Aerotech 1/32 Speed Spitfire

[kfutter]

Looks like I forgot one! Not sure if this strictly belongs here either, but it's Aerotech's 1/32 resin kit of the Speed Spitfire, an early Mk 1 airframe pulled off the production line and modified to have a crack at the land-based air speed record.













I'm not 100% happy with my finish on this one, as up close it exhibits quite a bit of orange peel. Looks good from 4 feet away though - the traditional four-footer! I need to borrow some of Eric's high gloss finishing techniques!

Kev

[hrtpaul]

Looks fantastic Kev. I like that a lot

[kfutter]

Thanks Paul! Wasn't the easiest of builds, and is very heavy! The fuselage and wings are a single piece of nearly-solid resin each. And the cockpit features sidewall framing made up of photo-etched frames that have to be inserted and attached into the cockpit opening from below. The trickiest part was probably the vac canopy though.

Kev

[tor lives]

Yeah it definitely belongs here Kev.
This is just one lovely model and years ahead of it's time in terms of streamlining and general looks.....she is just a very pretty aeroplane.
Nice job mate....and eligible for inclusion in our new "Civil Aircraft" category next year at Model Expo, (which is only six months away )
TOR

[Ericg]

You did a great job on the spit Kev. I like these Aerotech kits. Definitely stand out from the crowd of 109's

Eric

[Adam the Akrodude]

A real beauty Kev - love this Spitty of yours.

All the best

Adam

[kfutter]

Thanks gents. It's not my favourite build, but I like it, and I'm glad you guys do too!

Kev