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[BlackAce7727]

Merci spit05

Well gents in the final WIP of the day I've done the yellow leading edges... I have to say freehand it's really difficult! But with a steady hand it's do-able. I shall varnish and then apply the decals tomorrow, the best part for me when I make models!

[genXgamer]

G'day BlackAce7727

You've really got a production line happening.

Perhaps this will help in future projects, scroll to colours & markings.

https://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/boil3800.htm

[BlackAce7727]

Evening gen,

Thanks for your input, yep since my PC doesn't work and I don't have the time let alone the funds to fork out to have it repaired for the time being I decided to get back into doing that which got me into aviation in the beginning... of course courtesy of my late Grandfather as he used to make them for me.

Again thanks for the link and something I could touch up on in the future for ideas.

[BlackAce7727]

Afternoon all,

Well after a long day the decals have been applied, the Klear varnish I use gave this model a real enhanced colour for the camo as well as decals. To me this Spitfire represents what she looks like today at Duxford as EP120 still flies with us today.

[BlackAce7727]

Evening all on SAS,

After 2 and a half days work, I'm pleased to present the finished Revell Spitfire Mk.Vb in 1/72. This kit as mentioned at the start of the build was one to be admired, yes she can be fiddly at times but that goes without saying when it comes to plastic kits. Here are the final pictures of this great kit from 1996!



Enjoy the real EP120 dancing at Duxford!












Also in addition, here next to the new Mk.V is the kit I made earlier this year of the same model... looking at this you wouldn't believe I built this in 2021, to me it looks as if I'd done this when I was a teenager! 

[Andy H]

Great finish! Deserving of an aeroplane-related beer...

[BlackAce7727]

Cheers for that Andy, I'll drink to that! 

Throw in a Spitfire Ale as well... I love that stuff.

[BlackAce7727]

Morning all on SAS,

After the success of the Revell Spitfire Mk.V let's look at the equal fighter of the time, the Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc by Matchbox. Now earlier last month I made the Matchbox Spitfire Mk.IXe which was a fantastic kit, simple to build but yet full of detail considering it was from the 1970's. This model dates back to exactly the same period, 2 sprues and strangely 2 canopies. The only other kit I had with this privilege was the first Saab Draken kit which I screwed up no thanks to those silly spray varnishes.

Also to note as many here may remember I tried building the Airfix Hurricane IIc from 2010 and the build WAS going well until again the sprays ruined it. Still this one should go like clockwork as before! The kit will be painted in the colours of LK-A (BE500) which was based at Warmwell in 1941, a well known Hurricane station.
 

[BlackAce7727]

The journey begins, I'm actually looking forward to this one.

[BlackAce7727]

Evening all on SAS,

Well I have to say like the Spitfire Mk.IX kit from Matchbox this one is going exactly at the same speed... pilot finished and within 4 hours... she's now one piece!

[BlackAce7727]

Upper camouflage completed and I must admit the Hurricane is easier to paint than a Spitfire due to her bulkier size.

[BlackAce7727]

Evening all,

After a long day at work I decided due to fatigue just to do a limited amount to the Hurricane to prevent problems. The least I could do was put the decals on and surprisingly they went on well despite their age, one factor was they slid off the model but with a disgusting white residue that resembled either mayonnaise or... whatever... I managed to remove all this... stuff... from the decals and they fitted nicely and with a coat of Klear on top they conformed to the model well!