Hobbyboss 1/72 Brewster F-2A Buffalo (RAF)

[jeaton01]

I'm watching the Piece of Cake series on YouTube now, on episode three. It's all filmed with Mk 9ish spitfires so far and a Dragon Rapide, and one Merlin 109.

In the novel the squadron was equipped Hurricanes. But I guess since there are so few airworthy Hurricanes, they went with Spitfires for the miniseries.

When I built a Special Hobby Hurricane it was in 85 Squadron markings. In doing research on that I think I read that no Spitfires were sent to France, they were held back for the defense of Britain.

[Stuart]

Very nice work Stuart! Especially your first effort with the airbrush. Ironically though, this is probably one of those instances where hand-brushing would've yielded more accurate results as it pertains to the camo demarcation. Free-handing a two-tone scheme in 1/72 scale is difficult since the demarcation becomes pretty sharp the smaller your model gets. But it looks like you've got the hang of it!

Thanks for the tips John - I whole-heartedly agree. I really struggled to get a proper demarcation between the two colours under the tail as the area was far too small - certainly I think masking the camo in this scale would have yielded better results.

But as you said, as a first effort I'm pretty pleased with it. I have an F-35B I might do next, certainly easier practice with the single overall base colour.

[KSaarni]

Got this one finished too - I had a friend from Canada send me some underside glazing decals to replicate what isn't in the kit - final glam shots.
Not too bad for my first go at airbrushing and freehand camo.

Excellent job Stuart!




- Kari

[Stuart]

Thanks Kari!