1/48 Academy Spitfire FR Mk.XVIII
Hello Folks
This time I would like to present completed build. This time it is Spitfire Mk.XIVe version from Academy. The build take me a two year or so but not because the kit is woeful but I have long brakes working on different project. The build was basically straight out of box I only used some spare PE seat belts and resin exhausts prop and spinner. The kit goes together very well considering that the plastic parts has some age, decals are after market one from Xtradecal company X48-127, they are very nice and conform well to the panel lines after applying Set and Sol. Weathering was done using Clay Grime wash and some powders from Tamiya Weathering Sets. My kit represents FR Mk.XVIII TZ 233/T, 208 Squadron RAF Fayid, Egypt, 1949.
Kit manufacture: Academy 12275
Scale: 1/48
Type: SPITFIRE MK.XIV E
Extras used: Eduard PE set belts, Resin Exhaust and Quickboost 48194 Spitfire Mk. XIV Propeller W/Tool
Paints and colours used: Gunze Mr Color 369 BS 381C/450 Dark Earth, Tamiya XF-83 Med Sea Gray, Custom Mix from Tamiya paints for Dark Slate Gray.
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R_G said on October 13, 2016
VERY Nice! I really like this model! Great job!
Rg
Dmitry Ryzhenkov said on October 13, 2016
Very realistic!
Craig Abrahamson said on October 13, 2016
I must say, for a "woeful" kit, it sure turned out looking great...nice work, sir.
Terry Schuler said on October 13, 2016
Michael, this is a real beauty. Well done !
Greg Kittinger said on October 13, 2016
Great looking Spit! Very clean and crisp looking paint and weathering, and great photography also.
Christian Ristits said on October 13, 2016
Really like your Spit, wonderful!
Robert Royes said on October 13, 2016
Beautiful work on a beautiful bird , Always like this version of the Spitfire. I guess it's because I built the ancient Hawk kit so many moons ago
Roberto Colaianni said on October 13, 2016
Outstanding painting, I like the subtle wethering and the tridimensional effect.
DE4EVER said on October 13, 2016
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Beautiful work on that Spitfire model Michal. The camouflage and the weathering are really well done. And yet, the silver canopy frame makes it pop out visually, very nice work.
bob mack said on October 14, 2016
stark raving beautiful
Bernd Müller said on October 14, 2016
Great build, the paint work and the effective weathering comes out really well.
John Healy said on October 15, 2016
Great job. That scheme is not often modeled.
P.k said on October 21, 2016
Like !
Nice build & converzion,!
Erich Goldbach said on November 21, 2016
Hi Michal, Really a Great looking Mk XIV all around. The different color combo gives it a unique look. Despite the kits dimension problems I think they still build up nicely-Thanks for posting it.