Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk1a

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi I'm going to build this as a comeback build, it was a present with my breakfast this morning from my good lady.
As you can see I've already started I've cleaned all the parts up ready for assembly.

Painted the cockpit add a decal instrument panel.

Assembled the two halves of the fuselage and had to re cut panel lines.
Assembled upper and lower halves the main wing.

I must apologise to the real aircraft builders on forum I'm just seeing if I can still glue two bits of plastic together before I go back to building my tanks so please bear with me.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

I was under orders from the good lady to start this she said it was good therapy and I'm not going to argue .
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi had a good day building this little beauty.
Cockpit is only a dry fit.


Thank you for looking in.
Pete.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I had that as a Father’s Day present a few years ago. It’s a cracking little kit I thought.....looks like your enjoying it as well....

 

[stillp]

Making up for lost time Pete!
Pete

 

[Deleted member 7237]

I had that as a Father’s Day present a few years ago. It’s a cracking little kit I thought.....looks like your enjoying it as well....

Hi Tim it's a great little kit as you say and great fun to.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Making up for lost time Pete!
Pete

I was under orders from the boss .
Pete.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good Pete. Good to see your getting back to things quickly....... Even if it is under duress from SWMBO!!!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Deleted member 6559]

You didn't hang around there Pete! Glad you've returned from hospital with the modelling juices topped up. Great work so far.

 

[Steven000]

Looking good Pete, nice to see you back
Steven

 

[scottie3158]

Pete,
As the others have said its good to see you back building.

 

[JR]

Nice start back Pete .

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I love building Spitfires. Its one aircraft that every time I pick it up you cant help but marvel at its design. Enjoy your build Pete. Looking good so far.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Looking good Pete. Good to see your getting back to things quickly....... Even if it is under duress from SWMBO!!!!

ATB

Andrew

You didn't hang around there Pete! Glad you've returned from hospital with the modelling juices topped up. Great work so far.

Looking good Pete, nice to see you back
Steven

Pete,
As the others have said its good to see you back building.

Nice start back Pete .

I love building Spitfires. Its one aircraft that every time I pick it up you cant help but marvel at its design. Enjoy your build Pete. Looking good so far.

Thank you all very much for your kind comments and looking in very much appreciated.
Cheers Pete .

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Well I thought I better post something otherwise people will think I'm just laying around in bed drinking cups of tea.
Got the hairy sticks out and got the primer coat on.

Added the camouflage, decals and clear coat.

Next up I'll be adding some weathering, dulcote and painting the canopy.
Thank you for looking in.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Speedy Gonzales! Terrific work Pete.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Great fun Pete .

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Pete, thinks are going fast!
looks very good
Steven

 

[colin m]

Great work. I'm not sure they built them that quickly during the war.

 

[yak face]

Lovely looking spit pete , ive got one of these in the stash , i must get it out sometime, cheers tony