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Thomas Bischoff (kruzikrucken)
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Spitfire Vb

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1 5 September 2015, 20:01
Christian Bruer
Well Thomas this is a nice example of high level model making. You cut out the maskings for the markings for you own or are these aftermarket masks?
6 December 2015, 15:43
Thomas Bischoff
Hi Christian I used Montex masks except for the fin flash which was masked with Tamiya tape. I was really impressed how well the masks worked.
6 December 2015, 15:50
Martien Lourens
Very nice Spit,Thomas. Detailed cockpit. I like the chipping on the wing. 👍
6 December 2015, 16:09
Thomas Bischoff
Thank you Mart, I was inspired by your work!
6 December 2015, 16:21
Mats Bengtsson
What a beautiful Spitfire. Model building at its best. I cant wait to see it finished 🙂
26 December 2015, 21:03
Clifford Keesler
Very nice Spit.
27 December 2015, 00:31
Martyn Fox
Lovely looking Spit. Looking forward to the finished model 👍
27 December 2015, 12:01
Thomas Bischoff
I thank you all! There were a lot of great looking Spitfires built this year - they all inspired me very much for mine.
27 December 2015, 20:19
Thomas Bischoff
slowly getting to the end. Somehow I find it easier to use the photos to check where a touch up is required.
Some last improvements planned for today, after that I will let it dry for a week and then add some panel wash with oil.
31 December 2015, 15:05
Thomas Bischoff
a little bit behind the planned schedule - panel highlighting with diluted burnt umber oil finished on the underside.
11 January 2016, 21:28
Soeren R.
Âwesome work so far! 🙂
11 January 2016, 21:49
Rob van Dodewaard
I am definitely in especialy since I want to build this one also(someday)
11 January 2016, 22:10
Mike Grant
Nice work Thomas, the underside is looking really good 👍
12 January 2016, 00:02
Clifford Keesler
Looking great Thomas.
12 January 2016, 02:23
Thomas Bischoff
I am glad (and proud) that you like it! I have finished the panel highlighting now.
Posted some pictures for comparison - amazing how much you can blow up a single picture (should have removed the dust before)
Rob: no need to wait - this is a simple and straightforward kit, I put all the effort into the paintjob 🙂
13 January 2016, 21:49
Thomas Bischoff
Finally finished! As last thing I added the prolonged rear view mirror which is well documented on Zumbachs Spitfire.
My favourite is the orange coloured belly light - amazing what you can find and learn on the internet.
23 January 2016, 16:15
Mats Bengtsson
Beautiful Spitfire 👍
23 January 2016, 16:36
Martien Lourens
Very beautiful end result, Thomas
23 January 2016, 17:15
Clifford Keesler
Awesome results.
23 January 2016, 18:45
Choppa Nutta
Nice work Thomas 👍
23 January 2016, 19:23
MRMLA
Nice Spitfire! 👍
24 January 2016, 21:17
Thomas Bischoff
Thank you all!
I can highly recommend this kit as it is a straightforward build. It can no longer compete in detail with the latest Eduard releases, especially in the cockpit area but finished it looks 100% Spitfire to me.
By the way: I have not used up the Techmod Decalsheet leaving at least one complete set of markings for a Zumbach Spitfire plus a set for JH*M of 317th Squadron. Only missing items are the stencils. Anyone interested can contact me.
25 January 2016, 22:26

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I got this kit for almost nothing at an exhibition with the intention to use only the control stick for another project. But I think it is a pity to throw away this beautiful kit so I bought the Techmod decals to build it into Jan Zumbach's Spitfire.

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1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb (Tamiya 61033)1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB (Techmod 48005D)1:48 RAF ROUNDELS Type C1 (Montex MM48374)2+
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)
No. 303 (Polish) Sqn. EN951/RF-D (S/Ldr. Jan Zumbach)
September 1942 World War 2
Ocean Greay, Dark Green, Medium Sea grey
 

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