Spitfire Mk.I early (Airfix 1/72)
Spitfires, Spitfires everywhere... Maybe, somebody will say that this is boring - to post another one Spit, but I think that you can't get too much Spitfires in your collection. And yes, that's another one.
This model represents an early version of Spitfire with two-blade prop and "flat" canopy somewhere in August of 1938 at Duxford. I always wanted to have an early version of this aircraft in my collection, because it's a root for all of the family of fires. Also, I like that black&white recognition scheme on a pre-war RAF airplanes.
This is completely OOB build, except "super-fabric" seat belts from Eduard. Painted with AKAN authentic acrylics. Also, I've tried lacquer-based Hataka varnishes – mat and gloss, and it's more satisfying than any water-based acrylic varnishes that I've used before.
Thanks for watching!
Nice work, Dmitry! Great paint job. You sprayed them flawlessly. I've been thinking of getting some AKAN lacquers for a couple of Migs I wish to build.
And no, you can never have too many Spitfires!
@j-healy Thank you, John! AKAN paints are really good - both lacquers and water-based.
The Spitfire represents the pride of my country so I agree there are never too many...
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@neil-foster Thank you, Neil!
Well said, Neil!
Looks really great!
@hammermr Thanks, Ken!
Brilliant job, Dmitry...(wanna sell that lighter?) - 🙂
@craigindaytona Thanks, Craig! Can't sell this lighter, it's a present from one pretty girl 😉 But, I think I can help if you need such lighter with your own logo.
Well done, how is it the Airfix kit?
I remember the old box only (about 20 years ago), I'm not so young..
@paolorufus this is relatively new kit, released in 2010. An overall quality and fit is quite good, kit is very simple, but, but... very thick panel lines (for brush painting).
Dmitry, although it's true we see a lot of spits, but it's rare (and nice) to see an old Mk1 with the Watts prop and two tone underbelly.
Very well done, sir.
@dirtylittlefokker Thanks, David!
The early Spitfires are among my favorite planes. I especially like this one with the early / pre War two tone undersurfaces. Look great ! Thanks for sharing this with us.
@lgardner Thank you, Louis!
Nothing boring about Spitfires! Very nicely done!
@r-g Thank you!
This what I love about these new Airfix kits...reasonably price or good value for the money spent and they build up in to respectable models. Some real eye candy and strong work Dimtry. Two thumbs up.
@stephen-w-towle Thanks, Stephen!
Always room for another Spit! I like that pre war scheme. [the zippo's cool too]
@roofrat Thank you, Robert!
Good looking Spitfire Dmitry, well done.
@kalamazoo Thank you, Allan!
Nice finish and colours not always easy in 1/72. Like David says great to see a Mk1. Nicely done Dmitry.
@davem Thank you, David!
Hey - whatever is on the workbench isn't boring! You just have to build a Spitfires at some point. This one looks great - well done!
@gkittinger Thank you, Greg!
The original Spits are so very interesting! Never too many Spitfires ... or Mustangs ... or Lightnings (either type) ... or Zeros .. or ... I could go on!
Well done, Dimitry!
@mikegolf Thank you for your words, Jeffry! My next subject are another one Spit and Mustang, so... 🙂
Beautifully done, and love the scheme.
@davidathomas Thanks, David!
Fantastic looking Spitfire you have there.
I agree with your logic; the Spitfire had such a convoluted and disorienting life cycle with many twists and turns that one could spend their whole life just doing Spitfires. That being said, every collection should have at least the Prototype, K5054, or a an early Mk I to see where the family started.
@david-hansen and Mk.24 for comparison 😉
Yep! The P-47 Thunderbolt went thru a similar evolution, but spread out over 4 separate designs (P-35, P-43, P-47, XP-72). Close to, but not quite the same arc as a Spitfire.