Airfix 1/48 Spitfire MK.5b (new tool)

[Dave W]

Excellent Dave you have just pushed me into one of these plus the Hurricane, really nice finish on this.

I've got the Hurricane in my stash.Thats a great kit as well.

[Steve Brodie]

thats a stunning build of a spitfire, very nice.

[Vaughan]

A great build Dave and has been said perfect weathering. Did you use a sponge to achieve the weathering on the wing route?

[Dave W]

A great build Dave and has been said perfect weathering. Did you use a sponge to achieve the weathering on the wing route?

Yes I used a piece of kitchen sponge.Only I smudged it a bit unintentionally.

[Vaughan]

Well the smudge has worked really well.

[stona]

Top job, really nice Spitfire.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Good work, Dave. I love the slightly patchy effect of the different shades on the upper surfaces - really brings the kit to life.

[Guest]

Top work dave!

[flyjoe180]

One of the best you've made Dave, great paint work and finishing. Sounds like a gem of a kit.

[Guest]

That finish is awesome Dave. You really knocked it out of the park

[tr1ckey66]

Stunning Spitfire Dave. The colour variation on the upper surfaces (pre-shade?) works particularly well. Nice restrained weathering.


Great work


P

[Guest]

Corking build! Am just varnishing mine prior to applying the decals. did you use the little red Machine gun covering patches supplied, or did you paint yours? if you used the decals, any tips on folding such a small decal over a wing edge? Frankly, I'm nervous about this!!

[Robert1968]

I've said it once I've said it a thousand times " you can never get enough from seeing a good spitfire in any guise or mark. They just look so good once built.


Think I'm going to have to get a few more to add to my collection.


Awesome build and painting, weathering and subtle wear and tear.


Did someone already award a golden gong?


Well here's another


Robert

[Dave W]

Corking build! Am just varnishing mine prior to applying the decals. did you use the little red Machine gun covering patches supplied, or did you paint yours? if you used the decals, any tips on folding such a small decal over a wing edge? Frankly, I'm nervous about this!![/quote
The red patches were kit supplied decals and went on without any problems.I just pressed then down gently with a tissue to conform with the wing leading edge.

[Guest]

Some very nice work Dave.


Laurie