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Offline Epeeman

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Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:56:02 AM »
All,

This model was bought for me by my wife (Jacquie) as a cheer me up gift whilst I was out of work.  Jacquie guessed I already had this one but this was the only WW1 kit she saw in the shop and liked the colour scheme.  This was a nice gift idea so did not like to disappoint Jacquie by not building this kit again.

This is another of Revell's recent re-issue of the old kit.   I kept the build fairly simple and could not resist adding the pilot figure.  Mostly built OOB with a few minor changes/additions to the outside of the model, e.g. worked MG's, added the fairing below underside of top wing to cowling (some sort of engine plumbing I'm guessing), rudder control horn, etc.

Rigged with combination of 4lb fishing line and stretched sprue.   As I've mentioned before, these old kits are really not bad and fit together really well - the top wing just snapped into place on this one.

Jacquie was pleased with the result as much as me.

Next on my bench will be the WNW SE5a which I've had for a fair while.

Regards

Dave


























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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 07:10:21 AM »
A super piece of work, Dave and bravo, Jacquie!

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 08:21:34 AM »
Nice simple clean build.

Plus that young eager if undernourished airman looks so happy. ;D

Keith
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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 10:20:24 AM »
Fantastic work, Dave! I am such a sucker for that camo scheme. Well done,

Lindsay
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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 11:45:40 AM »
Simply gorgeous, Dave!  I love the scheme.  What paints did you use?
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 01:01:15 PM »
Dave, Another fine Example of Just How great these kits caqn look in the Hands of a Great Modeler! Like Bud I love the Colors and am curious about the Paints you used?
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Offline rhallinger

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2014, 03:47:17 PM »
Another beauty Dave!  I love what you do with these old kits, for which I have a soft place in my heart from childhood, when I slapped them all together with tube glue and Testor's or Pactra gloss enamel and a cheap tiny brush. :D.

Your application of this paint scheme is superb.  Very well done my friend, and thanks for keeping these memories alive.  Outstanding build!

Cheers and huzzas,

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2014, 04:45:13 PM »
Beautifully done Dave, the scheme you used is very appealing and the finish on the model is superb, you have done a great job with the rigging as well.

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 09:12:50 AM »
Very nice build indeed  :) 8)




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Offline Old Man

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 09:30:08 AM »
Great build, Sir!

A real treat for the eyes.

Fine old kit, really brings back memories....
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Offline mgunns

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2014, 11:13:45 AM »
Hello O.M.:

Great looking build.  It is fun to see these old kits.  They are a fun build, and like you say, just OOB turn out pretty darn good.  Love the scheme and with those new decals, I may have to pop for one.

Thanks for posting.

Best

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Offline Epeeman

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2014, 01:30:10 AM »
Many thanks, all -

This will now be the last of the efforts on these ancient, large scale Revell kits. 

Bud - The paints I always use are Revell 'aqua' colour acylic paint.   As a brush painter these work really well for me and when sufficiently thinned (plain tap water) dry to smooth finish with no brush marks left showing.

Regards

Dave
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 07:31:04 AM »
How did I miss this one? This is a superb build - it just oozes quality. Excellent modelling and wonderful paint and markings. Great all round especially as this kit is so old.
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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2014, 07:43:46 AM »
Quote from: lone modeller on July 16, 2014, 07:31:04 AM
How did I miss this one? This is a superb build - it just oozes quality. Excellent modelling and wonderful paint and markings. Great all round especially as this kit is so old.


Dave, what "LM" says and more. And like Bob mentions earlier, "thanks for the memories"!
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline IFF1418

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Re: Another 1/28 Revell Spad XIII
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2014, 07:24:46 PM »
Hello Dave,

This is a stunning build! Superb painting, so neat. Great rigging too and decals are flawless. Great scheme! Many congratulations Dave well done!

Kind regards
Patrick
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