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    HELP airies spit cocpit fit problems

    MY first post. I didn't think I would have questions about fitting this cockpit into the airframe... but I am stimied. I have the Eduard 1/48 Spit Mk22/24 #1121 kit. It includes the Airies cockpit kit. I am just examining it to see how it works, my first time with one of these things. What do I do? cut the side out of the fuselage to insert this one, or do I live with two thicknesses of plastic on the sides. Looks kind of rediculous at the door with two layers. Last time I tried detailing was a 1/32 P-51B, and doing scratch build stuff, it seemed eseir than this is. While we are it it, how about Tamiya colours to use in the cocpit? Is there some kind of coulour chart available? Thanks for any help I can get. Cheers, Bill
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    • stona
      SMF Supporters
      • Jul 2008
      • 9889
      #2
      Hi Bill, I don't know the particular combination you are dealing with but often fitting cockpit detail sets involves a bit of thinning of walls and filling rather than removing whole sides/panels. It's one of the few things I use a Dremel for!

      For a paint conversion chart have a look here.

      http://www.paint4models.com/

      You can download (free) "the ultimate paint conversion chart". It's a bit cumbersome but you should find what you need.

      Steve

      Edit. Have a look here as well. It is always good to see how someone else has tackled the problem!

      http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/cleaver/tmc24.htm

      Cheers and good luck

      Steve

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        • Guest
          #3
          Steve, This is "bazakly" what I am looking for. I guess it's been so long I am being a little timid about it. You have put me on the right track. Thanks for that. Cheers, Bill

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            • stona
              SMF Supporters
              • Jul 2008
              • 9889
              #4
              My pleasure Bill. Remember that the dust from grinding,filing,sanding resin is not good for you!

              Cheers

              Steve

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  I read there was no floor, so I removed the floor part!

                  [ATTACH]20147.IPB[/ATTACH]

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      I guess I should show off what is happening with my Mk.22 so far. It's been a bit of a struggle but I am getting there. cheers, Bill

                      [ATTACH]21221.IPB[/ATTACH]

                      [ATTACH]21222.IPB[/ATTACH]



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                        • stona
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 9889
                          #7
                          That looks really good. I'd forgotten how beautiful the late marks were. Good to see that you managed to beat that cockpit into submission.

                          Cheers

                          Steve

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