GB-62 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX - Spitfires
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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
Marshal
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
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.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...**** 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...**** 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...
Good work so far Bill!
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N4521U
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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.
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N4521U
Colonel
Attaboy!
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N4521U
Colonel
Distracted by other stuff.
Filling and sanding, more left to do!
Filling and sanding, more left to do!
Looks good so far Bill!
That's the fun part....isn't it Bill...
Crimea_River
Marshal
The tough part is behind you now. Good work.
fubar57
General
Agreed
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N4521U
Colonel
Sticking stuff on today! sorta getting ready for the first coat of color.
I abandoned the Real Plastic filler at the back of the wing. Used my
melted sprue in whatever it is? Let it set a couple of days and BAM.
Smooth as, as you can see. I used a clippy, a tube and sandpaper
for the curve, worked a treat! So it goes.
I abandoned the Real Plastic filler at the back of the wing. Used my
melted sprue in whatever it is? Let it set a couple of days and BAM.
Smooth as, as you can see. I used a clippy, a tube and sandpaper
for the curve, worked a treat! So it goes.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Seems to be going smoothly.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
That is good work Bill. Spot on! 
le_steph40
Chief Master Sergeant
Agreed with Vic, a very nice work Bill 
