It's been a while since I got the bug again to start modeling and finally (after a couple false starts) we have a finished model! Things have moved on massively since I remember holding an Airfix kit in my hands at the easily misguided age of 13. Seeing the box art I used to get excited about seeing my end result....... They NEVER came out the same. Partly because of the use of enamels without thinners. There's a wealth of tips and tricks on the internet and with them and a new sense "13 year old eagerness" I set about to create my own Spitfire,
We started with the cockpit construction
Painting the inner cockpit with XF-71. Small details painted then washed with an oil based black.
Then the fuselage halves are put together, sanded and filled where large gaps appear.
Unfortunately I didn't take any more photos of the build process up until the completed assembly. I will however be taking more photos of future builds. Once the whole thing was assembled it was off to the sink for a wash before priming.
First up, panel line shading
Then the first color was laid down..... XF-21. Followed by the camo. There's a lot of debate up for this but I settled for what I find visually more appealing. A deep green and brown.
Brown - XF-52
Brown - XF-52
Green- XF-26
Paint left to dry it was time to remove my masking efforts....
Next up was to add the final parts ready for klear coating then decaling followed by more klear and then weathering... topped off with a coat of matt varnish we have the finished product....
There are a few mistakes and fuck ups but overall I'm very happy with the result. Great fun and the best £5 I've spent in a while!
up next........ Stug 4....Curtis P40....... Mitsubishi Zero........Mustang P51
Stay tuned.
Thanks for reading
Kirk
Stay tuned.
Thanks for reading
Kirk
