Excellent review, I definitely find your approach very focused on the areas a kit that could present some problems, like the offset fuselage points. The Spitfire and Mosquito are my favorite British aircraft. The Spitfire must drive model manufacturers crazy with all variants. The two schemes of decals would be a tough choice. Malta was a turning point in the war and almost 24/7 dog fights. The Polish squadron had excellent pilots who liked to independently break away and hunt, which drove their British handlers nuts. I've recently started using some VMS, products out of Poland. Their products are really good and designed for plastic models and their customer service is excellent With that in mind I'm working on a 1/72 scale Spitfire and will do it in a Polish scheme. Looking forward to your next review.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks as well for the recommendation about the VMS products. I'll have to check them out. I think you could focus solely on Spitfires for years and not run out of variants, color schemes, wing tip options, etc. I'm working on a Spitfire kit playlist for the channel. Cheers!
Good review Jon, thanks. Looking at the fuel tank cover, it is accurate for it not to be completely flush fitting as it is additive armour - however it certainly shouldn't have that gap with the upper engine cowling. I don't know why model companies don't make the top engine cowling as a single piece; that seam is the bane of our lives on all Spitfire kits! At 1/48 scale, I'd be tempted to fill in the panel line across the cowling behind the prop and the rivet detail on the upper surface of the Eduard tailplane you're fitting, as they are barely visible on the real thing. The underside of the tailplane has screws rather than rivets and they do seem to show up more clearly.
Thanks Phil! I totally agree about the upper engine cover. I'll keep your tips in mind with regard to the tailplanes and engine cover scribing. Cheers!
Excellent review, I definitely find your approach very focused on the areas a kit that could present some problems, like the offset fuselage points. The Spitfire and Mosquito are my favorite British aircraft. The Spitfire must drive model manufacturers crazy with all variants. The two schemes of decals would be a tough choice. Malta was a turning point in the war and almost 24/7 dog fights. The Polish squadron had excellent pilots who liked to independently break away and hunt, which drove their British handlers nuts. I've recently started using some VMS, products out of Poland. Their products are really good and designed for plastic models and their customer service is excellent With that in mind I'm working on a 1/72 scale Spitfire and will do it in a Polish scheme. Looking forward to your next review.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks as well for the recommendation about the VMS products. I'll have to check them out. I think you could focus solely on Spitfires for years and not run out of variants, color schemes, wing tip options, etc. I'm working on a Spitfire kit playlist for the channel. Cheers!
i starting with this hobby and wil start with the spitfire or fortress.
Very good 👍🏻. A Spitfire should be an easier first build. Best of luck with whatever you choose. Cheers!
Good review Jon, thanks. Looking at the fuel tank cover, it is accurate for it not to be completely flush fitting as it is additive armour - however it certainly shouldn't have that gap with the upper engine cowling. I don't know why model companies don't make the top engine cowling as a single piece; that seam is the bane of our lives on all Spitfire kits! At 1/48 scale, I'd be tempted to fill in the panel line across the cowling behind the prop and the rivet detail on the upper surface of the Eduard tailplane you're fitting, as they are barely visible on the real thing. The underside of the tailplane has screws rather than rivets and they do seem to show up more clearly.
Thanks Phil! I totally agree about the upper engine cover. I'll keep your tips in mind with regard to the tailplanes and engine cover scribing. Cheers!
If you want a Spitfire in 1/48 scale, buy Eduard, and you wil not disappointed, trust me.
I agree Patrick! ua-cam.com/video/r5HkErkc0-E/v-deo.html