Spitfire Mk V, Tamiya
This plane was one a batch of MkI B's converted to a Mk V by inserting a Merlin 45 engine. The actual plane ended up on the bottom of the English Channel courtesy of of Bf 109F on June 22 1941. This model was done 10 years ago and I decided to follow Kyle Koppos's Throw back Thursday theme and post the old photos.
Nice, Dale. That’s still a great kit.
Thanks John. I've the new tool version in the stash and hoping to get to it soon.
Indeed, it proves your talent isn’t new found Dale, a very solid build overall. On the other hand (literally) I do hope your taste in manicure has improved ?
Thanks Pedro! I showed this to my wife and she got a good laugh from you comment.
Once a great model, always a great model.
You're right Tom, the original Tamiya Spit was definitely a ground breaker. The new tool kit looks fabulous and hopefully I'll get to it this year.
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Happy New years to all !
Looking forward to another great model show here in this forum.
Dale ... ain't it quite peculiar how somethings look better as age goes by ?
This model is a very good testament to this effect.
Time has passed her by and this model still shines a bright image in the Spitfire galore.
Job well done.
Thank you sir, your comment is appreciated!
Looks absolutely amazing, Dale!
Love the cockpit, painting and (definitely) the weathering.
Time was gentle on your finished model, as it looks like it was finished yesterday.
It's really nice to see articles of past build models.
Classic Tam Spits are great kits and are lately offered at almost killer prices her in Greece.
I might grab an extra couple of them.
Thanks much Spiros. Yes they're great kits that can be assembled quickly not like some of the newer ones. I'm working on a Beriev Be-4 and the amount of small delicate parts are mind boggling!
Great build, Dale.
I also like the weathering of the build, it shows that this Spitfire had quite some flying hours.
Thank you John. Did you get your Christmas wish and receive a G1-A?
That's a great Spit - love the weathering. Fantastic.
Thanks much Greg!
Great job! It's amazing how dirty the spitfire got under the fuselage and wings. Where did all that oil come from?
OK, it’s new to me almost four years later. But it’s never too late to say that you really did a terrific job. I am guessing you did an oil wash. If that is the case did you do a clear coat over the camo colors to protect them? (I am gathering information on doing oil washes.) In my collection of decals, I have 1/32 markings for this aircraft that I hope to use in the near future.
@russjurco Thanks for you positive comment Russ. Yes indeed it's an oil wash but I use burnt umber color water mixable oil paints by Artisan. These will not attack paint finishes so no clear coat is necessary and after application the excess is removed using a damp cloth. If you use this make sure , since it's water based, to put a small drop of liquid dish soap into the mixture to break up surface tension.
Thanks Dale, that is good stuff to know.