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Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:00 pm
by Brandons_Iron
I finished these a few weeks back. The PR XIX is from Airfix and is a wonderful kit. I built it "in flight" as I've run out of room on the shelves. At least until we move. The other is an Italeri rebox of an older kit. It wasn't too bad overall, still a nice Spit. It is done up as a US used fighter in Europe circa 1944 if I recall.
Both were painted with Vallejo paints with minimal weathering. I also painted up the pilot in the PR, but as it turns out he was 7 feet tall and had to give up his parachute and both feet to be cleared for flight and fit in the pit. Why can't anyone have pilots that actually fit the pits? Anyway, hope you enjoy.

BK

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Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:19 pm
by Medicman71
Very nice Brandon! They both look great!

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:29 pm
by Stikpusher
Those are two beautiful Spits Brandon. Well done! :shoutout:

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:33 pm
by LyleW
Beautiful! Well done, sir.

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:41 am
by Stuart
Those are both Stunning - lovely work!

I assume they're both 1/48?

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:27 am
by Brandons_Iron
yes, those are 1/48.

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:56 pm
by Duke Maddog
Beautiful work Brandon! Way to go! It always feels great to finish something doesn't it?

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:07 am
by Brandons_Iron
Yes Sir, it does indeed feel pretty good to get one completed. Not so much in completing it as I get to open and begin a new one. Not sure why I get such a thrill out of starting one more than completing one, but that's just me.

Re: Two new Spitfires added to my collection

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:12 pm
by Stikpusher
It’s not just you... :whistle:

The hard part is the middle when the drive tends to wane... :headslap: