Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk. IXc
Hello again! This is Eduard’s magnificent Spitfire Mk. IXc Profipack edition. I have never built a more satisfying and well engineered kit! Built OOB and photographed at the same time as my Hurricane. I also played with the pics a bit in Photoshop to try and get a vintage look.
If you like Spitfires, then I highly recommend this kit!
Cheers!
-Ramon
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david leigh-smith said on April 13, 2018
Hi Ramon. I really, really, really like this Spitfire. The build is superb, it’s wearing one of the best schemes for a Spitfire, the weathering is subtle and expertly done, and the photographs are excellent. A beautiful presentation, sir. Those black and white photos are stunning.
Thanks for sharing, Ramon!
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
Thanks David!
Tom Bebout said on April 13, 2018
Well done Ramon, beautifully photographed as well.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
Thank you Tom 🙂
Greg Kittinger said on April 13, 2018
A beautiful Spit to go with the Hurricane. Lovely finish work and detailing.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thanks Greg!
Craig Abrahamson said on April 13, 2018
Very nice results with the two builds and the pics, Ramon…good work!
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thanks!
Rob Pollock said on April 13, 2018
Nice result, Ramon. As Greg mentioned, a worthy companion piece to the Hurricane.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thanks dude! 🙂
John Healy said on April 13, 2018
Very nice, Ramon. That is my favorite kit of all time. How did you do the exhaust staining? It’s very realistic.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
Thanks John! for the exhaust staining, first i used some grey pastel powders and rubbed them on with a paint brush. Next, i used some black exhaust weathering powder and did the same, but in a smaller area so that the outer grey bit would still show through. I used the tutorial from the book Ammo of Mig Encyclopedia of Aircraft-VOL.4 Weathering. I highly recommend it!
Anthony Conway said on April 13, 2018
Another cracker. Very nice.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thanks! 🙂
Jeff Bailey said on April 13, 2018
Talk about Battle of Britain Superstars! Outstanding pair, Ramon.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thank you Jeff!
Tom Cleaver said on April 13, 2018
Excellent work, the surface finish is superb.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thank you Tom!
George Henderson said on April 13, 2018
Nicely done
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thanks George!
david leigh-smith said on April 14, 2018
Ramon, can I ask what you used as a final finish to the surface?
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
the final top coat is Vallejo clear matte shot through my airbrush. The paints are Vallejo Model air. i think i used a flat black enamel spray can for the primer
david leigh-smith said on April 14, 2018
Thanks, Ramon. I’m going to try some of the Vallejo Clear Matte, your finish is great. One more thing. Did you modify (shorten) the oleo struts or is that the length Eduard provide? The undercarriage on your build seems a ‘proper’ length for a parked Spitfire; most models seem to be full length and a little long which affects the entire pose.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
Those are the struts as they came in the box. I didn’t even think to check if they were the right compression.
david leigh-smith said on April 14, 2018
You do see a number of Spitfires sitting up a little too much or the gear just not looking right to scale. It’s not a rivet counter thing, it just doesn’t sit right with the eye sometimes. The landing gear in your Spitfire looks spot on to me.
Christian WERY said on April 14, 2018
Beautiful realization !
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 14, 2018
thank you Christian!
Terry Schuler said on April 14, 2018
Ramon, Beautiful work. I really like the looks of this one. I also took note of your paint tip above, (thanks for sharing) !
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 15, 2018
Thanks Terry!
Tony Prince said on April 16, 2018
Expertly done in all respects, Ramon. Love it!
Ramon R. Lomeli said on April 16, 2018
thanks Tony!