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I started my xmas present a few months ago and wanted to start a thread going through the build. I've never taken pics through a build before and thought that this would be a good time to start.

This is my 3rd model since starting the hobby again after 20 years away and am more focused than ever to make this model with a great deal of detail as the Spit has got to be my all time favorite aircraft.

Everyone goes on about how great this kit is and i'm another person that is enjoying every minute of it so far.

I am using the full Eduard photoetch kits.














06/09/11


27/9/11


14/11/11
Fitting Photoetch flap kit into plastic. I have modified one wing and left the other to show the difference. 

21/11/11
Lower wing build complete including undercarriage bays. Just needs top surfaces bonding on and I can start joining it to the fuselage. 


4/12/11
Top surfaces bonded on and joined to fuselage.

Engine check fitted to assy.

Control surfaces assembled.

Gun blisters modified from original moulding for accuracy. The blisters were modelled wrong in the kit so a bit of fettling was needed.

This is what the blisters looked like before. You can buy resin alternatives but I prefer to do stuff myself.

23/12/11
Photoetch parts fitted to the Rad Ducts

Ready for paint.

Panel lines highlighted before first coat.

28/12/11
Aluminium base coat applied. I will apply very small dabs of latex masking paint to stone chip prone areas of the wings and fuselage and when the final colours are sprayed this will be rubbed off to expose aluminium chips on those areas giving a flaked / chipped effect.

5/1/12
Lower surface and associated parts sprayed. I have rubbed off the latex mask that I applied on the silver to have the flaked / chipped paint effect. 

16/1/12
Ghosting the camo for grey paint application so I know roughly where to cover.

Masks worked really well. Happy with the finish. Looking more like a Spit now.

26/1/12
I don't do big decals so I prefer to spray larger insignia on with airbrush. I have made my own stencils and am in the process of spraying on the ID and Roundels on to the aircraft. This way I can see all the detail rather than covering it up with a big decal.
26/1/12
I don't do big decals so I prefer to spray larger insignia on with airbrush. I have made my own stencils and am in the process of spraying on the ID and Roundels on to the aircraft. This way I can see all the detail rather than covering it up with a decal. It looks more realistic too IMO. 


1/2/12
All insignia stencil painted. It can be a bit tricky but with a bit of patience it can be a nice finish. 








5/5/12



5/6/12
All decals now fitted. 

Hi there Matt,
Just starting to read the thread and am enjoyingit.
One question is the cockpit and engine built out of the box (apart from wiring) or is there etched parts also.

Chris