Daz's racing Spitfire **FINISHED**
Daz's racing Spitfire **FINISHED**
I'll be doing this...
...with one of these
I originally started a build of the Revell Spitfire XVI with this same paint scheme, but it's kind of stalled for one reason or another. I was also hesitant about putting this one into the GB as I wasn't sure if the scheme was actually natural metal or genuinely silver. A bit of internet digging revealed it WAS silver to go with those red cheat lines. So not only is it bright, but it should cheer folks up a bit to see a silver Spit being bodged on my desk for a change!
...with one of these
I originally started a build of the Revell Spitfire XVI with this same paint scheme, but it's kind of stalled for one reason or another. I was also hesitant about putting this one into the GB as I wasn't sure if the scheme was actually natural metal or genuinely silver. A bit of internet digging revealed it WAS silver to go with those red cheat lines. So not only is it bright, but it should cheer folks up a bit to see a silver Spit being bodged on my desk for a change!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
- lancfan
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Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Very nice choice Daren.
David.
David.
David.
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If you forget the past, you may lose the future.
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Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Nice
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Apologies for the lack of updates on this one!
I've been moving slowly forward with it, however, and the model is now starting to look like a Spit!
I'll try to fire up my progress pics tomorrow.
I've been moving slowly forward with it, however, and the model is now starting to look like a Spit!
I'll try to fire up my progress pics tomorrow.
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
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Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Well past "tomorrow", any progress ?
John Ratzenberger
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Yep, just a bit slow on the uploads!
Will get photos on tomorrow for definite.
Will get photos on tomorrow for definite.
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
We should all be pretty familiar with the old Matchbox Spitty by now!
Fuselage being modded:
Slapping paint on the insides:
Sticking things:
Fuselage being modded:
Slapping paint on the insides:
Sticking things:
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Spitty's current status:
I'm going to try masking for the first time to get those red stripes on. Should be interesting...!
I'm going to try masking for the first time to get those red stripes on. Should be interesting...!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Masking up:
Looks like it's had a really bad accident!
Bugger!
Still a bit of touching up, and you can't tell...
A couple of wee bits to finish for the painting and building, then it's on to the decals...!
Looks like it's had a really bad accident!
Bugger!
Still a bit of touching up, and you can't tell...
A couple of wee bits to finish for the painting and building, then it's on to the decals...!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
- JohnRatzenberger
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Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Gleaming !
John Ratzenberger
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Thanks, chaps. It's a good thing I checked the actual colours of the full-sized aircraft!!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
A little more work. The black cheat line is a bit wonky, but an easy fix!
The model is now sitting on its landing gear, awaiting decals and final bits!
The model is now sitting on its landing gear, awaiting decals and final bits!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
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Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
That's starting to look very bright and cheery
Enjoyment over accuracy. That's my motto
Re: Daz's racing Spitfire
Model should get its decals over the weekend, with any luck!
Daren
Half-assed Spitfire builder!
Half-assed Spitfire builder!