The final element of my Battle of Britain build is the Spitfire Mk. I. Like the Messerchmitt, construction of the Spitfire went just as well. At least with this one I didn’t break or ruin anything. The wing fitting was a little off but it didn’t take much to correct. This build, along with the Messerschmitt, was enjoyable. Both kits could be completed within a few days time. The only downside, to me, was the lack of an open canopy along with some cockpit detail.
Well done and great airbrush work on all your builds!
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Thank you. I love using my airbrush.
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Yes… your painting skills are superb! I love the scuffing!
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Thank you. The scuffing is actually dry-brushed aluminum paint to show some paint chips here and there.
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Great Spitfire and 109. I admire your productivity immensely!
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Thank you. The build just flowed easily and I had no big issues. I kind of got lucky on these two.
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Oh, I missed this one. Gorgeous job on the Spit. It looks like it’s ready to take off.
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Thank you!
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Your new project…
http://249squadronraf.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/bucks-spitfire/
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Love these old warbirds. I enjoy taking photos of them at airshows and museums. My brother used to build large gliders out of balsa wood when he was young.
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I’ve never tried balsa wood. There are a few kits still out there that are made from it. I should give it a try. Thanks for stopping by.
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Beautiful work, the aesthetics of the Spitfire always impressed me. I mostly build wooden model siege engines (catapults, trebuchets, ballistas, etc.), way simpler, but still fun. Your painting here is really excellent, beautiful airbrushing.
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Thank you! I think the opposite. Your projects seem intimidating to me!
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You can see why the Spitfire became a propaganda weapon during the Battle of Britain as it had that glamour with those smooth lines. For me the best looking version was the Mark.IX with its more exhausts, cannons and two underwing cooling intakes. Also the sound of that Merlin XX engine…Beautiful
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The Spitfire was great! Such an iconic airplane. Being an American, i am partial to the P-51.
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To be fair in its P-51D form the Mustang was a beauty but my favourite American fighter is the Flying Tiger itself the P-40
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That’s definitely in the top five for me. I’m a huge P-47, P-38 fan as well. I could go on and on.
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My top 5 looks like this
5. Hawker Hunter
4. Hawker Hurricane
3. Phantom FG.1 (love that bird in RN colours)
2. Sea Vixen FAW.2
1. Supermarine Scimitar
Two things to notice; one is no Spitfire and two is that three of them are RN aircraft. I have always been drawn more to the Hurricane than the Spit and I love post war RN jet aircraft
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I’ve been thinking about doing a Hunter. I have to find it first, though. The Sea Vixen is a great pick.
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