GB-62 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX - Spitfires

[Berny5664]

I have the same model with the Italian Insignia (ICM48069) and I'm curious to understand the work that needs to be done to come up with a nice model... And from what I've seen so far, it seems like there's a lot to do... But I'm sure you'll be a great help to me.

Good work

 

[pbehn]

I am building this kit myself, I got the RAF airfield set which has two Spitfires Mk VII or XI, actually they are two identical kits that can be built into both. So I am making one with my beginners skills and when I have found all ways to screw it up, I will do the other for the GB,

 

[Crimea_River]

I have the same model with the Italian Insignia (ICM48069) and I'm curious to understand the work that needs to be done to come up with a nice model... And from what I've seen so far, it seems like there's a lot to do... But I'm sure you'll be a great help to me.

Good work

I am building this kit myself, I got the RAF airfield set which has two Spitfires Mk VII or XI, actually they are two identical kits that can be built into both. So I am making one with my beginners skills and when I have found all ways to screw it up, I will do the other for the GB,

Some additional resources:

**** FINISHED: 1/48 Spitfire MkVIII - Home Country Modern Aircraft/Spitfire Marks GB

Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: ICM Model Type: Spitfire Mk VIII Aftermarket addons: Resin seat, Ad Astra masks in lieu of decals, plenty of scratch built crap. Finished Spitfire Mk VIII of 155...

ww2aircraft.net

**** DONE: GB-57 1/48 Spitfire MK.XVIe Low-back - WW2 Foreign Service

Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: ICM Model Type: Spitfire Mk.XVI Aftermarket addons: Decals I got in a trade with Wayne pluse the usual odd scratch-built crap. This GB gives me a chance to break out my old ICM Spitty and get that...

ww2aircraft.net

**** FINISHED: 1/48 ICM Spitfire Mk IX AE-B Ian Keltie 402 SQDN RCAF Commonwealth GB

Username: Crimea River Name: Andy Category 1 Advanced Model: Spitfire Mk IX Scale: 1:48 Manufacturer: ICM Aftermarket addons: Eduard seat belts, Eagle Decals, Ultracast Seat and Prop, scratch built details, including slipper tank This one is for the books now. Here are the walkaround...

ww2aircraft.net

 

[pbehn]

Some additional resources:

**** FINISHED: 1/48 Spitfire MkVIII - Home Country Modern Aircraft/Spitfire Marks GB

Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: ICM Model Type: Spitfire Mk VIII Aftermarket addons: Resin seat, Ad Astra masks in lieu of decals, plenty of scratch built crap. Finished Spitfire Mk VIII of 155...

ww2aircraft.net

**** DONE: GB-57 1/48 Spitfire MK.XVIe Low-back - WW2 Foreign Service

Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: ICM Model Type: Spitfire Mk.XVI Aftermarket addons: Decals I got in a trade with Wayne pluse the usual odd scratch-built crap. This GB gives me a chance to break out my old ICM Spitty and get that...

ww2aircraft.net

**** FINISHED: 1/48 ICM Spitfire Mk IX AE-B Ian Keltie 402 SQDN RCAF Commonwealth GB

Username: Crimea River Name: Andy Category 1 Advanced Model: Spitfire Mk IX Scale: 1:48 Manufacturer: ICM Aftermarket addons: Eduard seat belts, Eagle Decals, Ultracast Seat and Prop, scratch built details, including slipper tank This one is for the books now. Here are the walkaround...

ww2aircraft.net

Thanks, I wont de rail this thread any more than it has been already. I am messing about trying things like painting cockpit stuff with a magnifying glass and surface preparation to get a nice finish. My first version will just be an "object d'art" wheels up, no guns sort of PR type and not historically representative of anything other than the essence of a Spitfire, but good practice for what I want to do next, getting the best finish I can from brush paints awaiting Santa and his air brush.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Bill!

 

[N4521U]

Thanks, I wont de rail this thread any more than it has been already. I am messing about trying things like painting cockpit stuff with a magnifying glass and surface preparation to get a nice finish. My first version will just be an "object d'art" wheels up, no guns sort of PR type and not historically representative of anything other than the essence of a Spitfire, but good practice for what I want to do next, getting the best finish I can from brush paints awaiting Santa and his air brush.

This forum is the most informative and active place I have found.
When it comes to discussion, when it comes to "discussion" a thread
can ever be de railed. We all learn from it!
I don't have much time to finish. Will start painting exterior today!!!!!!!!
I been slackin.

 

[pbehn]

This forum is the most informative and active place I have found.
When it comes to discussion, when it comes to "discussion" a thread
can ever be de railed. We all learn from it!
I don't have much time to finish. Will start painting exterior today!!!!!!!!
I been slackin.

If it is true that we learn from our mistakes, my second build of this kit will be the absolute dogs goolies, I will take some pics and include in my actual group build.

 

[N4521U]

If it is true that we learn from our mistakes, my second build of this kit will be the absolute dogs goolies, I will take some pics and include in my actual group build.

Attaboy!

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[N4521U]

Distracted by other stuff.
Filling and sanding, more left to do!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far Bill!

 

[Wayne Little]

That's the fun part....isn't it Bill...

 

[Crimea_River]

The tough part is behind you now. Good work.