SPA Modeler

Back to the Spitfire XIVe! One of the reasons I put a pause on this build is that Mathieu at LFD informed me that he had updated the cowling for the XIVe conversion and was sending it to me. It was worth the short wait. https://i.postimg.cc/dVthN1wg/IMG-6008.jpg I love how Mathieu incorporates a rec...

Thanks guys! The Tempest II is complete!




The finished photos can be found at:
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Here is my latest completion... Eduard's 1/48 Hawker Tempest II in Royal Indian Air Force markings. https://i.postimg.cc/hvdMT0GB/JTK-1042.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/6pLjMzf6/JTK-1037.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/PqX69ZSW/JTK-1038.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/fL6fz0fg/JTK-1054.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/hvTbfPC...

Thanks Johnny! Now it is just a matter of gluing on the last bits and pieces. First, the landing gear... https://i.postimg.cc/52c8Q7s2/IMG-5997.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/GhTk2wJf/IMG-5998.jpg The wheels are added next. The brass tube axle lets the tail wheel turn freely so flat spot is aligned easily...

A little bit more post-shading done including exhaust stains.

Thanks guys! A flat coat has been applied. Actually, a satin finish... 50/50 mix of Model Master Acryl Flat and Alclad Aqua Gloss. https://i.postimg.cc/9QwDzLBF/IMG-5985.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/FKt7S0Pb/IMG-5986.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/CLQZF3kQ/IMG-5987.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/RFdF2yvG/IMG-5991.j...

Do you usually put a drop of dish soap when mixing chalk and water for your custom wash? What is your usual go-to color preference chalk when making your own wash? What is your usual chalk : water ratio? Sometimes I feel I didn’t scrape enough chalk when mixing with water and a single drop of Dawn ...

Thanks guys! Appreciate the check-in with this build. After the painted markings are finished, I applied the stencil decals. I just could not get the clear decal film carrier to budge on my test mule so I decided to just apply them straight. A combination of Mr Mark Setter and Mr Mark Softer did a g...

Now that the error has been corrected, I can start to re-do the masked markings. Comparing with the decal to make sure the size is right! https://i.postimg.cc/7Y3QLcjZ/IMG-5944.jpg I've also decided to do the small 2-color aircraft codes on the fuselage at the same time as the underwing codes. https...

I masked off a finite area containing the errant markings to rubbed down. This will protect the surrounding areas and saving me from additional re-painting. Using Micro Mesh #6000, the black areas are rubbed away. Complete removal is not necessary but I want to make sure that there are no paint edge...