New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!

[FAf]

Darn it... still, better caught now than later. Does that mean that you now lack the under wing roundel with the yellow outline?!
/F

[Gisbod]

Thanks Alexis 

Darn it... still, better caught now than later. Does that mean that you now lack the under wing roundel with the yellow outline?!
/F

Nope, it’s fine Fredrik, there was enough. Just one of those annoying little oversights that I beat myself up with! I’ve finished the markings now - no pics yet, and yes it did have a noticeable ridge which I’ve sanded but at the cost of having to re spray some areas. One of these days I’ll have a smooth, perfect modelling project!

The do still look ok though, I’ll post something tomorrow...


Guy

[Gisbod]

As promised. A picture with all the painted markings complete.

Just a gloss coat then stencil decalling which I’m slightly concerned about as Tamiya decals are a little thick.

I’m still undecided about how much to weather. I rather like it as it is, which I know isn’t on trend! I’ll do something subtle though I guess. Masks worked beautifully Fredrik- just a shame I had the slight hiccup - it would have been as good as I could hoped for otherwise...


Thanks for popping by 


Guy

[Alexis]

Excellent job on the markings Guy !

Yes , I as well find Tamiya decals to be on the thick side and don't like settling down in the panel lines . Subtle is how I would do the weathering , it will blend with the cockpit . I always think it looks weird when you see a build and the cockpit is heavy weathered and the out side frame is not and vise-versa . Too my eye it just doesn't look right .


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Impressive work on the Roundels in spite of the mishap! They look Fantastic to My Eyes!
RAGIII

[kensar]

Very nice paint work, Guy.  Some very subtle weathering will set it off!

[FAf]

Great work with the markings, even with the mishap. You should get some of Eduard's stencils. I just used them on my Spits and you can scrape off the carrier film which really leaves just the text. I'll post some images in my thread tomorrow.
/Fredrik

[Gisbod]

Thanks Alexis, Rick & Ken,

Great work with the markings, even with the mishap. You should get some of Eduard's stencils. I just used them on my Spits and you can scrape off the carrier film which really leaves just the text. I'll post some images in my thread tomorrow.
/Fredrik

Fredrik - ah that sounds ideal, although I may try one or two and see what they look like.

That’s interesting though, are they like dry stencils or regular decals?


Guy

[gedmundson]

Excellent progress, Guy. Looking forward to the next installment 
Cheers,
Gary

[Gisbod]

Well...

tried the Tamiya  decals and wasn’t impressed, silvered and thick, so I’m holding off until I get a set of Eduard stencils (another expense!) they’re ordered so shouldn’t be too long.

I might make a start on the Eduard Triplane while I’m waiting...


Guy

[FAf]

I'm sure you'll be happy with them. Sorry for my late reply, but here it is.

Eduard's stencils are normal waterslide decals. I placed mine just as I normally would, but did get some silvering. Unhappy with that and with a hunch in the back of my mind I tried to remove the carrier film and using a toothpick that went quite alright.

/Fredrik

[pepperman42]

Very sharp work!!

Steve

[Gisbod]

Thanks Fredrik & Steve 


Fredrik, like you I wasn’t overly impressed with the Eduard stencil decals - so I tried your scratching method. I actually just lifted a corner and peeled off the carrier film with tweezers - as you said, it left the lettering and looked painted on! Amazing 


Anyway, that’s finished it - beautiful kit. I’d thoroughly recommend it. Sorry for the poor background (my bench), I keep meaning to get a piece of coloured card, maybe I’ll update the pictures at a later date.

Thanks for following along 


Guy

[Alexis]

 

[rhallinger]

Beautiful model Guy!  Inspired me to order one, even though I’ve got other Spitfire kits in the stash.   Very nicely done.

Best regards,

Bob