Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IXe

[Wendall]

I'm not really sure why but this one has spent the last few months gathering dust on the shelf of doom.

I did start a build thread which you can see here.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/eduard-1-48-spitfire-mk-ixe-beer-barrels.28496/

All that needed doing were the exhausts, canopy, a few minor parts and some weathering so quite why it has taken me months to get around to it is baffling.

Anyway, it's a fantastic kit. I really enjoyed the build and who doesn't love a Spitfire. There is one glaring error that I noticed when it was to late to remedy (There may be more but I've only noticed one)

So here it is, my first completed build of 2015. C's & C's welcomed.

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And a shot of the beginnings of my squadron.

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Thanks for looking

Jason

 

[Alan 45]

Fantastic looking spitfire well both actually ive been thinking of getting the beer barrel kit I think you've just sold it to me

 

[Ian M]

Well to me it looks very good indeed.

Great paint and not over done with the weathering

The only thing I noticed as missing are the gun port tapes. Other than that very nice indeed..

So two down.....loads left to do?

Ian M

 

[Wendall]

Cheers Guys!

Al you're gonna end up with more Spit's than is healthy for someone who 'doesn't do Spitfires'

Ian, the distructions say to omit gun port tapes, if anyone can provide evidence to the contrary I still have them. Oh and I've got two more Eduard IX's a revel rebox of the ICM and a pre order for the new Airfix Mk 1. They're like Pringles these Spitfires.....

Jason

 

[Dave W]

Great build.Superb paintwork.Cant see any errors.But then,I'm not very observant!.

 

[noble]

Now that's cool, love the invasion stripes.

scott

 

[dubster72]

That's a great Spitfire Jason! Well worth a great build gong

I'd like to see some close up shots if you get the chance. This might well be next on my list!

 

[The Migrant]

Very nice Jason; if there's a 'glaring error' I'm too thick or unobservant to see it. The weathering is nice and subtle too.

 

[Wendall]

Thanks for the comments Gents

I was sure someone would notice my mistake

I measured the invasion stripes on the fuselage from the front to the back and it wasn't until it came to applying the decals that I noticed that they don't go back as far as they should. The over painted sky panel is the tail band and should be just in front of the tail. I was about 5mm out in my measurements so the codes, roundels and serials all had to be moved closer together. The moral of the story 'measure twice or risk mucking it up'.

I'd like to see some close up shots if you get the chance. This might well be next on my list!

Anything in particular you'd like to see Patrick?

Jason

 

[Ian M]

Ian, the distructions say to omit gun port tapes

My bad Its an IXe and they would be quite redundant as there was no MG ports to cover!!! I was trying to find the mistake you admitted lol couldn't find it.

Ian M

 

[Deleted member 4203]

Looks great! I like how you've shot it against a white background for us also :D

 

[dubster72]

Anything in particular you'd like to see Patrick?

Jason

Just around the cockpit area please Jason

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Guys!Al you're gonna end up with more Spit's than is healthy for someone who 'doesn't do Spitfires'

Ian, the distructions say to omit gun port tapes, if anyone can provide evidence to the contrary I still have them. Oh and I've got two more Eduard IX's a revel rebox of the ICM and a pre order for the new Airfix Mk 1. They're like Pringles these Spitfires.....

Jason

Well that's your fault for building great spitfires

 

[stona]

Looks great to me. No idea what the glaring error might be as it's not glaring at me

Mine's a pint by the way!

Cheers

Steve

 

[flyjoe180]

I too am unable to spot a glaring error of any sort. The paint work is right, the decals look correct, the stripes are good, the nav lights are round the right way, the propeller is even on the right way... Great build all round, a very nicely presented Spitfire that

 

[phikoleoputra]

Fantastic Spitfire man!

 

[flyjoe180]

One guess at the error Jason. While it's not 'glaring', could it be the serial number over the black invasion stripe at the rear fuselage?

 

[Wendall]

Thanks for the comments Guys

Just around the cockpit area please Jason

These are the best I could do Patrick. There are a couple of pics of the cockpit assembly in the build thread before it was buttoned up.

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Hope it helps with your decision making

 

[Wendall]

One guess at the error Jason. While it's not 'glaring', could it be the serial number over the black invasion stripe at the rear fuselage?

Keep up Joe! I've confessed my sin farther up the thread! It is invasion stripe related though :D

It is funny though. The mistakes we make in our own builds that we are convinced everyone will pick up on, no one really notices, are we all too self critical???

 

[flyjoe180]

Keep up Joe! I've confessed my sin farther up the thread! It is invasion stripe related though :D It is funny though. The mistakes we make in our own builds that we are convinced everyone will pick up on, no one really notices, are we all too self critical???

Oh yes, the stripe dimensions. Keep up indeed, crikey. At least I am not alone since the confession :P