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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: RAGIII on August 22, 2024, 10:12:14 AM
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I have recently completed an almost OOB build of the Revell Spitfire Mk. IIa. Mods were pretty much confined to the interior, especially the HGW seatbelts. A couple of firsts for Me were:
1. I used MLT 400 for the first time thinning Tamiya Acrylics
2. First time Not Glossing before applying Decals. ( Just used Micro Set before, and Micro Sol after)
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd5qWKvD/IMG-20240819-191047815-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgRncc09/IMG-20240819-191053037-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPrT8P24/IMG-20240819-191113125-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxNKSXmM/IMG-20240819-191131461-HDR.jpg)
img]https://i.postimg.cc/Lsdm0PSP/IMG-20240819-191142540-HDR.jpg[/img]
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCMqWfm2/IMG-20240819-191148025-HDR.jpg)
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What a gorgeous plane, Rick! Is this the same Revell kit I built in 1967... ? Sure don't look much like mine did; IIRC I used Testor's square bottle enamels and brush painted it.
Dutch
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What a gorgeous plane, Rick! Is this the same Revell kit I built in 1967... ? Sure don't look much like mine did; IIRC I used Testor's square bottle enamels and brush painted it.
Dutch
Thanks Dutch and No, Not the same kit. This is a Newer Mold with better details. That being said there are some Accuracy issues. Some are easy to fix, others not so much. At about $20.00 to $30.00 US dollars if you search it is an extremely good deal!
RAGIII
PS: I also did that original Revell $1.50 expensive kit as a Young Modeler. It wasn't pretty ::)
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Looks stunning RAGIII ;D Weathering and colors captured just right.
The leveling thinner is a bottle of magic. I use it for pretty much all my airbrushing. Works well with Tamiya, Mr Hobby, AK realcolor, Hataka etc
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It appears to be missing its top wing, but apart from that this is a really nice build....
The whole glossing before decals is a bit of a myth it turns out (unless it's Avaittic of course)
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Beautiful Spitfire, Rick, nicely made. That new mould Revell kit is a real bargain, such an improvement on the old BoB one.
The Mk IX is a great steal too.
Masterbox did a good (cheap) set of figures that complement the Spit (and Hurri) nicely, BTW, but not sure if still available. :)
(Not my best work, early, must re-paint them - but just posted here to illustrate.)
I like MLT too although I always wear a mask as the smell is quite strong.
I found it didn't work though with Vallejo or AK - curdled. The surprise was it actually works well with Humbrol enamels, if you ever need to spray them. (Ages to dry though!)
Sandy
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Very nicely done Rick, I'm especially drawn to the finish, you've really "aced" it! This makes me want to get at my Kit but I need to complete my contribution to our Memorial Group Build first. BTW, how did you do the canopy frames, masks and if so your own?? Really lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance
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I agree with Nigel Rick - there is a wing missing somewhere....and the prop is in the wrong position!!
That is a super model - the finish is one to die for. It may be OOB but I would be very pleased to have that in my display cabinet.
Stephen.
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Nice job, Rick. Love the look of those early Spitfires, and your model has captured it well.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks to all for the Comments. They are appreciated! Lance, I used a commercial aftermarket Mask. I will PM when I can with a photo.
RAGIII