Spitfire MK XII – AIRFIX 1/48
For the first time in more than 25 years I've built an 1/48th scale model. My entire collection is on 72nd scale.
This was a Kris-Kringle present and I decided to build it despite not being my preferred scale.
So here we go! This new tooling Airfix kit is really very nicely done, excellent details and fine and crisp engraved panel lines. Also the fit is just perfect and I haven't use putty at all.
The decals has two options and I decided to do one flown by South Australian RAAF Flight Lieutnant Donald Smith. Don Smith was the Squadron Leader and it was his personal aircraft.
I've built it straight from the box, the only improvement I've made was a scratch built seat belts.
Painted with acrylics Tamiya.
Weathered using dry pastel chalks, watercolor pencils and some pigments.
Hope you like it.
Nicely done Paulo. What's not to like about a Spit? Your,s turn out very well.
Cheers mate! It's a bit bigger to handle to be honest.
Lovely Spit - your weathering and detail work is very nice! The clipped-wing Spit just doesn't have the aura of the forebear... but a nice addition nonetheless!
Thanks Greg. Now I need to get one in 1/72nd scale 🙂
Excellent job Paulo, love it.
Thanks mate
Paulo, nice job, fills a niche in the Spitfire collection. We hope that they'll do a XIV/XVIII one of these days.
Thanks Bernard. I hope they do indeed.
Cheers
Cool looking Spit.
Cheers mate
Splendid Spitfire! Authentic look. Dedicated workmanship. Realistic details. Fuel leakage - I like 🙂
Thanks mate. I think the photos are also part of the building process if you want to share your work on the net.
Cheers
Apparently the 25-year hiatus had zero effect on your modeling talents, regardless of of the subject matter. A stellar example of your craftsmanship, sir.
Thanks Craig. But I think it helps that I've been busy building 1/72nd airplanes 🙂
Cheers
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Very authentic looking Spitfire, it is a variant not seen much.
The weathering looks fine and not overdone. Nice work
Thanks mate!
I like to make my models used and abused because I think that's the way it was. I just can't see maintenance crew cleaning the plane between sorties. They had better things to do.
Cheers
I think you've made the most of this kit without going over the top with aftermarket goodies, it does indeed look very authentic.
Thanks mate!
I agree. A sharp, clean build. By the way- love the 'Armoured Sprue' overlay - sounds like a 70s Rock band.
Looks fabo. Great job. 🙂
Cheers mate