Just completed my Tamiya Spitfire IXc- any thoughts???????

[docsudy]

Hello my fellow SMA's:
If you recall I recently shared with you images of my Tamiya Spitfire IXc (1/32 scale) in progress. After putting on the remaining small bits, weathering and several coats of acrylic clear matt varnish I am ready to present my work to you.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome!!

If any one is interested I used the following for weathering:
Abtielung 502 oil sepia on the dorsal plane surface as a sludge wash plus burnt umber, umber, earth and black for highlights, dirt grime ect.
Ammo Mig panel line washes- blue dirt, dark sea blue on the ventral surface , plus Ammo PLW of dark brown, and kerosene and oil
and combination of black, burnt umber and brown oils and starship dirt oils for exhaust stains.
Tires were touched with blend of Ammo PLW dark brown and pacific dust and Tamiya weathering pastels
Chipping was done using Abtielung liquid rubber over a base coat of Mr Surface black 1500, followed by a coat of AKI exteme metal aluminum followed by the standard camo colors of the Spitfire.
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[blakeh1]

Excellent work!

 

[docsudy]

Blakeh1
Thanks your to kind
Doc Sudy

 

[GaryG64]

Hello my fellow SMA's:
If you recall I recently shared with you images of my Tamiya Spitfire IXc (1/32 scale) in progress. After putting on the remaining small bits, weathering and several coats of acrylic clear matt varnish I am ready to present my work to you.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome!!

If any one is interested I used the following for weathering:
Abtielung 502 oil sepia on the dorsal plane surface as a sludge wash plus burnt umber, umber, earth and black for highlights, dirt grime ect.
Ammo Mig panel line washes- blue dirt, dark sea blue on the ventral surface , plus Ammo PLW of dark brown, and kerosene and oil
and combination of black, burnt umber and brown oils and starship dirt oils for exhaust stains.
Tires were touched with blend of Ammo PLW dark brown and pacific dust and Tamiya weathering pastels
Chipping was done using Abtielung liquid rubber over a base coat of Mr Surface black 1500, followed by a coat of AKI exteme metal aluminum followed by the standard camo colors of the Spitfire.
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I have one like this, same color scheme, too. But I feel that yours is much, much better than mine.

 

[docsudy]

Thanks for noticing

 

[Napali]

Hi! Looks very good!

 

[Edbert]

Gorgeous! I consider the Nine to be my favorite one too.

If you're asking for a "suggestion", I can offer very little, but...the chipping on the propeller blades should be more prominent on the leading edge not the trailing.

It feels a little odd making any such comment about someone's work who is a step or more ahead. But you did ask, and I appreciate constructive critiques of my efforts.

 

[docsudy]

You're absolutely correct. I realized that I got the wrong edge when I was doing the chipping. I now know the difference between the leading edge versus the trailing edge. On my razorback that I just finished I think I weathered the correct leading edge. Thanks for pointing that out.
By the way, I've been seeing you've been working your way through numerous builds. Very impressive and very diligent. Your work is excellent
All the best
Gary
Docsudy

 

[BarleyBop]

Not an aircraft guy, but can't help but be in awe of technique and beautiful results.
I hope to learn mix media i.e. oils, (which I know how to handle on canvas), but still exploring more basic model techniques!
The last model I built as a kid, sometime in middle school, was a Spitfire Mk5 I think, balsa wood and paper, met an untimely end in the field behind my house!

 

[the Baron]

Outstanding build, Doc!

 

[Dens228]

Excellent work. I just finished the same but in "A". My second model after a very long hiatus. Looking at yours I have a way to go.......lol

 

[Edbert]

Excellent work. I just finished the same but in "A". My second model after a very long hiatus. Looking at yours I have a way to go.......lol

Welcome back!

 

[docsudy]

Thank you all for comments on my Spit. Really appreciate the support
Docsudy