Battle of Britain Part 3 Spitfire Mk1

[stona]

I think you are being a bit hard on yourself Paul!


The early style regulator is very easy to scratch build.


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Cheers


Steve

[Alan 45]

This is what I'm talking about and it is a fantastic build


Now I'm going to be a pain can you show a couple of pics of the top and underside, from the pics it looks like you've added some subtle weathering and I'd love to see what you've done

[tr1ckey66]

I thank all 3 of you for your replies.


Steve, this really isn't about me being down about these models (I'm not by-the-way) it's more about trying not to perpetuate any misunderstandings about the aircraft, and (selfishly) about getting the next 2 more correct.


The walk line was a stupid error on my part , a quick look at the kit decals would have put me right!!!


The camouflage demarcation I can live with. I sprayed it pretty 'tight' anyway, but I don't think it's possible to get the demarcation in scale freehand.


The regulator I simply didn't know anything about, although I do remember it from the Tamiya 1/48 Mk.I

The early style regulator is very easy to scratch build.

Steve: When did the new style voltage reg come in? Obviously it was standard by the MKII but was it ever fitted at the factory to a MKI?


I've also just remembered another error- the pilot seat armour wasn't fitted on these 3. I remember thinking at the time of the cockpits, 'Oh, I must not forget the armour plate behind the seat', and then promptly forgot all about it until the canopies were on!


Alan, I've packed my photography equipment away now but there are some clearer shots of the top and underside in the build log here:

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/battle-of-britain-build-part-3-spitfire-revell-1-32-new-tool-spit-mk-ii.27649/page-5

After this stage the only other weathering I did was to the doped gun patches and the oil streaking on the belly and possibly the exhausts staining. I will try at some stage to shoot clearer shots but that might be a couple of weeks away now once the dio is done.


Cheers


P

[Alan 45]

Thanks Paul that underside is very well done

[Guest]

An extra dimension Paul A-may-zing.


I like the innovation. What next video in real flight.


Laurie

[Guest]

PS Paul how did you get the whizzing props which above all gives the very essential authentic bit ? Without that it would fall on it's face.


Laurie

[tr1ckey66]

What next video in real flight.

Actually Laurie, I'm tinkering with a program now that will enable me to do just that!!!


The prop blur is not a trick they are motorised. I even got the motors to match the real aircraft RPM.


I'm glad you like the effect


Cheers


P

[stona]

The early type above was introduced in late 1939. The shape supports the idea that this was the 'carbon pile regulator' referred to in Modification 78 of 7/11/39.


I'm not sure when this was changed to the later type, initially mounted behind the pilots head, but later moved elsewhere (not sure where off the top of my head). I'm at home this afternoon so I'll have a look to see what I can find.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Actually Laurie, I'm tinkering with a program now that will enable me to do just that!!!
The prop blur is not a trick they are motorised. I even got the motors to match the real aircraft RPM.


I'm glad you like the effect


Cheers


P

I think you are taking us to a new level here Paul. Very clever indeed and ingenious. Your model looks brilliant in its self as well. I mean on our normal terms of earth like presentation.


My only thought is how am I going to get there ?


Laurie

[tr1ckey66]

Cheers Laurie

My only thought is how am I going to get there ?

My modelling skills have been developing over many years. There are many others out there who put my models in the shade but it gives me something to shoot for. If you want to improve your own skills I can only advise to keep building, keep practicing, look at other build logs and try to pick up the odd technique here and there, but most of all enjoy it.


I've stopped describing certain techniques in my build logs now because I feel everyone is at it! but if you like I'll take a build step-by-step so you can see the way I do things. I'm thinking of doing this when I get round to the next 109 builds (4 kits in total!) and I'll try to describe everything from construction tips, painting (pre-shading etc) and the weathering. Is this of interest?


Next up though is one (possibly two!) He 111s.

I'm not sure when this was changed to the later type, initially mounted behind the pilots head, but later moved elsewhere (not sure where off the top of my head). I'm at home this afternoon so I'll have a look to see what I can find.

Cheers Steve I'm really grateful. I vaguely remember from somewhere that the reg was moved to a location opposite the oxygen tanks? but I wouldn't quote that as gospel!


Cheers


P

[stona]

Can't find a date but all the Mark Is, IIs and even some early Vs (something I hadn't noticed before) have the earlier version.


Cheers


Steve