheerful build. Out came Revell's Mk IX Spitfire. Adding a pilot obviated the need for lots of cockpit detailing (as well as demonstrated my ineptitude at figure painting). Aside from the pilot its OOB. Markings are RCAF 416 Squadron out of Tangmere in 1944 as per the kit. The major markings are sprayed using montex masks. The invasion stripes are speculative on my part as I have no evidence this aircraft ever had them. Call it modelling licence and anyway I just like the look of them. 1944 Spitfire without invasion stripes is like alcohol free beer - missing something. Painted with Mr Color RAF late war set. I must confess that I'm really impressed with the paints. They spray easily and dry quickly to a hard satiny finish, LSP_Kevin, Durangokid, coogrfan and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great work! The bombs are a nice touch too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Well, she doesn't look cheap! Excellent work, and great finish. Thanks for sharing that. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 wow, fantastic TimHepplestone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Great work! The bombs are a nice touch too Thanks Brian. Here’s the reference photos that twisted my arm MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, R Palimaka said: Well, she doesn't look cheap! Excellent work, and great finish. Thanks for sharing that. Richard Thanks Richard. It ain’t no Tamiya as they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 It may be cheap but it looks great! I really like the weathering effect you achieved, especially around the engine cowl area. Great job! -Elmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I dig it!!!!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Congrutulation. Nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Really nice painting and weathering. Looks great! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman777 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Oh, yeah, VERY nice and I'm not a big Spitfire fan but yours is an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Very nice work, then again I am biased as the Spitfire is my favourite. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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