Tamiya, 1/72nd scale, Spitfire,
Hello gentlemen, I'm sorry that I've not contributed to iModeler recently. This is a Tamiya Spitfire I made a while back. Apart from the rigging (for which I used knitting elastane), It was made straight from the box. I finished the model with xtracrylix paints.
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Very nice Spit Julian, could you specify what kind of knitting wire you used for the antenna and where to get it? Congrats and Cheers!
Thank you Michel. I used knitting elastane for the antenna, which can be purchased from a haberdashery/ wool/ sewing shop. I got mine from my local shop a few years ago as it lasts a long time.
Nice to see you back Julian, especially with a lovely clean Spitfire. I'm really enjoying this trend toward less weathering.
Hello David, thank you very much, it's nice to be back. I didn't want to overdo the weathering as its only 1/72nd.
Nicely done, Julian...and no worries about your recent "hiatus" (I think I may hold that record) - 🙁 Oh...and that detail on the underside is outstanding!
Thank you Craig. Tamiya made a good job detailing their Spitfire. The kit was first released in 2000 I believe.
A great looking Spitfire!
Many thanks Robert.
Lovely Spitfire, Julian!
Thank you Jeff.
she's a beauty!
Many thanks Greg.
Julian, great looking Spit I !
Hello Bernie, thank you.
One does not see this great kit built that much anymore, but I thinks it builds into a wonderful little model. Well done Julian.
Thank you, David. Much appreciated.
I made it a while ago, and I've not been very productive at the moment. Thanks again, Julian.