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My First EVER Spitfire Model
« on: January 16, 2023, 11:34:57 AM »
For the April competition have decided the background story to this model and how to go about making it ( Neil thinks the background story is strange and wonders what I will do to one of his beloved Spitfires - hohohho)
First coat of humbrol aluminium on the body parts - when dry will add some chipping medium and the camouflage colours to the bits, then remove most of them - then its on with the build  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
If anybody has a spare decal/transfer of 1/72 scale roundels and the letters "U and F" and the number "2" please let me know.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2023, 11:38:24 AM »
I probably have some roundels, but they may not be correct. I know as much about these things as you.
I was taken to task by our leader for my incorrect camouflage on the last one I built.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2023, 12:25:31 PM »
Thanks Zak they would be great - just wait till Neil sees what I will do to his beloved Spitfire - ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2023, 01:10:11 PM »
I have some roundels. What size are the letters and number?
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2023, 01:46:02 PM »
Neil will give you the answer to within 1/100mm - to me about 3 or 4 mm high
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2023, 09:29:13 AM »
I have just made some decals for mine
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2023, 10:22:07 AM »
Is that the correct camouflage and those decals will never pas muster with Neil - hohoho - other than that it looks good
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2023, 01:30:07 PM »
Chipping fluid and top colour added - now off for a coffee and then start removing most of the colour - -- hohohho - sorry Neil
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2023, 01:37:53 PM »
I have just made some decals for mine
Look digital to me.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2023, 02:38:22 PM »
Paint removed -- will walk away and then look again to see if it needs more removing.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2023, 02:50:11 PM »
I have just made some decals for mine
Look digital to me.
No, hand painted on some decal sheet.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2023, 03:11:02 PM »
Wings fitted to the main body - hohohho - how do you think it will fly Neil  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2023, 05:55:19 PM »
I think the ground is looking good.
I never picked one up on Wednesday night but found a spitfire in the loft, I?ll make that one if nobody minds.

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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2023, 09:03:19 AM »
For the April competition have decided the background story to this model and how to go about making it ( Neil thinks the background story is strange and wonders what I will do to one of his beloved Spitfires - hohohho)
First coat of humbrol aluminium on the body parts - when dry will add some chipping medium and the camouflage colours to the bits, then remove most of them - then its on with the build  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
If anybody has a spare decal/transfer of 1/72 scale roundels and the letters "U and F" and the number "2" please let me know.
I have some roundels, I'll bring them along next meeting.
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Re: My First EVER Spitfire Model
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2023, 02:40:09 PM »
What can I say Martin?
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