Tamyia 1/48 Spitfire Mk1

[MBBlat]

New tool Tamiya Spitfire Mk1 cockpit, all OOB with no aftermarket
IMG_0648 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0647 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0646 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Rest of the build to follow

[dr_gn]

Looks good - I’m guessing it goes together with no issue?

[MBBlat]

No Issues when following the instructions, I forgot to put the compass in its PE housing until after the control column was in, mad fitting a bit tricky.
Got the fuselage halves together, only a little filler & sanding required. Rear tailplane is almost snap fit.

[dr_gn]

MBBlat said:

No Issues when following the instructions, I forgot to put the compass in its PE housing until after the control column was in, mad fitting a bit tricky.
Got the fuselage halves together, only a little filler & sanding required. Rear tailplane is almost snap fit.

Superb. Makes it so much easier to get a good result when a kit is both well detailed and well engineered.

[MBBlat]

Just to demonstrate how good the fit is - this is the wing root with no glue or tape on either wing half, the parts are just resting there
IMG_0653 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[MBBlat]

Painted the underside
IMG_0661 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Did some pre-shading with NATO Black - its there but subtle.

Next masking, followed by the camouflage.

[MBBlat]

Cockpit is going to be open & empty as it would be a shame to hide all the detail, but I decided to paint the pilot anyway for a bit of practice in figure painting.
IMG_0666 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0665 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[Simpo Two]

He doesn't seem to be paying much attention or even holding any controls...

[Spice_Weasel]

Simpo Two said:

He doesn't seem to be paying much attention or even holding any controls...

He’s traumatised. Devastated that Ginger didn’t bally well make it back today.

[MBBlat]

Simpo Two said:

He doesn't seem to be paying much attention or even holding any controls...

That's the other reason he's sat on top of my monitor, not in the spit

[MBBlat]

Decals and weathering done, just need the final matt coat, add the side door and properly attach the canopy and aerial mast and its done
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1 by MBBlat, on Flickr
I've also subsequently taken away the chipping on the prop as I've been told spit props don't wear like this
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[MBBlat]

Finished
IMG_0712 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0714 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0722 by MBBlat, on Flickr

Also did a Tilly and a couple of figures to go with the Spiit
IMG_0719 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0726 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[dr_gn]

Nice work. I think adding an appropriate vehicle to the presentation of an aircraft model really adds to the effect for some reason.