Tmavomodry Svet **FINISHED**
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Bugger! 
When I assembled the prop, I must have made the pin too close to the spinner back plate, the result being that when I tried to fit the prop into its recess in the fuselage, it broke off! Oh well, I'm not fussed about them spinning that much!
Spitfire fuselage, getting stuck!
With the bands off....
...and the wings on!
In case you're interested, this is the little guy in the background - an old Mk.XVI getting a repaint.
When I assembled the prop, I must have made the pin too close to the spinner back plate, the result being that when I tried to fit the prop into its recess in the fuselage, it broke off! Oh well, I'm not fussed about them spinning that much!
Spitfire fuselage, getting stuck!
With the bands off....
...and the wings on!
In case you're interested, this is the little guy in the background - an old Mk.XVI getting a repaint.
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Camouflage done!
Aerial mast and undercarriage legs fitted:
God I love how easy these Otaki Spitfires go together! I might use one for the D-Day group build....
Aerial mast and undercarriage legs fitted:
God I love how easy these Otaki Spitfires go together! I might use one for the D-Day group build....
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Daz,
Quick work - and looking good!
regards,
Martin
Quick work - and looking good!
regards,
Martin
Martin R
"the 'R' stands for 'Representative'."
"the 'R' stands for 'Representative'."
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Cheers, Martin!
All paintwork has been done with the hairy stick, incidentally.
All paintwork has been done with the hairy stick, incidentally.
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Paintwork finished.
A little cockpit close-up:
I'll leave this one for now until the decals arrive...!
A little cockpit close-up:
I'll leave this one for now until the decals arrive...!
Daren
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Half-assed Spitfire builder!
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TimJ
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Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Great job on the paintwork.
2020 A:35 B:18. 2021 A: 51 B:25 C:21 2022 A:63 B:23 C:11 2024 A:9 B:4 C:15
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Well, I'm quite annoyed as the decals which I had ordered specially for this build have yet to arrive - especially since I ordered them towards the end of last month! 
I'll give them until the end of the week to turn up, otherwise it's on to plan B....
I have some decals of the correct type (including the small Czech roundels for beneath the windscreen), but it'll mean having to hand-paint the spares box squadron letters, since they're white and not sky!
I'll give them until the end of the week to turn up, otherwise it's on to plan B....I have some decals of the correct type (including the small Czech roundels for beneath the windscreen), but it'll mean having to hand-paint the spares box squadron letters, since they're white and not sky!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Daz,
I hope they arrive soon. But if they don't, I'm betting you'll cope!
regards,
Martin
I hope they arrive soon. But if they don't, I'm betting you'll cope!
regards,
Martin
Re: Tmavomodry Svet
Well, my decals still haven't arrived, so I decided to bite the bullet and use the spares I have in reserve. What can I say, I'm an impatient git! 
The roundels/flashes went on more or less OK (although a couple of little "accidents" resulted!), while the codes and serials went on fine. I haven't bothered to paint the codes white - it might not be accurate, but they look fine as they are, albeit slightly smaller.
The roundels/flashes went on more or less OK (although a couple of little "accidents" resulted!), while the codes and serials went on fine. I haven't bothered to paint the codes white - it might not be accurate, but they look fine as they are, albeit slightly smaller.
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Tmavomodry Svet **FINISHED**
Calling this one done.
I love the Otaki kit - it's nice and simple, and builds into a pleasing model with little effort. In fact, I have another in the stash (making it my 4th!) with designs on doing another which will have some extreme modifications!
I love the Otaki kit - it's nice and simple, and builds into a pleasing model with little effort. In fact, I have another in the stash (making it my 4th!) with designs on doing another which will have some extreme modifications!
Daren
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TimJ
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Re: Tmavomodry Svet **FINISHED**
That's turned out well. Nice work.
2020 A:35 B:18. 2021 A: 51 B:25 C:21 2022 A:63 B:23 C:11 2024 A:9 B:4 C:15
Re: Tmavomodry Svet **FINISHED**
Sorry, Daz!
I'd missed that you'd now finished the Spit. Looks great!
regards,
Martin
I'd missed that you'd now finished the Spit. Looks great!
regards,
Martin
Martin R
"the 'R' stands for 'Representative'."
"the 'R' stands for 'Representative'."