nmayhew Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) My first completed build for a few years. Spitfire N3200 crash landed on Dunkirk beach in May 1940. Revell 1/32 kit with a few bits of aftermarket. I tried to force the MkIX Eduard Brassin legs with only limited success (won’t be trying that again). My first attempt at blackbasing - thank you Matt McDougal for all the helpful videos, and thanks to Rick Kranias for his help and suggestions on the way. MRP paints throughout. All markings masked on; stencils are Techmod decals. Camouflage masks I used have too many small waves in them - something to remember for next time - and the underwing A1 roundel was too large so I had to take a historical liberty and end the yellow band short of the aileron (I have seen this on MkVs but never on a MkI). I kept weathering to a minimum as the real thing shows little. Pleased with the overall look but many of my basics were not as good as they should be, so lots to work on. Hope you like it. Nick Edited October 4, 2019 by nmayhew Rocat, mywifehatesmodels, R Palimaka and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 A lovely one. I really like it! Congratulations! Juraj nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Well if you say you’re a bit rusty you’ve still got your eye in for a great build. I’d be pleased with that considering it’s no Tamiya kit. Steve. nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hi Nick Great model. BTW what changes are required to backdate the model to a Mk I ? Nick nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 You've done a great job on that, must build an early one myself. Cheers Dennis nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Excellent work on that, beautifully finished! Nothing wrong with your skills, no rust on you. Painted markings really do look convincing in the larger scales. Thanks for sharing this one. Looking forward to seeing what you do next. Richard nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Excellent build, you convinced me with the subtle weathering. Great looking model, something to enjoy sitting in the cabinet. How was the kit, did you encounter significant problems along the way? I have a Revell Mk.IX wating. Lothar nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 very nice work ! nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 What a coincidence I have just started to the same aircraft last week, but by using old Hasegawa. nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Beautiful work, and the masked markings really add to the finish! Cheers, Tom nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 thanks guys for reference, there is hardly any weathering post main paint job the only additions were as follows: - exhaust stains these were done by spraying with MRP Exhaust Soot - dust wash on the landing gear and wheels, - panel wash around the gun bay covers - prismacolour silver pencil for prop blade wear, a few scuffs around the gun bays and the part of the wing walked on by pilot and ground crew; the latter was only very lightly done as I could see little in pictures of the actual aircraft there were no panel line washes or filters or any oil paint jiggery pokery applied to the main airframe - what you see is how the paint job went down plus MRP semi-matt clear coat and that's it the reasons behind this approach: - original airframe showed little signs of wear (it's one of the best known Dunkirk Spitfires with numerous propaganda pics taken by ze Germans) - the kit's rivet detail and panel lines are pretty in your face as it is; I actually like the effect of the former, and the latter show up nicely after painting anyway, without the need for any panel wash - the main reason though is that most of the weathering effects are already in the paint job courtesy of blackbasing; it's quite time consuming, but ultimately not that difficult if you have a decent airbrush and top quality paint; sadly the pictures make all this hard to see - the iphone didn't like all the extra lighting in my hobby room for some reason for anyone who hasn't tried MRP Paints, I cannot recommend them highly enough the kit is pretty well know I think and is an excellent example of you get what you pay for i wasted a lot of time on the cockpit in details and painting you just cannot see if the main canopy is closed; different story if you leave it unglued, but if it's like mine just save yourself the time and hassle landing gear is a joke, and my desire to avoid SAC lead me to use Eduard Brassin MkIX gear; the result is rock solid, with much better detail, but you will need to bend the gear and grind away a lot of kit to make them fit; and even after all that the rake is still not right on my kit I am hoping that a well-known LSPer is going to bring out a replacement set in the coming months, but we'll see I guess aftermarket used: - Eduard Brassin gear (see above) - Eduard cockpit stuff - only used some of it; seat belts not too bad, just make sure you add the two wires leading back from the seat (if you add one piece of detail, this needs to be it!) - Barracuda seat - really not that impressed to be honest; looks nice but is a b@stard to mate up with the kit bits; instructions are very vague - Barracuda cockpit stuff - mixed bag from various sets; check your references; believe it or not, finding good pics of a I or II cockpit is very hard - Barracuda cockpit door - careful because it has no rivet detail and will stand out like a sore thumb (as mine does) - Barracuda ailerons -fit is not great, but you need them - Barracuda oil cooler - pretty easy to add; I didn't change out the radiator - too much aggro on what is still a pretty basic kit, even though it does make it more accurate - Eduard tyres - excellent detail; the best out there - Eduard wheel wells - usual ill-fitting bs from Eduard here I am afraid; sadly no resin is around - Quickboost exhausts - nice and easy - EZ Line for the antenna and spare photo-etch to make the triangle prong on the mast; I used tiny brass tube to fix the tail antenna bit i scratch built the pilot's rear view mirror to match that on the real thing (or at least get close to its style) if i built it again, i would not add landing gear until all main painting was done; the tail wheel strut was saved until near the end - if you don't do this I guarantee you will snap it off! as much as i love Battle of Britain era Spitfires, I'm not sure I can bring myself to build another one painting was super fun, building it really wasn't and life is too short in my view next Spit will be using this kit, but will be a Vb trop... cheers nick Fanes, Lothar, Alain Gadbois and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, Tolga ULGUR said: What a coincidence I have just started to the same aircraft last week, but by using old Hasegawa. please wait a bit until you show yours mine won't compare favourably! Tolga ULGUR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Cheetah11 said: Hi Nick Great model. BTW what changes are required to backdate the model to a Mk I ? Nick Ailerons Oil cooler Both by Barracuda comes with replacement radiator which is less noticeable unless viewed from up underneath; will look nice once in but i didn't bother Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 "jiggery pokery"...love it! nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 hours ago, nmayhew said: please wait a bit until you show yours mine won't compare favourably! Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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