Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk. Vb

[Wendall]

Morning All, Finished this one off this morning. It's an excellent kit and great fun to build. Thanks for the encouragement and advice along the way.

Here she is.

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Couldn't resist having a play!

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Thanks for looking

Jason

 

[Polux]

The paintwork is excellent Jason!!

I say it again, the colour tone is magnificent, as the subtle weathering as well

Cheers. Polux

 

[dubster72]

Polux has stolen my words! That's an excellent build Jason, lovely paint that looks well faded & just the right amount of weathering.

 

[papa 695]

That is a great and stunning build Jason Job well done

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb build Jason, you should be very proud of this one. Unique paint scheme too, not often seen on model subjects. I like the period looking photos, very convincing.

 

[monica]

excellent build Jason, lov paint that looks well faded & just the right amount of weathering.

very well done :rolleyes:

 

[yak face]

Superb job Jason , the build and paintwork are flawless. Great build matey , cheers tony

 

[Dave W]

Great build Jason.Amazing paintwork.

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

Jason, I really like this build. I am really surprised with the cannons. The detail there is not bad at all. Was that Aftermarket or Airfix's? If it was Airfix's, that means their kits are getting better.

John

 

[BigZimmo]

Excellent work, Jason!!! Painting and weathering is well done. Looks as though this machine has been accomplished a lot of hard missions..... great!!

 

[Ziper_it]

Top work Jason, painting is perfect

Francesco

 

[colin m]

That's a really nice build, the pictures keep drawing me back to look again and again.

 

[Bunkerbarge]

Lovely weathering job and realistic finishes. I don't remember seeing a brown/grey camouflage before so something a bit different as well. I really like the under surfaces.

The period shots work well but if you got the camera right down to ground level they would look even more convincing.

 

[stona]

Top job, very well done. Malta Spitfires....love 'em!

Cheers

Steve

 

[tr1ckey66]

That is a magnificent Spitfire! Can't really add much to what has already been said but agree that the finish and weathering are both top drawer. Gong for sure!

Cheers

Paul

 

[Alan 45]

Not a spit fan myself but that is one of the best I've ever seen great job on the paint work I like that desert wash you've used to give it that dust operational look it makes it look really authentic

 

[The Migrant]

Excellent job, Jason

 

[Wendall]

Thanks everyone for the great comments. I'm really pleased you like it.

Jason, I really like this build. I am really surprised with the cannons. The detail there is not bad at all. Was that Aftermarket or Airfix's? If it was Airfix's, that means their kits are getting better.John

I did look at metal cannons John but the kit ones were detailed enough for me. Just painted them a very dark grey and gave them a rub with gun metal pigment to pick out the details.

Jason