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Post by alias on Jan 6, 2011 15:22:05 GMT 12
A great kit..
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Post by alias on Jan 6, 2011 15:22:57 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Jan 6, 2011 16:50:39 GMT 12
Looks good - the famous airfix giant rivetter must have been sacked!
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Post by Craig Sargent on Jan 6, 2011 20:01:36 GMT 12
Unfortunately the trencher who does panel lines wasn't...
Nice work all the same. Like the subtle tonal variations in the paint.
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Post by alias on Jan 7, 2011 17:30:09 GMT 12
Thanks, yeah, after ?00's of models they're starting to look like I want them to, the finish is in no small part due to the tip I got re matt varnish ( thanks Tim! ), the Klear/ tamiya flat base works magnificently allowing the ratio of flat/gloss to vary across the model.
I got used to the 'trenches' pretty quick, in fact with handbrushing they sorta filled anyway, and by not highlighting them, well, they highlight themselves!
All up, this is a really nice kit from Airfix, a few minor issues, canopy fit and dihedral, both easily rectified, the letters DW-K were too light a grey ( mine got a darker grey wash ) and were arranged wrong and required seperating to set individually. Also the decals include a serial, I have photo's of both sides of this machine and it has none ( although apparently there were 4 DW-K's ! ) It seems very accurate and having built most 1/72 Spitfires I would say it looks the best.
Next project, the even trenchier Me 110!
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 8, 2011 9:56:51 GMT 12
Might be time to get the young feller his first Spitfire. Nice job.
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Post by Andy Wright on Jan 8, 2011 17:54:22 GMT 12
Nice work, alias.
They've certainly improved their product after the comeback. Wish I had time to get into my stash.
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Post by smithy on Jan 11, 2011 14:13:59 GMT 12
Great work Alias and pleased you found the Tamiya flat base/Klear coat useful.
I picked up one of these the other day and I'm very impressed, a real little gem from Airfix.
And you're from Manapouri eh? Pretty part of the world!
Cheers and best of British for the 110,
Tim
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