Stefan buysse Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Hi, This is my Spitfire PR XI as she has looked since the end of the "Recce Birds Part Deux" GB. Spitfire PR Jan 18 by StefanBuysse, on Flickr I also have a large box with parts for 3 Phantoms, 3 Crusaders and 2 Demons that has been there since the end of the "Phantom Addicts Anonymous" GB. I might do something with them later on. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Good luck, I have a VIII from the Spitfire GB and a few from that Phantom build also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Good to see this getting some TLC Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks, Martin and Spectre. I've made the resolution to do at least one thing (however minimal) on this Spitfire for the next 7 days. That should get the build moving. I won't bore you with minimal updates like "Today, I painted the tailwheel". Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi, The vac-form canopy looked better after I trimmed it some more. Still, fit was not great...little contact surface between it and the airframe. I added putty to fill the gaps, but I could only sand very gently because I feared that I would break it off again. I airbrushed the whole model with Humbrol PRU Blue. I wonder what she'll look like in daylight tomorrow... and after I carefully remove the masking tape from the canopy. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hi, Here she is now. I need to spray another coat before I remove the masking tape, but I'm pleased with the result so far. PR XI 18 Jan by StefanBuysse, on Flickr Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi, Here's the Spitfire again: the canopy doesn't look too good, but it could have been worse. Spitfire PR XI 11th of February by StefanBuysse, on Flickr I hope to complete the build before the end of the month. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Looks like a Job well done! I'm glad you're able to get this out of the box and wrapped it up. I have some Phantoms also from that GB and look forward to seeing you complete some of yours. Don't forget to post some pictures in The Showroom above when your done! Edited February 21, 2018 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Good one Well done Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nice progress Stefan. Almost there. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Thanks, guys. I was a bit quick to say I was going to finish this one by the end of February. I'm really close now. One thing that I had to improve was the national insignia decals: although it is not that apparant in the picture I posted above, too much of the PRU blue was visible through the white. I found the suitable size insignia on a P-51 sheet. My old Model Alliance sheet is quite vulnerable. The "MB948" on the tail also has the blue coming through, but I'm glad I managed to apply it without shattering it. Pictures soon. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Hi, She just needs a wash and some weathering now. I'm really glad I put the better star and bar decal on her, it draws the attention away from that canopy. Spitfire 08 March by StefanBuysse, on Flickr Cheers, Stefan. Edited March 9, 2018 by Stefan buysse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Hi, Here she is finished. Especially from a distance she doesn't look too bad. Spitfire PR Mk XI finished by StefanBuysse, on Flickr Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Great to see this done Looking good Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Nice job Stefan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, guys. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nice job. You don't see this color of Spitfire built up very often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thanks, Els. Someday, I might build a Mosquito in PRU blue. Also with star and bar insignia, somehow I find that more attractive on PRU blue aircraft than a RAF roundel. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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