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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #45 on: March 07, 2021, 07:36:09 AM »
That really turned out well Guy. Oustanding piece of work. Love that cockpit detail and subtle weathering overall.
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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #46 on: March 07, 2021, 09:21:43 AM »
That's one hot looking Spit!

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Camo Pt2
« Reply #47 on: March 07, 2021, 04:14:16 PM »
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  :o

Did you treat them with any decal fluids like Micro Sol? I did, so if you didn't then that might explain why I had to scrape them off and you could just lift them off.

Really beautiful work! I really should get mine finished...
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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #48 on: March 07, 2021, 06:34:13 PM »
Thanks all  :D

Inspired me to order one, even though I’ve got other Spitfire kits in the stash. ;D  Very nicely done.

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Bob


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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  :o

Did you treat them with any decal fluids like Micro Sol? I did, so if you didn't then that might explain why I had to scrape them off and you could just lift them off.

Really beautiful work! I really should get mine finished...
/Fredrik


No I didn’t Fredrik, it was weird though - it’s like a dry transfer, it literally peeled off in one piece leaving the lettering behind. I don’t know if it was Eduard’s intention, but the final effect is really cool!

Thank you for mentioning it though - if you hadn’t it would have been another one for the bin under my bench! (It’s getting quite full down there...  ???)



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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #49 on: March 08, 2021, 12:04:21 AM »
    Wonderful Spitfire Guy, and it will really spice up that new display cabinet you've ordered. The very subtle wear and weathering looks exactly as you had stated you wanted for future Builds, "So there will be a nod to weathering, but, frankly, not a lot." You've achieved Lots of realism but a very clean effect, nicely done!
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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #50 on: March 08, 2021, 12:26:04 AM »
The finished product is Excellent! Those peel off stencil decals look fabulous as does the final painting and subtle weathering!
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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #51 on: March 08, 2021, 01:40:25 AM »
Ah thanks Lance,

But I’m still tempted to do factory fresh models - I just always give in at the end!

Cheers Rick  ;)

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #52 on: March 08, 2021, 06:35:49 AM »
That looks superb Guy. To see an early model in the black/white scheme is also a treat. The weathering is spot on IMO. That will be a real gem in your new display cabinet.

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #53 on: March 08, 2021, 11:52:46 AM »
Very nice results!!

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #54 on: March 09, 2021, 05:44:42 AM »
Looks lovely, Guy.

Nice!

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #55 on: March 09, 2021, 07:10:16 AM »
Thank you!

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #56 on: March 09, 2021, 11:59:44 AM »
Fantastic model Guy! I love the finish too. I'm currently torn between projects but the Tamiya Spitfire keeps calling my name saying "me next!". Many thanks for sharing with us.

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #57 on: March 15, 2021, 11:49:20 AM »
Sharp clean build , excellent craftsmanship !

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Re: New Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I *Finished!
« Reply #58 on: March 22, 2021, 09:07:50 AM »
One never gets bored of Spitfires, especially when so elegantly modelled. Congratulation!
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