AIRFIX 1/72 SPITFIRE PR. XIX

[dubster72]

Well here's my first ever 1/72 aircraft!

It was a very nice kit to build, no fit problems other than a small step on a wingroot, which was probably more down to me than the kit!

Here are the pictures, any comments positive or negative are gratefully received.

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A couple of pics of the Spitfire mounted on its backdrop - one as b&well for the authentic look!

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Thanks for looking

Patrick

 

[Alan 45]

Nice Patrick and it makes a nice change to see different decals on one , love that chipping effect

 

[eddiesolo]

Very nice Patrick, great job on that prop! Love the piccies, set it off nice.

Si

 

[Wendall]

Very nice Patrick, the color modulation and the chipping are fantastic. I'm pondering exhaust staining for my Mk V at the moment as it can so often look wrong on scale models. Yours though heavier than I think I want on mine looks good and flows nicely over the fuselage. Good work mate.

Jason

 

[Polux]

You have nailed Patrick!!

I'm agree with Jason, nice colour modulation and subtle chipping effect

Lovely build!

 

[dubster72]

Thanks guys, I'm very pleased with it even if my eyes are demanding a rest!

Alan & Polux, for the first time I used pencils for the chipping & found they worked pretty well.

Jason, you're quite right, the exhaust staining is rather too pronounced. I went a bit heavy on the airbrush!

Cheers all

Patrick

 

[monica]

very nice build Patrick, do like the chipping as well,

over all very nice,:rolleyes:

 

[Laurie]

Very nice Patrick. Nice understated chipping although as has been said I think the Pilot may have been unhappy with the exhaust heat.

To show my ignorance what do the roundels represent. I realise that an XIX was photo reconnaissance but have not seen roundels like these.

Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

Very nice Patrick. Nice understated chipping although as has been said I think the Pilot may have been unhappy with the exhaust heat.To show my ignorance what do the roundels represent. I realise that an XIX was photo reconnaissance but have not seen roundels like these.

Laurie

I believe it is Swedish Laurie, as for the exhaust...too rich a mixture

Si

 

[Laurie]

Thanks SI.

Interesting what were the Swedes doing with a PR Spitfire XIX.

I thought and found this.

http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/1998/08/stuff_eng_detail_spit19.htm

Laurie

PS was this comment also for me Si.

'I aspire to be a modeller with talent-lacking that, I shall admire the creations of masters without envy; but with awe!'

 

[The Migrant]

Nice one Patrick, looks really good. This was one of the first of Airfix's 'new-tools', and goes together well as you say. Their later new-tool Spits are even nicer. Great paintwork BTW.

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks SI.Interesting what were the Swedes doing with a PR Spitfire XIX.

I thought and found this.

http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/1998/08/stuff_eng_detail_spit19.htm

Laurie

PS was this comment also for me Si.

'I aspire to be a modeller with talent-lacking that, I shall admire the creations of masters without envy; but with awe!'

No problems Laurie, interesting link and read, thank you for that. As for the quote: it is all for me, your aircraft definitely are from a talented modeller.

Si

 

[dubster72]

Thank you Monica & Laurie! I should have said it was in Swedish livery, I picked that as it was a bit different to RAF markings. That link was very interesting.

Ha-ha those Swedish meatballs are a rich diet!

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely work Patrick, that has come out nicely.

 

[dubster72]

Mike & Joe, many thanks as I know you two build wonderful 1/72 aircraft.

As far as the new-tool stuff from airfix goes, I'm disappointed with the FW190 A-8 I'm doing now - it's a dog!

 

[flyjoe180]

As far as the new-tool stuff from airfix goes, I'm disappointed with the FW190 A-8 I'm doing now - it's a dog!

Uh oh, why is that Patrick? I was thinking of building this one soon.

 

[Ray Scheller]

I really enjoy seeing Spitfires done in other colors than the RAF. This one has a great color with very distinct panel lines. Love the weathering and chipping. Great build.

Ray

 

[papa 695]

Great work Patrick the pre-shading looks very good and i really do like the spinning prop effect

 

[dubster72]

Uh oh, why is that Patrick? I was thinking of building this one soon.

Joe, it's the fit at the front causing the problems as per the pics below :

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The issues are small, but unnecessary IMHO. The machine gun cowling needed sanding at the rear to fit at all & you can see the engine cowling ring doesn't fit right.

Maybe I've got a Friday afternoon one!

 

[dubster72]

Ray & Ian thanks so much, the prop was a bit of an experiment, but I think it worked out well