Today's second post with Al throwing out a pilot for the Spitfire on the way past from his car, so I carried out a quick push and knocked the bugger off.
After painting the Rupert up I added the canopy and painted the rims.
Whoops I just noticed the tail wheel is missing, I must reattach that.
I added a fair amount of wear and tear on the paint job around the panel lines that would receive constant attention. Not too much I hope.
I then drilled a hole in the bottom for the stand, and that was that.
Very happy with the outcome considering the horror stories I had heard about it. I guess all the fix up work from the Kitech helicopters I constructed earlier this year gave me some good skills in fixing problems.
Model on.
I like the wear and tear. Scruffy is always a good look for well used military kit. What is the squadron(?) marking on the engine cowl? Looks like a lion rampant.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
Nick
Thanks Tim, I am always tempted to overdo the weathering on aircraft.
ReplyDeleteLO are the SQN codes for 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force. I think you might like that.
it spent the early part of the war and Battle of Britain on defensive duties in Scotland, but in August 1940 it moved south to join the Battle, returning to Scotland in December.
It moved south again in July 1941, remaining for a year before returning to its native Scotland. Another move came in January 1943, this time to the South-West, where in April it joined the newly forming 2nd Tactical Air Force.
It briefly returned to Scotland from January to March 1944, when it returned south prior to taking part in the invasion of Europe.
From the end of June 1944, it operated from advance airfields in Normandy, following the Army's advance into Belgium until September, when it returned to the UK.
From here it carried out operations against V2 sites in Holland until disbanding on 15 May 1945 at RAF Coltishall.
Regards Paul
Hi Nick. My aircraft are improving I think.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul
It came out damn nice sir.
ReplyDeleteWell done on all counts. I'm tempted to do a 602 Sqn aircraft myself, but I think painting the logo might be a bit beyond me in 144 scale!
ReplyDeletelovely build!!! The weathering looks fine
ReplyDeleteCheers
paul
Great looking Spitfire Paul.
ReplyDeleteI do like that the weathering Paul.
ReplyDeleteI've never been quite as 'brave' as you with respect to authentic weathering (aluminium streaks etc)
The panelling works well
Praise from Caesar Fran. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteIts the thought that counts Tim, maybe a rampant lion from a medieval flag set on a painted shield would suffice?
ReplyDeleteRegards Paul
Thanks Paul. I think it still may need some soot around the exhaust, but I think I will save that for the Tempest.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul
Cheers Paul. I may make the next Spitfire an Aussie one if I can fudge the decals enough.
ReplyDeleteRegards Paul
Thanks Geordie. Weathering is a fine line, but I think it can make a aircraft stand out as an individual.
ReplyDeleteFabric covered aircraft are another matter of course and one that I am yet to tackle.
Model on.