Falconxlvi Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Model #2 for the year complete! It is the Eduard kit in 1/48 scale. Here’s a little more about the aircraft and pilot from the kit instructions: Spitfire Mk XVI RR227, Flown by S/Ldr. Otto Smik, CO of No. 127 Squadron, Grimbergen Airfield, Belgium, November, 1944. “Otto Smik was given command of No. 127 Squadron on November 13th, 1944 and became the last of three Czechoslovak pilots who commanded British squadrons in WWII. He was killed by Anti-Aircraft fire during an attack on a railway station in Zwolle, Belgium on November 28th, 1944. He was credited with eleven kills and three V-1’s destroyed at the time of his service. He flew Spitfire RR227 on that fateful flight.” I used aftermarket resin parts for the upper engine cowl (Ultracast), prop and spinner (Ultracast), wheels (Brassin), and 500lb centerline bomb (Brassin). I added brake lines from copper wire and a clear plastic position light. Paints were sprayed with my Tamiya HG airbrush and I used Tamiya acrylic paints throughout. Thanks for looking! And here’s the second kit from the Limited Edition dual boxing that I finished two years ago. They look good together! I can definitely see where I have improved as a modeller when looking at the two kits side by side, especially regarding basic construction, seam work, and painting. Going to the US IPMS Nationals this year was both inspiring and extremely enlightening - I have done my best to apply some of the lessons learned. On to the next kit! Steve Edited October 19, 2017 by Falconxlvi Update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Looks great! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Nicely done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Great job! They do look good together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) On 10/20/2017 at 1:57 PM, R Spreckley said: Very nice On 10/20/2017 at 11:14 PM, Bravosierra001 said: Looks great! Brandon On 10/21/2017 at 4:00 PM, AlienFrogModeller said: Nicely done! On 10/21/2017 at 5:28 PM, CaptainObvious said: Great job! They do look good together Thanks guys- I appreciate the feedback! I am pleased to report the model placed 3rd (1/48 Military Propeller Aircraft) in the High Plains Con XXVIII competition today. There were some awesome builds there! Edited October 23, 2017 by Falconxlvi Grammar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Nice duo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Congrats on your place in the competition! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Falcon, Eduard's kit is a dream to build, and you did it justice in everyway. Not a flaw anywhere that I can see. Congrats on your 3rd place finish. 1/48 scale single engine prop is a very hotly contented category. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, Joel_W said: Falcon, Eduard's kit is a dream to build, and you did it justice in everyway. Not a flaw anywhere that I can see. Congrats on your 3rd place finish. 1/48 scale single engine prop is a very hotly contented category. Joel Thank you Joel. Indeed, I love the Eduard Spitfire kits and I am looking forward to building more. First, I’m going to knock out one or two of Eduard’s new Bf 109Gs. As for the competition- you’re 100% correct! It was the single largest aircraft category at the event and there were some spectacular builds. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 5 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Congrats on your place in the competition! 17 hours ago, Rocat said: Nice duo! 5 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Congrats on your place in the competition! Thank you very much gents! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Steve . Sublime builds.EXCEPTIONAL looking models. And congratulations on your placement -3rd Prize Jolly well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 15 hours ago, HOLMES said: Steve . Sublime builds.EXCEPTIONAL looking models. And congratulations on your placement -3rd Prize Jolly well done. Thank you very much sir! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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