1/72 Supermarine Spitfire PRXIX ( Airfix)

[Robert1968]

just finished for the weekend and thinking a little bit of relax and a quick kit to do.


As part of my Battle of Britain Memorial flight I had done this kit before, Pr19 "the last"


However the U/C legs got brittle and snapped.


I have got white metal replacements but can I find them ( nope )


So in my stash I had this kit bought a while ago and decided well why not replace the whole model. I have all weekend to do it, amongst other projects


Here's the pics up to now but still weathering of cockpit and more detail on the harnesses ( tamiya tape ones but it's cheaper option on such small scale. I will be using revell,tamiya, Vallejo paints and source the decals from my spares drawer ( ie PS915


I'll post more pics as the spit progresses


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[Robert1968]

This is the original PRXIX I did as part of my BBMF flight ( minus undercarriage)


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[Robert1968]

Now the fun part, cockpit finished, sides joined ( love the tamiya thin ) hardly any gaps yo fill and seam lines ( not many addressed with squad green ( minimal) masked ready for tamiya XF-18. I have used maskol on cockpit glass as tamiya tape a bit tricky to mask ( I find Msskol easier then touch up if when removed.pre shading done via brush but now A/b for main [ATTACH]109313.IPB[/ATTACH]

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[eddiesolo]

Looking good-I always like the idea of doing aircraft and love to see builds-unfortunately me and aircraft do not have a loving relationship lol.

[Robert1968]

Looking good-I always like the idea of doing aircraft and love to see builds-unfortunately me and aircraft do not have a loving relationship lol.

Pray tell more?


Robert

[eddiesolo]

Pray tell more?
Robert

What do you want to know...that I hate making aircraft-just cannot get to grips with them.

[PhilJ]

Looking good Robert, I'm currently building an Eduard mk IXc in 1:48 and it's going together real nice, a cracking little kit if spitfires are your thing

[Guest]

That's a great little kit Robert, I hope you enjoy building it ... again!


Mine was the 2nd aircraft I attempted (don't ask about the first!)


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Cheers


Patrick

[Robert1968]

What do you want to know...that I hate making aircraft-just cannot get to grips with them.[/quote

What do you want to know...that I hate making aircraft-just cannot get to grips with them.

Hi SI


Everyone has there own ideas when it comes to modelling and what they feel good at etc. I didn't make armour really until I tried the odd armoured car etc.


My point was not to offend, over the past few months I have seen some amazing pieces of work on view here and it has inspired me to improve on my skills.


When I see a particular model built by someone I then think what else could they turn there talents to, that was all I thought


Regards


Robert

[Robert1968]

Update


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[flyjoe180]

Looks really good Robert. Looks to be a very nice kit. You're making speedy progress.

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely Robert

[Robert1968]

That's a great little kit Robert, I hope you enjoy building it ... again!
Mine was the 2nd aircraft I attempted (don't ask about the first!)


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Cheers


Patrick

Hi Patrick


Like the way you've done the prop blades as in motion ( can you share hoe you did that ( may use on the BBMF Lancaster B111 in my part built stash


Kind regards


Robert

[Robert1968]

Update:- Finished spraying the medium grey and when I took masking off only few overspray lines to correct but think I got the shot lines right ( according to ref pics.


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