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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: mgunns on November 26, 2013, 11:53:41 AM

Title: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: mgunns on November 26, 2013, 11:53:41 AM

Okay:  I know I have built at least three of these over the years.  I got this from a friend of mine in California in the 80's.  I always wanted to try my hand at another one but I never felt I had the skills to do it right or at least give it a go.  I did this about 4 years ago when I first got back into WWI modeling and am fairly happy with the results.  Today, naturally I would do it differently, but I still like it in Rickenbackers markings.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/RevSPAD_1.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/RevSPAD_1.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_6.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_6.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_5.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_5.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_3.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/REVSPAD_3.jpg.html)
Like Dave said, lots of clean up, and the cockpit begs for super detailing. 

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: LindsayT on November 26, 2013, 01:07:18 PM

Lots of cleanup required, but she sure does clean up well! Nice scheme, Mark.

Lindsay

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: Jacek on November 26, 2013, 04:42:56 PM

Very nice SPAD.
Also think about to do next, but do not XIII, just VII.
Roden has set SPAD VII in 32, only weak  :-\
Jacek

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: coyotemagic on November 27, 2013, 02:20:12 AM

She's a beauty, Mark!  The SPAD is a challenging build in any scale, with the intricate rigging and the 5 color scheme, but you pulled both off brilliantly.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: Epeeman on November 27, 2013, 03:46:34 AM

Great, Mark!

Done the old kit justice - also, really pleased to see what others have done with this particular kit.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: lone modeller on November 27, 2013, 04:19:53 AM

Very colourful scheme and a very good build of an old set of moulds. Just shows what real skill and patience can achieve.

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: GAJouette on November 27, 2013, 11:04:32 AM

  Mark,
She still looks great my old friend. Always one of my favorite kits too. My compliments to you on your ever growing skills and craftsmanship.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: Ernie on November 27, 2013, 09:38:28 PM

Beautiful job Mark.  Older kit or not, it really ended up gorgeous!
A testament to your abilities.  Nice!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: IFF1418 on November 28, 2013, 06:08:14 PM

Hi Mark, very nice colors. A wonderful looking plane. Great job Mark!

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: mgunns on November 29, 2013, 12:21:45 PM

Thanks Guys:

I appreciate the comments and compliments, means a lot.  Thanks all for stopping by and scoping out the old girl.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: Adam on November 29, 2013, 10:11:53 PM

Very nice painting.

Adam.

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: olfogey on November 30, 2013, 06:06:58 AM

Nicely done............

Jim J. -- "olfogey"

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: KONG on December 04, 2013, 09:15:01 AM

Old Rickenbacker would be proud of it Mark.

Beautiful  8) Great work and a stunner too

All the best

Dave

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 04, 2013, 02:08:11 PM

Nicely done Mark, a good crisp paint job ;)

Andrew

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 05, 2013, 04:53:29 AM

Great to see others still doing the old Revell kits !

Title: Re: Revell 1/28 Spad XIII
Post by: mgunns on December 05, 2013, 06:33:56 AM

Thanks again guys:

They are fun to build.  I just do it right out of the box, not a lot of doo dads added.  Watch this space for more.  ;)

Best

Mark