BoB MK.I Spitfire
Spitfire Mk.I 234 squadron August 1940. This is the Kotare kit which I enjoyed very much. Quinta cockpit and HGW seatbelts were used. Paints were model master. Mr. Cleaver gave me some advice on European fading (Lilac). I was waiting for an overcast day to get that England airfield look. Pics were taken with my Iphone. I Tried some studio type pics but I am terrible at doing that. I am not a photographer in any since. Outside photos are far easier for me. In the end it will look scale, or it will not. I leave that to you the viewer. I sure look forward to more kits from Kotare. Thanks for looking and all comments are welcomed.
V/R
Rod Bettencourt
Very nice photos. Looks authentic to me! The overcast really helped. Of course wouldn't be worth a wit without a well-built kit. Nice job.
Thank you Chris!
Rod
Excellent result, Bob! Pics are super, too!
Thanks my friend, much appreciated.
Rod
That's another winner, Rod @rodbettencourt! 👍 Looks pretty scale to me; I've got a few models waiting for just the right weather for location pics and I can say your wait was worth it. The model and photos are just top work! 👏
Thank you so much Gary, look forward to your pics.
Rod
Really well done Rod. Lilac, that is interesting. Here it is just Monday morning and I have already learned something - hobby related. Great job on the weathering and wear.
Much appreciated Russell.
Rod
Wow..that’s what it’s all about…
Love your comment, it put a smile on my face.
V/R
Rod
Excellent !
Thanks Jay!
Rod
Wow - a little more grime on the tires, and I would not have believed this was a model! Well done.
The fitters had just replaced the wheels and tires just before photos!
Yeah I kinda blew that part. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Rod
Looks like a winner - nice photos!
Thanks buddy!
Rod
Rod, @rodbettencourt, that really is a beautiful build. The build of the kit is very well executed, and the added details look amazing. To top it off your finish work is outstanding. Your cover photo absolutely looks like it was taken during the war. I would have easily believed it was a real plane. Well Done!
Thank you Walt! How's the JU-52 coming? I am getting close to paint on 32nd F-104G early Luftwaffe. Fingers crossed. Hope this finds you well.
Rod
The Ju-52 stalled a bit because of my eye issues at the beginning of the year. I have gotten the floats located and most of the rigging to them mounted but I am struggling because I lost a fuselage door. I painted it, and now I can't find it. I have spent hours looking for it. I can't finish without it...very frustrating.
Very impressive work there, both the model and photography.
The kit looks quite good but you got the best from it for sure.
The European fading is just what exactly?
If it’s about the combat wear your Spitfire shows then you nailed perfectly. Thumbs up!
A gorgeous build and good pics Rod. Excellent 👍
Thank you Guy!
Rod
At first I thought to be looking at a real Spitfire in the field, Rob @rodbettencourt
Very realistic and excellent work on the interior.
Thank you John, it's a fun kit.
Rod
Incredible. Fantastic build and great photos. This looks super realistic!
Awesome comment, thank you.
Rod
Atmospheric as hell! Very nice.
Thank you very much Ross!
Rod
Great photo and superb build. At first I thought it was a real Spit. Looks like an excellent kit Rod @rodbettencourt. Who says you're not a photographer?
Thank you Eric, natural light is what makes the pics. thank you for your comment.
Rod
Wonderful build. I’ve heard good things about those kits and you absolutely nailed it.
Thank you Matt!
Rod
Impressive all around, Rod. Your outdoor pics are classic.
Thanks for that comment Gary!
Rod
man I had to do a double take...looked like a 1:1...still does. Great job building and even better with the photography! They look like faded war time kodachrome shots, pretty spectacular.
Jim
Awesome comment Jim! Means a lot.
Rod
Beauty. Looks like Middle Wallop in the summer. A permanent haze.
The tyres? Yeah, even stored ours are dusty and grass fields are too but that's splitting hairs.
About the best Spitfire I've seen❤️
I know I kinda blew it on the tires🤦♂️. I shall try and do better next time. Thank you for your comment.
Rod
Nice Spitfire. What airshow were you at? But this is iMODELER.
Really, fabulous work. Very realistically portrayed.
Awesome comment Bill, much appreciated.
Rod
Well done, Rod (@rodbettencourt). I would have sworn these were photos from the war. Your paint and weathering are exceptional.
Those are my favorite type of comments. Thank you George.
Rod