A return to the RAF for this one, with James Prendergast's Lazy Lady V. A decent kit from Airfix, but I had some (hopefully mostly concealed) trouble with the fit on the wings, and Eduard's Mk IX definitely beats it on detail. I must admit some temptation to do it in campaign markings, but not being a high-back it would be a bit much of a leap. Someone really needs to get a high-back 1/48 XIV out, I'm not quite up to the kitbashing required.
I think this one is a decent step forwards for me. I had a bit more restraint and care with the chipping, though it's still on the heavy side. I did it in the old-fashioned way with a new very fine brush and silver paint. I was more careful with sanding and polishing the paint and gloss layer to get a better finish. Main issue, apart from the wing joints not quite lining up as I assembled it, was a pretty ineffective attempt at covering up the fuselage seams with modelling putty. I think I need a bit more practice with it, and some finer sandpaper.
As an interesting comparison, this is it compared to the first of my 'recent' models, a rather bizarre and garish Mk IX from late 2020 (it was the skin I had in WT at the time), from the days when 'varnish', 'enamel' and 'thinning' were scary words I tried to avoid. Definitely some progression!
Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
Moderators: Board of Directors, Command
Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
"I am going to have these ships delivered on time and if you fail me your houses will be made a dunghill and your wives liquidated"
- Jackie Fisher, 1914
Re: Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
Looks good mate. I haven't made a spit since 2020 when I started modelling again might need to have a bash at one soon.
Re: Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
I’m jealous. I’ll build again one day. These look good n
Howdy Ya'll!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
That looks great, nice job
- Reginald
- Unterfeldwebel
- Posts: 47
- Joined: Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:37 pm
- Location: Northeast Pennsyvania USA
- Contact:
Re: Airfix 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk. XIV
Great job on this kit. I wish I had such talent. The only thing I can do is sell the things.