My first model - progress

[Crunch]

Ok, so not technically my first model. But, this is the first one I've done since I was about 14 (I'm 25 now). It's an Airfix 1:48 Spit Vc with marking of RAAF 79 Sqn markings, UP-T.

But there are a few first with this for me...

First time I've used putty.
First time I've masked.
First time I've pre-painted
First time i've sanded.
And honestly, first time I've really put an effort into it!

So here's a few pics. It's all hand painted, and there's been a few mishaps along the way, like breaking the ariel, propeller, tail wheel (still off, leaving that till later).

I've cut the canopy to display it open, in hindsight, I would have cut the side door too, but apart from that I'm not getting too adventurous and it's straight from the box.

I'm not happy with a few individual areas, but overall, for a first, I think it's alright.

Say what you will, I know it's not great and I've got think skin

Andrew.

 

[Heinz]

Looking great Andrew mate

I'm half way through the 1:72 version of that.

Yours looks 10times better though.

Look foward to more

 

[109ROAMING]

The effort pays off!

Fantastic model mate!

 

[Wurger]

With all here.The bird looks good.

 

[Wildcat]

Looking good mate. incidently that was the same model I built when I got back into modelling a year or so ago!
BTW what colour is the undersurface?

 

[Crunch]

It's a 97 to 3% mix of matt white and 157 grey (Humbrol), although it's probably darker than it should be.

I spoke to the guys at the model shop and they said there's not a colour in any of the paint ranges that comes close. It was a standard Aussie undersurface colour at that time and place. Actually, the whole scheme was, I've seen pics of boomerangs and a couple of other in the same colours.

 

[Wildcat]

Yeah just wondering. I haven't been able to find an exact colour/mix ratio to make RAAF sky blue. I think I'll go with Waynes advice and just use a colour I'm happy with.

 

[Heinz]

I used neutral grey I think on my spit, does the job by no means perfect though. I agree though Andy just settle on something that looks good to you.

 

[Wayne Little]

For a bunch of first times, you're doin' ok mate!

 

[Wurger]

Can it come in handy guys?

White Ensign Models Paints - RAAF

 

[Wildcat]

Cool, very handy mate!

 

[Crunch]

Ah Awesome Wurger, that'll come in handy!

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

looks good to me andrew well done

 

[Catch22]

Excellent work!

 

[Matt308]

Very nice. Just goes to show you that you don't need an airbrush to make very nice looking models. And she will look even more impressive with the decals on.

 

[520516MA]

well done , good job

 

[chook]

All I have to say is great effort and don't be afraid to experiment. You will mess stuff up but learn more than being too careful and thinking things are too hard. The people on this site are full of encouragement and very happy to help I've found in my short time here.

 

[Screaming Eagle]

top job mate!

 

[Airframes]

I agree with all Andrew. Excellent first timer. Looks like Airfix have improved/updated the kit a bit since it first came out, nearly 30 years ago, but I still don't like that ugly air filter! Nice colour and paint job, should look top when finished!