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    #1

    Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk1a

    Hi I'm going to build this as a comeback build, it was a present with my breakfast this morning from my good lady.
    As you can see I've already started I've cleaned all the parts up ready for assembly.
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    Painted the cockpit add a decal instrument panel.
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    Assembled the two halves of the fuselage and had to re cut panel lines.[ATTACH=CONFIG]n[/ATTACH]
    Assembled upper and lower halves the main wing.
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    I must apologise to the real aircraft builders on forum I'm just seeing if I can still glue two bits of plastic together before I go back to building my tanks so please bear with me.
    Pete.
  • Guest

    #2
    I was under orders from the good lady to start this she said it was good therapy and I'm not going to argue .
    Pete.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Hi had a good day building this little beauty.
      Cockpit is only a dry fit.
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      Thank you for looking in.
      Pete.

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      • Tim Marlow
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 18911
        • Tim
        • Somerset UK

        #4
        I had that as a Father’s Day present a few years ago. It’s a cracking little kit I thought.....looks like your enjoying it as well....

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        • stillp
          SMF Supporters
          • Nov 2016
          • 8095
          • Pete
          • Rugby

          #5
          Making up for lost time Pete!
          Pete

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          • Guest

            #6
            Originally posted by Tim Marlow
            I had that as a Father’s Day present a few years ago. It’s a cracking little kit I thought.....looks like your enjoying it as well....
            Hi Tim it's a great little kit as you say and great fun to.
            Pete.

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            • Guest

              #7
              Originally posted by stillp
              Making up for lost time Pete!
              Pete
              I was under orders from the boss .
              Pete.

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              • adt70hk
                SMF Supporters
                • Sep 2019
                • 10413

                #8
                Looking good Pete. Good to see your getting back to things quickly....... Even if it is under duress from SWMBO!!!!

                ATB

                Andrew

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  You didn't hang around there Pete! Glad you've returned from hospital with the modelling juices topped up. Great work so far.

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                  • Steven000
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Aug 2018
                    • 2829
                    • Steven
                    • Belgium

                    #10
                    Looking good Pete, nice to see you back :thumb2:
                    Steven

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                    • scottie3158
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 14208
                      • Paul
                      • Holbeach

                      #11
                      Pete,
                      As the others have said its good to see you back building.

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                      • JR
                        • May 2015
                        • 18273

                        #12
                        Nice start back Pete .

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                        • HAWKERHUNTER
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Feb 2012
                          • 1599
                          • Steve
                          • Halifax, West Yorks.

                          #13
                          I love building Spitfires. Its one aircraft that every time I pick it up you cant help but marvel at its design. Enjoy your build Pete. Looking good so far.
                          Steve

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                          • Guest

                            #14
                            Originally posted by adt70hk
                            Looking good Pete. Good to see your getting back to things quickly....... Even if it is under duress from SWMBO!!!!

                            ATB

                            Andrew
                            Originally posted by Peter Day
                            You didn't hang around there Pete! Glad you've returned from hospital with the modelling juices topped up. Great work so far.
                            Originally posted by Steven000
                            Looking good Pete, nice to see you back :thumb2:
                            Steven
                            Originally posted by scottie3158
                            Pete,
                            As the others have said its good to see you back building.
                            Originally posted by John Race
                            Nice start back Pete .
                            Originally posted by HAWKERHUNTER
                            I love building Spitfires. Its one aircraft that every time I pick it up you cant help but marvel at its design. Enjoy your build Pete. Looking good so far.
                            Thank you all very much for your kind comments and looking in very much appreciated.
                            Cheers Pete :thumb2: .

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              Well I thought I better post something otherwise people will think I'm just laying around in bed drinking cups of tea.
                              Got the hairy sticks out and got the primer coat on.
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                              Added the camouflage, decals and clear coat.
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                              Next up I'll be adding some weathering, dulcote and painting the canopy.
                              Thank you for looking in.
                              Pete.

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