My first build - advice appreciated.

[Guest]

The little Spit marches on.

I have been learning how to use my airbrush and got to the point where I felt confident enough to use it properly.



IMG_9523med by Oggy20, on Flickr

What I learnt -

I did try blacking the panel lines with only partial success.

Tamiya acrylic is nicer to spray than humbrol enamel.

I do not get the filling I am used to with high build primer on my RC models.

Onwards :beer:

[Guest]

this looks really great

Just keep that style and all will be fine at the end

Great job!

Roman

[aaron]

Hey oggy this is looking sweet. Im in the finishing stages of an ICM spitfire, Do you recommend Tamiya's version? How was the fit overall? It really looks tidy great job mate.

[Ian M]

Hey oggy this is looking sweet. Im in the finishing stages of an ICM spitfire, Do you recommend Tamiya's version? How was the fit overall? It really looks tidy great job mate.

So how are you finding the ICM Spitfire build and detail wise? After your reply to my comments on them I was rather surprised to read that you are building one. Did curiosity get the better of you??

Ian M

[aaron]

Hi Ian, The reason that i said not to buy the ICM spitfire over Tamiya ones is because i AM building one and it has given me a headache since i opened it. Oil residue over all the sprue, Terrible gaps (great for filler and sanding practice) The engine is underscale yet too big for the cowling and the decals fall apart. Apart from that its a great kit lol. I cant knock the detailing and the value for money as its a cheap kit. Its been kinda fun tho.

[Ian M]

I can agree about the decals, never had an ICM kit that they were any good. The release agent can be washed off, I normally wash before I build, so not a real problem there either.

I think that the end result is what counts the most, I like them, and for the price of one Tamiya you can get two or three ICMs, There are also a greater choice of mk's to choose from....

Any how, I think we have taken enough liberties in Rogers thread, so lets get back on track.

Ian M

[Guest]

Little Spit is on finals now.

I tried masking the port wing with Blutack and the starboard with Tamiya tape. As can be seen, I was a bit heavy handed with the knife on the tape.

The decals are not going well. I started with the yellow part of the leading edge which shattered into lots of pieces so I masked and painted.

The roundels are double decals. Firstly a plain white one goes on then a coloured one. This is the first time I have come across this – why would they do it?

Another problem I came across as seen in the third photo – where surface detail protrudes, the decal goes wrinkly. When I tried pressing gently on the under decal it split. How do you get around this?

What I have learnt –

Masking even for simple camouflage patterns requies some effort.

Onwards :beer:

[aaron]

Hi Oggy, Great to see an update for this beauty. I cut my tape on a icecream lid for camo stencil then apply the tape to the kit. Tamiya tape is awesome and very forgiving, meaning it can be pulled up a few times and remain tacky.

Painting the yellow wing marking is a good idea and easier (for me)

Bang Microsol on the offending decal and it should shrivel up then conform nicely over bumps and set into panel lines. Did you gloss before you did the decals? A gloss over them will seal them nicely and will take a panel line wash (if you do one)

Awesome camo job mate, I like this build so much that i ordered Tamiya's 1:48 Spitfire VB for myself

[Guest]

i agree aaron it lokks a nice kit and roger is doing a mighty fine job even with the probs he has encountered

mobear

[Guest]

if i see right you cut of a bit of roundel?

try (if you dont have setter and softer) with a drop of gloss varnish under cutted roundel and with brush gently brush it in the place.

And of course after if is something visible, I mean tray of cutted roundel, go with little blue paint on that tray... after wash will not be visible at all

Roman

[Guest]

Nice spit oggy :emo12: You build really quickly,I must be the slowest builder ever.

Nice to have all the history with your build.

Cheers

Martin

[Guest]

Well Folks, the Spit is ready for it’s air test (except it’s aerial and mirror which I left off to take the pictures).

I finished putting the decals on and sprayed it overall with Humbrol matt cote which actually produced a satin finish.

Since doing this I have managed to get some decal solvent and a bottle of Klear so I’ll be trying that next time.

It has been quite interesting finding out the difference between wooden and plastic models.

I have to say that I am not unhappy with the results under the circumstances. I still have a great deal to learn though.

The kit was very good thanks Tamiya.

A very big Thankyou to all for their assistance and support in making this model.

In the next episode Oggy trashes a Revell 1/48 Mosquito IV

Onwards! :beer:

[michaelm]

Great job Oggy, love it.

[aaron]

Yes yes yes, This has turned out really wall. Mine is still in its box sitting in my stash looking pretty.

I look forward to your mosie build.

[Ian M]

Well if that was your first attempt it bloody good! Well done!

Ian M