Old_Tonto's Spitfire Vc ***Finished***

[Old_Tonto]

Well the home made decals worked out ok



My new girlfriend.




Will let the klear coat that I just applied dry overnight then press on. I hope to finish tomorrow evening (family permitting! ).

[Molly-new]

She's looking good OT, nice recovery on the U, and I really do like the 'girlfriend', my type of gal.

[Old_Tonto]

Disaster. This one just nearly hit the wall.

The canopy fogged big style, don't know why as I did everything as normal.



I tried Montex masks rather than tamiya tape but that should not make any difference.

I am stepping away from the model whilst I ponder the situation. Should I try to fit a replacement canopy (without damaging the paint work!) or just bit the bullet and paint the glazing black?

[Dirkpitt289]

I completely understand the desire to toss this one against the wall (being a Spitfire and all ) but you've already put a lot of effort into it and it would be a shame. It wouldn't be difficult or even that expensive to get a replacement vac canopy. I say put it aside for now and order a new canopy.

Look at me trying to save a Spitfire...

[Old_Tonto]

Look at me trying to save a Spitfire...

I always new you would in the end.

I have decided to paint it black for now & see how it looks. I can pick up a new canopy at SMW tomorrow.

[Old_Tonto]

Stuff it. Painted now & doesn't look too bad. I have had enough of it by now, like it says 'Down With Everything'.

[Dirkpitt289]

Nice recovery, OT.

[Martin R]

OT,

Good finish. It looks really nice with the matt varnish on.

regards,

Martin

[Saxon]

Nice job, I'm a big fan of the painted over canopy look anyway.

Your build made me look at mine from about 10 years ago and I noticed that my references (thanks Aussie Decals!) were also incorrect showing a all foilage green upper.