****DONE: GB-62 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX - Spitfires

pbehn said:

Looks nice, better than my effort so far. I suppose even in theory something has to "give" on the cowling, if the model is only 1mm thick that represents circa 2" of metal on the real thing. To me you have to make a choice engine in and cowlings off or no engine and top cowling on, staying with the complete fuselage/ cowlings at the sides.

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Ralph Haus said:

Tough lessons. Don't do as I did and that was to trash all that engine work in pure frustration. Build a simple rack and display it along side the model.

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pbehn said:

Years ago I did the same with a 1:32 scale Spitfire, I just didnt have the experience knowledge or anything else, ended up with a load of bits all out of shape covered in paint and glue. That's why I thought these two kits would be ideal, to see if I can learn enough to justify things like an airbrush etc. I did one closed up, so the other has two engines which is lucky because I broke some bits and lost one to the carpet. One engine will go in the Spitfire, the other will be as you say on a rack next to a Mustang P-51A in an imaginary "hey guys, will this fit in that" scenario.

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Ralph Haus said:

You airbrushing now? If not, make the leap. Opened up a world of detailing and finishing options for me. You really don't need one of those $150-200+++ guns. Plenty in the sub $100 range if you watch for sales, on spraygunner for instance. If you stick with acrylics then cleanups are not bad at all.

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