1/48 ICM Spitfire. Painting and Weathering. Scale model aircraft kit.

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Andy, Another great, realistic build. These hardworking Spits and Hurricanes were not 'cosmetically' maintained as an aircraft would in peacetime, especially around the Battle of Britain and just prior to D-Day. One small point on the 'D-Day Stripes', in our photo archive we've got many dozens of photos of ground staff, usually General Hands, hand painting the 'Invasion Stripes' using 6" or 8" brushes from large tins of paint, usually, outdoors; and they were not too worried about straight lines. In fact in none of the photos do you see the stripes masked up in any way. The Surface Finishers were not always concerned with the stripes. It was more important for them to re-spray the roundels and other identifying markings and signs etc. They, by the way, would not touch up roundels with brushes; they were far too busy for that. The General Hands who hand painted the stripes were, at normal times, the blokes responsible for cleaning the aircraft, obviously, from the photos, they were busy doing other things. It was silly to worry about grubby aircraft. Everyone's focus was on keeping the aircraft flying and the safety of the pilots. Way back, I read in one autobiography of an old Fighter Command chappie that advised if one emptied the ammo bays in 'C Wings' of Spitfires, one could fit 36 bottles of Johnny Walker in there! (Obviously, for the Officers' Mess!) Although I did read about one very senior officer who used to deliver whisky in this way to his squadrons as a morale booster and for jobs well done. I don't think it was Keith Park, but someone up around his rank. It’s funny to realise that, compared to pilots of today, WW2 fliers did drink a mammoth amount of alcohol. Well, it was wartime… Cheers, and thanks again for some great painting tips. BH P.S. I like videos with narration. You've got a good voice so why not use it. Much more personal than titles for each action. Bill ;)

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Bill for another comprehensive and interesting comment. Cheers Andy

[@BillHalliwell]

@@ScaleModelShed G'day Andy, thank you for your kind comments. I look forward to hearing more of your narrations. Cheers, BH

[@Bazza.baz224]

Agree - the too neat invasion stripes did mar the final result a little.

[@richardsimmons6470]

Dont forget Invasion Stripes where often painted on D Day -2 with YARDBRUSHES So quite rough until they where done properly later

[@ichdu7310]

Thanks a lot for this excellent, detailed and very comprehensive vid and explanations about these techniques.

[@moixmodels]

That spitfire came out really nice!

[@mariarzyt_3D]

I am currently texturing my 3D plane model and this video has been surprisingly helpful! It's not easy finding good references for that kind of weathering

[@embethzoozoo5976]

Do i need to prime before painting a plastic model and do you need to varnish the model after painting to protect against chipping? Or pealing? If so. What to use? I'm having problems with paint chipping off my models after painting and can't get them to stick to the plastic! If you know please help! 😅

[@brettwerner9544]

That was some much-needed inspiration. Beautiful work and I can’t wait to apply some of what I learned.

[@tonyperez4791]

Outstanding video ! Thank you ! hope you and your loved ones are well ! Take care, Tony

[@ModelNerd]

I've just found your channel. I really enjoyed the voiceover and found your weathering techniques really helpful too - I never really know how to weathering aircraft. Thanks for sharing. Good save on the torn decal too!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. After I've finished the F-14 Tomcat I'm currently doing, I think I'm going to do a tank. Either a Meng King Tiger or the RFM Sherman. After doing aircraft for a while, I will have to jog my memory on how to weather tanks!

[@normansmith8184]

Dear Mr. Modelshed, that's just showing off! What a wonderful result. Narration made for a complete tutorial. Great stuff sir.

[@dougmeaney5512]

Just found this - brilliant guide - in many ways and certainly in terms of the complete range of techniques - many thanks for your sharing!

[@davidcole333]

This is the right way to do videos The content is incredibly informational, relaxing and enjoyable.

[@ВиРе-н2ю]

Excellent director's work. Great video. Thank you.

[@robertjones8667]

That thing is beaten up! I love it.

[@hoodlumrocknroll1]

The damaged decal could be left as is and say it was damaged paint in battles. In 2019, I was working on a model car while homeless in a tent and the frame was wet paint. It fell off the stand I had onto dirt, getting some on the paint. I used that as some weathering for the model. Frame landed on dirt the same way it would sit on car, bottom side, which would be close to road on real, down against the dirt.

[@BrettG64]

Great video! I really like the way you describe what you're doing as you do it. Very informative. I've been using hairspray for awhile for chipping and have seen chipping fluid used before, but your video has inspired me to give it a try.

[@CedricSaccardi]

Very cool.... saying hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@gerhardcronje8915]

So glad I found this video! I'm busy building the same model. Some useful tips I'm definitely going to use

[@briandwyer9767]

Really enjoyed the video. Not tried airbrushing yet. Going to try and get into it. Looking forward to working through the rest of your videos.

[@kivanckitapci]

Amazing work!

[@Ducesweden]

Wonderful, now I felt like building something British too 😆

[@cesarrodriguez2872]

Excellent work my friend. Congratulations.

[@johnjosephbarnes1953]

Hi. Brilliant looking model. Great tips as well. Like that you used grey and silver. Great voice over as well. Look forward to seeing your next build.

[@jeffreywall8822]

Brilliant so happy i found this video thank you for your weathering techniques must get started on them asap, the music was great also.

[@Aliktren]

Nice, great voiceover, leaving the paint and dilution/psi up a bit longer would be good

[@slwilliams75]

The first two videos were brilliant, but the voice over is superb 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mihalislymperakis2422]

very nice and neat work, and good narrative as well. I had made this kit before and was rather enjoyed. Keep it up

[@jzghostrider66]

Very nice work on this one... great weathering job and what a way to wrap it up. Very cool build.

[@thetarqazor7835]

Great freehand on the camo, great voiceover 👍🏻

[@martinbrowning6266]

Great video the voice over is spot on considering this is your 3rd video love the content always great to see people showing exactly what they use I think this helps everyone to learn more (everyday is a school day)thanks and keep up the great work

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Martin.

[@vlajkot6563]

Great video. I love free hand cammo.!

[@derwinemro3855]

I too, have just found your channel. Weathering is a new process for me. Could you expand your comments on materials? Which finishes were enamel based and which were acrylic based. Same with the clear coats. Most excellent video!! Thanks!

[@aerobill8554]

Wonderful channel and the voice over is an addition, not a distraction in your case. Also the music isn’t too much as with other channels. Well done. My 12yo son and I are really loving it ! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@NazidKimmie]

Nicely done, especially like the invasion stripes two step chipping, just a minor quibble I think the scratching effects more so on the starboard fuselage look overscale and need more diffusion. The ICM kit looks very good otherwise!

[@mattiascavero]

Exelent work on that spit👍and also a perfectly working voiceover😉

[@MrLolof1]

Nice ,Very nice job 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheGreywulff]

Your voiceover was just right ! This was a very good and entertaining video for sure. And, I must say, excellent work !!

[@anthonyworkman759]

Great video, great voice over. Your voiceover adds depth and a better understanding that subtitles alone just can't really get across. Beautiful finished model. Looking forward to your next build. 😃👍

[@sofie7373]

Great video with the Voice-over. Keep Them coming

[@ferraro1959]

Very very beauty

[@howardkilburn2024]

Great video tutorial on both weathering and freehand camo...only just found yr site but I will be watching from now on. Best wishes Howard

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Howard.

[@girolamolorusso]

pretty nice model and good tec tp paint

[@fowrunnah]

Great job!

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Excellent work.

[@andrewgowing9815]

Very nice.

[@maximedujardin8687]

Wow, good work here :D Will be my reference to build mine haha

[@Peter-vl9fz]

Awesome job!

[@sergioarcucci5961]

Good work

[@marmotton1972]

Great video. as always your weathering is amazing.

[@Acheiropoietos]

Really good job; presentation and content 👍

[@duncanling2127]

Lovely ❤

[@Szopen715]

Voiceover is really nice

[@guidob.4122]

Great video with the voice over. Very impressive paint job. And that airscrew is perfect! :-) Crack on!

[@nukamarxa5203]

Amazing

[@rrdavis7476]

Another great build to watch! Thanks Andy! One question though…..We did you get your “Aircraft Jig” from?

[@gordonenquist36]

Down in the comments a fellow mentions the invasion stripes painted by hand with 6" or 8" brushed on black and white paint, no masking. So does that mean the stripes were 8'' wide or 6" wide ?. Have always wondered ?

[@spartan5529]

Outstanding work. Really enjoy your channel. Please adjust the ad frequency tho, it seems like an every 3min it definitely excessive!

[@slippytarmac]

Hi just found your channel, absolutely fantastic, do You ever sell any of your models

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi Paul, I have not sold one yet. Thanks, Andy

[@arnopieterse]

Just a question regarding the weathering on the D-day stripes. They were ordered removed a month after d day...would they weather that much in a months time? They were all removed by the end of 1944, so maximum time with them on would have been 6 months...was it because they used lower quality paint for the stripes that theu wore quicker?

[@coulsonrobert]

Great video. Think I'll try something similar on my Guillows Balsa RC and FPV Spit. Just curious which yellow you used for the fighter command markings and the prop tips? Many thanks!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you. I use XF-3 with white XF-2 as a base. Cheers Andy

[@coulsonrobert]

@@ScaleModelShed Great stuff. When you did the invasion stripes, before masking over the white stripes (i.e. before painting the black) did you reapply a coat of matt varnish to prevent the white paint lifting as the masking tape came up? Many thanks!

[@robertgarner11]

Really well done in recovering the problem with the decal! Thanks also for adding which colour you’re using at the top. However, what yellow and red did you use for the wings’ leading edges please? Also subbed.

[@muddyluftwaffe0335]

currently working on a Curtiss Tomohawk, hoping to incorporate some of these weathering techniques in! Amazing work!!

[@engineerstoolkit4900]

Is there a reason you apply the AK Worn Effects to the white and then black invasion stripes separately? Could you not have just applied two coats to the whole area covered by the invasion stripes in one go to remove a step? Is the timing between application of the Worn Effects, the paint overlay, and the activation of the chipping agent important? If so, can you please elaborate on this? And any reason for applying two coats? I'm getting back into modelling and keen to use this product so any insights would be appreciated.

[@embethzoozoo5976]

Do i need to prime before painting a plastic model and do you need to varnish the model after painting to protect against chipping? Or pealing? If so. What to use? I'm having problems with paint chipping off my models after painting and can't get them to stick to the plastic! If you know please help! 😢

[@clivet3846]

Being dim here … did I miss how you painted the non khaki areas?

[@sir_bertimus1547]

Who makes the stand you use to hold the model when you paint?

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, Its a Vertigo VMP001.

[@lucasner463]

Beautiful! What did you think of the kit itself? I haven't built any of ICM's Spitfires.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi. The kit was OK. Some strange things like there are no location pins for the fuselage halves. But with a bit of careful assembly the finished model is pretty good.

[@georget.571]

Very nice result! I also like chosen music, very good. Could you please tell me name of the first song? It is brillian, unfortunetely I can not find it. Thank you very much, keep modelling! George

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you. The first song is call Liquid time and is in the You Tube music library.

[@georget.571]

@@ScaleModelShed Thank you very much :).

[@davidg3921]

Hi, I enjoy your videos. All very good. But just for your info, the Spitfire you have weathered has a wooden propellor and not metal. I always thought it was metal until I did a little research. Regards, David G.

[@PantslessThundergoose]

Where did you get the stand you held the model on?

[@sectionmille5203]

Hi what is the thing you use to paint because I use a paint brush

[@edgarengland9223]

Only just found the channel, like the guide to paint thinning and pressure, did you thin the Ak Metal and the worn effects? Thanks

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, AK Xtreme metal doesn't need thinning, I dont think I thinned the worn effects, long time ago now! 🤔

[@ulren6527]

Really good, thanks you for sharing ☺️. What’s the difference between worm effect ans chipping fluid ? Cheers

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, worn effects is less aggressive than general chipping fluid, keeping more paint on allows a worn look rather than a paint falling off look. Cheers

[@ulren6527]

@@ScaleModelShed thanks you for your response 😀

[@billy2cold]

Can you chip over using lacquer paint?

[@NoTaboos]

Weathering is only ever a guess.

[@richardsimmons6470]

Hi Guys ad gals On the day before D Day invasion stripes where usually painted on with a yard brush for speed so they where very rough. Not sure if the where painted by the factory and of course later they where just under the aircraft and on a D Day aircraft no heavy weathering of the stripes would ne needed But amazing work and very helpful

[@JohnyG29]

I guess English isn't your 1st language.

[@ferraro1959]

What model of airbrush you use

[@MDzmitry]

To be honest the Spitfire turned out a bit too worn-out, if you look for the photos of (for example) James Edgar Johnson's Spitfire Mk.IXs, you'll notice that the most damaged part is always the markings made on top of the standart camo (invasion stripes, white noses, stuff like that), not the camo itself. It can be chipped, sure, but not as much, most fighters during the war work out their resource before they get to such condition.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I used my fair share of artistic licence....

[@dbenci2071]

Nice, didn't this have something to do with Gibraltar?

[@ScaleModelShed]

No sure about that.

[@dbenci2071]

I looked some things up, the beer runs apparently started at Normandy. And became a thing for British ground troops

[@legendmotionman4964]

Do u paint the inside of the wing

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, Not if it isn't visible, only in the wheel wells. Thanks, Andy

[@robertclarke5593]

Nice model, but when you consider that these aircraft were all virtually brand new and active service on the line was very short, weathering on so many models is far too exaggerated. Invasion stripes were only put on aircraft just before D day and large rollers were used, accuracy was not a priority.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Robert, I guess we all use quite a bit of, "artistic license".

[@HydroSnips]

Not necessarily true, some aircraft would be in service longer than others and would have done sortie after sortie, look at various pictures of SWW aircraft, you see all sorts of dust, exhaust & oil staining plus sun-bleaching. Also this Spitfire is of 412 sqn RCAF, which was at the time of the beer barrel flights based in the Normandy bridgehead with the RAF’s 2nd Tactical Air Force. Operating out of grass, hastily bulldozed airstrips and being coloured or dinged by dust, mud, rain, debris thrown up by propellor & sun everyday. Far more important priorities than keeping the aeroplane looking nice, so yes they certainly did look “used”.

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm.

[@johngibbins939]

You have skill , but overall the model looks too weathered to me.

[@jeno826]

Just a bit too much cheeping by the cockpit!!!

[@heli-man-]

Too much weathering

[@jeromemaire7936]

man you're great but all of you're stuff cost a billion ...so no way , ok good joob with a fuckin' matérial .....and what's happen with 1 pinceau and just paint brother ?????????????????????????

[@MVeminor7]

Love the voice. Love the channel. Love the builds and the painting is Awesome!! Great to see you

[@robertjones8667]

That thing is beaten up! I love it.

[@cesarrodriguezcastaneda494]

Excellent work my friend. Congratulations.

[@Freedomone153]

Very cool.... saying hi from Australia 🇦🇺