Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1

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I started this a long time a go while I was reading John Nichols book, which inspired me to build the iconic British aircraft famed for defending the skies over the area that I live in during a crucial period of the war.

I really wanted to do this kit justice and although I am happy with the result I feel I could have been slightly more patient and careful at times.

This is the fourth model I have completed since I took up this hobby after dropping it in my late teens (some 20+ years a go) and I am learning some very useful lessons along the way.

Here she is.

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Great build Chis. I must get up the courage to do more weathering even though I prefer the "factory fresh" look
I’m not a huge fan of weathering myself. I prefer to go for the ‘museum’ look. I only wash them to bring out the panel lines and detail and using the satin varnish dulls it slightly, which I like.
The other benefit of using water colour is that if it goes wrong I can just wash it off!
 

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I know its a bit sad but I like quickbuild kits!!!
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Chris

Absolutely nowt wrong with that!!

Well done.

Andrew
 

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Nice looking model, and a suitable finish to show it off, well done.
 

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Thank you Steve, Andrew, Matt, Mike and Ian. I appreciate all the comments!
 

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Great build Chris , looks excellent , what’s next ? Cheers tony
 

Archetype

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Thanks Chris, Paul & Tony!

Next up is a sea hornet, painting my lads jaguar and finishing the guillows spitfire.

Also have a few ebay sales going, so will need to see how we do there before deciding whats next for the stash.
 
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