Airfix Spitfire Mk I 1/48
Hi there! Greetings from Brazil.
I’ve just finished this iconic bird. It’s an Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk I. The kit is ok, except for the landing gear fitting. It’s really tricky. And also the fuel tank cover that doesn’t fit that good.
Hope you like it!
Best regards!
George
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Pedro L. Rocha said on November 13, 2018
Muito bom George, óptima pintura!
What paint brand did you use?
George V Guimaraes said on November 13, 2018
Thank you Pedro! I used Gunze Aqueous Hobby Color. They’re really great.
Cheers!
Pedro L. Rocha said on November 14, 2018
Good choice, Gunze has been my first option for over a decade. Good color density, usually matches well the original colour and more important it sprays wonderful
Robert Royes said on November 13, 2018
A fantastic Spit. and welcome to the site!
George V Guimaraes said on November 14, 2018
Thank you!!
George Henderson said on November 14, 2018
Great looking kite. You’ve nailed the problems everyone has with this kit, landing gear and fuel tank cover so its not just the few. It won’t deter me from building mine. I like the Gunze Dk. Earth, used it on my Defiant
George V Guimaraes said on November 14, 2018
Thanks!!
Jeff Bailey said on November 14, 2018
Welcome to iModeler, George! Where in Brasil do you live? I lived in Vicosa for a year. That was back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth … 1959, actually.
Great looking Spitfire, my friend! (That’s a cool handbook, too. I’d love to see one!)
George V Guimaraes said on November 14, 2018
Hi Jeff,
I live in Brasilia, the capital. I’ve been around for sometime too. I’m 62, you know, born in Sao Paulo, but moved to this city while in the Air Force. After retired, decided to stay.
That hand book is really cool, lots of info about performance , tactics and pilots notes. I’m sure you can find it in the net. Search for the Bloomsbury editors.
Cheers!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on November 14, 2018
Would this be the latest Airfix Mk 1 Spitfire? What was the problem with the fuel tank?
George V Guimaraes said on November 14, 2018
Hi,
yes! I think it’s their latest Mk I tool. The cover for the tank fuel doesn’t sit very well over it. I had to sand the top of the instruments panel and even then it’s not perfect. If you search for reviews for this kit, that’s a common complain.
Greg Kittinger said on November 14, 2018
Very nice Spit – and welcome aboard!
George V Guimaraes said on November 16, 2018
Thank you!