Modelling the Mark 1 A spitfire in 1/18 scale

[ozdell]

Just seen this one Tony, I don't know how I missed it though, Since you started it last year. Looking good so far, and it's huge, I'd be so impatient waiting for all the issues to arrive, building this.

Hi Andy yeah spot on I look forward to issue 21 mag parts will be part of the underneath fuselage, a question is 1/18th scale bigger than 48th scale or smaller, only seen that scale in tanks many thanks , Tony

[ozdell]

Yet again looking very impressive.

And as Andy said if be so impatient waiting for each edition.

All the best.

Andrew

Hi Andrew, yeah Andy is spot on , I can't ait to get the next issue 22 mag parts is a big part , Tony

[ozdell]

The next lot of pics of the finished cockpit and cradle in place, I was a bit disappointed they have missed out with the seat straps, unless they come later hope so, that gold strap if that what it is is slight over kill, fingers crossed those detailed parts come later.

The first pic is the finished seat screwed to the cradle and control column is well detailed



Second pic underneath the finished cockpit cradle screwed in place



Third pic looking into the cockpit , the control column , can see the firing button on the handle .







Final pic looking down at the motor and cockpit , on a big high can't wait till Thursday for issue 22 mag parts . Tony from down under

[boatman]

Hi Andy yeah spot on I look forward to issue 21 mag parts will be part of the underneath fuselage, a question is 1/18th scale bigger than 48th scale or smaller, only seen that scale in tanks many thanks , Tony

Tony the smaller the no. the bigger it is as the real thing is 1 to 1 scale so yes 1/18 th is twice as big as 1/48 th scale

[ozdell]

Tony the smaller the no. the bigger it is as the real thing is 1 to 1 scale so yes 1/18 th is twice as big as 1/48 th scale

Hi Chris, thanks that is huge then , looks like I will have to buy a 72nd scale spitfire , a pity they picked 1/18th scale be hard to buy a module in that scale if I pull the plug half way through. Forgot the Big Boy is i/87th scale can see the difference in scale to the cab window, I could use the loco as a load for the ship . Tony

[JR]

Hi Tony, just had a catch up, starting to look the part with the office built. Lights certainly set that instrument panel off.
Keep it going .

[stona]

that gold strap if that what it is is slight over kill, fingers crossed those detailed parts come later.

I think that is representing a softer material, it was initially 'basil leather', whatever that is, which was fitted to protect the parachute ripcord from damage, chafing against the seat.

To state the blindingly obvious, a damaged ripcord would not be something desirable in an emergency when abandoning the aircraft by parachute.

[stillp]

Here you are Steve: http://www.basane.fr/en/history.php
Pete

[ozdell]

Hi Tony, just had a catch up, starting to look the part with the office built. Lights certainly set that instrument panel off.
Keep it going .

Hi John, agree, I was very surprised when I connected the wire plug to the battery box circuit board ,lit up far better to the pic in the mag and the video clip , going to be a little easier now with bigger parts. not happy one of the pipe connectors have come adrift off the side of the motor have to use my bright mobile LED light to glue it back .Will be hard because now there is the motor pipe frame in the way . Tony from down under

[ozdell]

I think that is representing a softer material, it was initially 'basil leather', whatever that is, which was fitted to protect the parachute ripcord from damage, chafing against the seat.

To state the blindingly obvious, a damaged ripcord would not be something desirable in an emergency when abandoning the aircraft by parachute.

Hi Stona { Steve } may be that seat belt detail come later, when the mag part arrive they don't use in that issue, gets added in the next issue, probable to keep you interested as I nearly forgot and arm leaver on the seat part just one part for the last issue. Tony

[ozdell]

Issue 22 parts mag finely arrived a week behind, I should have issue 23, now have to wait till next week .

No work this week the part is back in its box, they do this , might get two issues next week to do with the wings , hopefully she start taking shape as a spitfire, the nose and cockpit get screwed in place, thank goodness I don't have to paint



Tony from cloudy down under.

[saguy]

wow .. this is excellant stuff ..... super detailed!!

[ozdell]

wow .. this is excellant stuff ..... super detailed!!

Hi saguy, many thanks are you in the English cricket team , the only sport I watch , used to play club cricket , yeah I am grateful I don't have to do any painting at all , can't wait till Thursday to pick up the 23rd issue parts the starboard wing , hopefully the port side too. , what are you modelling . Take care Tony

[JR]

Excitement with every copy then Tony.

[ozdell]

Excitement with every copy then Tony.

Hi John , many thanks, big day tomorrow pick up issue 23 parts mag, the starboard wring frame and the portside as well, she will start looking like a spitfire , the next few issues to do with the wings and detailed parts for the wings , can't wait to see the motor that will control working landing gear . Tony