Completed Models
Here are some photos of the finished 1/48 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb Model Kit made by Tamiya Models. Tamiya makes very accurate models with parts that fit really well, requiring very little filler
There is also no excess molding material (flash) to be removed. There is an enormous amount of detail molded into the surface. The panel lines are also realistically thin and recessed (not raised as in some older kits). These kits are truly a joy to build: the lack of fitting problems means the model goes together quickly, so you can move on to the fun part (painting and decaling) that much faster.
This model was photographed with a Nikon Coolpix 4300 digital camera in manual mode. The aperture was set to smallest setting (for best depth of field). The camera was positioned on a tripod to eliminate any blur. Note that the best camera angle for realistic photos is low to the 'runway'.
The model was placed outside, shaded from direct sunlight. The runway is poster board, with squares of scale size drawn and painted to resemble a tarmac of the period. The green 'field' in the distant background is lawn grass. (Learn more about photographing model airplanes.)
Below: Open cockpit door, with worn paint below it, due to pilot walking on the wing to enter the airplane.
Below: Nostalgic photo created by selecting Grayscale option in Adobe Photoshop.
Below: 1/48 scale P51-D Mustang by Tamiya models. Covered in Bare-Metal Foil.
Below: 1/48 scale F4U Corsair by Tamiya. Airbrushed with enamel paints.
