Eduard Longest day Spit

[Nige201980]

Hi guys while i was waiting for the filler to dry on my Bf 110 i decided to break this out and get going on it



on breaking open the box i was soon drooling over the contents and so i just start to get cracking on it.

one side of the cockpit with really nice detail.

I drilled out the lighting holes at the top of the seat back


I also drilled out the bar in front of the seat has they weren't deep enough


And that is where im at at the mo so far im really enjoying this and it should go together well.

Any way thanks for looking

[Goose]

Ho god, I've got this one in the stash. already in my favourites and in the followed threads.

One thing i find disappointing is that they propose you all the mobile parts (rudder, stabilizers, flaps) as separates parts but you only can put them flat... weird no?

Enjoy yourself and i'll keep on eye on it.

Goose

[Nige201980]

Ho god, I've got this one in the stash. already in my favourites and in the followed threads.

One thing i find disappointing is that they propose you all the mobile parts (rudder, stabilizers, flaps) as separates parts but you only can put them flat... weird no?

Enjoy yourself and i'll keep on eye on it.

Goose

thanks Goose i didnt notice that about the control surfaces might have to change that.

[Nige201980]

Some more work done on the spit.



The exhausts are a 4 part jobbie but they dont need drilling out which saved me a job.


And the undercarriage bays are made up of six parts each and look cracking with rivet detail on the side walls of the wheel bays.


Hopefully ill get it all primed and painted this week end any how thanks for looking

[Nige201980]

So after awhile away from the bench because of work i got back on to the spit this weekend and managed to get quite a bit done.

cockpit all painted and together.



and nearly altogether so i can do the seamlines which will be easy to get rid off as this goes together so well its untrue.



thanks for looking guys.

[UKguyInUSA]

Nicely detailed cockpit, do those belts come with the kit?

[SyntaxModels]

Cracker looking job mate, can't ever go wrong with a Spit eh? I'll watch your work on this intently

[Nige201980]

Nicely detailed cockpit, do those belts come with the kit?

Yes Martin the kit comes with PE, cockpit masks and a resin 500lb bomb.

Thanks for stopping by guys.

[michald]

Great work Now I have motivation to build mine as first build on this page. Thanks for inspiration!

[Nige201980]

So on with the spit managed to get a solid day at the bench and get her near enough all painted.




So just some detail painting yellow leading edges and red gun patches and it will be on with the gloss and then the decals.

[SyntaxModels]

Looking sweet mate, invasion stripe lovers, unite!

[Goose]

Very nice, hope you''l have time to finish it.

Looks ike this kit is very easy to build. Is the fitting Ok? I remember complaining about this and he made a comparison with a tamiya spitfire and the difference was impressive.

Hope you'll enjoy it till the end+...which appears to be near.

Goose

[Paul]

Great progress Nige looking good, this is one kit i have in my stash I'm looking forward to tackling

[Nige201980]

Cheers guys paul I think you'll enjoy it I've had no problems with it at all everything's a perfect fit.

[JohnModeller]

Very neat. I got this one with a slew of Brassin parts for it in the stash as well. Are you using the resin bombs?
John

[Nige201980]

Thanks John no I'm not using the bomb because for me the spitfire is a thoroughbred fighter and to add a bomb for me spoils her lines.

[JohnModeller]

I completely agree. When I do this one, I might do the same.
John

[Nige201980]

Well after a hectic couple of weeks i managed to get back to this superb kit and it keeps on being great.

the decals are nice and thin and with a bit of microset and sol they laid down beautiful in to all the panel lines. on the invasion stripes i scratched some of the paint away to leave the camo showing and on the leading edges i sanded them down again to show the camo through.






This as been simply the best kit i have ever built the fit was excellent and the decals are amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to build a Spit in 1;48

again as always thanks for stopping by.

[UKguyInUSA]

Looking sweet so far, Nige and glad to hear you're enjoying building it....makes a huge difference in the satisfaction factor!

Cheers,

Martin

[Nige201980]

Thanks Martin

[Nige201980]

Well guys she is finished here are one or two photos the rest are in the gallery

thanks for all your support through the build.

[patrickroos]

She really looks like shes been through a looong day of fighting!
And I love the weathering
Great build and a great Spit!

[UKguyInUSA]

Sweet!!

[Nev]

Nice work mate

[Nige201980]

Cheers guys for the great comments.

[qeialto]

Wow, fantastic. I love the weathering.



Antonio

[AndreFerro]

Wow, fantastic. I love the weathering.



Antonio

Agree with Antonio!!
Great Job, Man!!!

[Nige201980]

Thanks guys.