Yet another Non GB Airfix Spitfire!

[Guest]

Oh well here goes!

As I mentioned in previous post in my finished Hurri here is my attempt to contribute to the non GB, better late than never!

My hope is this build does not take so long as my others as I think I'm slowly getting back into things and increasing in confidence.

Looking through the forum I am now one of many undertaking this model, so have a few hard acts to follow!

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My last few models have been Revell so this is my first Airfix in many many years.

The plan is nothing special just out of the box build with some weathering etc.

First impression is that surface detail looks really good the cockpit detail is somewhat limited compared to others models I have seen, but then I suppose I wont really see that once the canopy is closed up? Must say I am impressed with the parts though, very little flash noted, just hope it fits together well.

With what time I had tonight I have painted the cockpit with Tamiya Cockpit green, saw this and thought I would give it a try and must say as my first Tamiya paint well impressed with application so may get a few more! The rest of the model will be painted as per the Revell MkI version of the same plane as the vast majority of my paints are Revell Aqua.

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Now that I will be posting updates I only hope it will go as well as my recent Hurri

Rich

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[Guest]

Nice start, what you have there is the 'new tool' 72nd spit, which is much lauded currently.

If you think that cockpits basic you should try a proper vintage Airfix spitfire or hurricane

Even the retro Spit in a bag, (sounds gross I know), i'm building is very basic in comparision, essentially a floor and seat was all you get.

I'll enjoy watching this one go together.

[Guest]

Cerainly this is a huge improvement on the very early ones. Nice start though and I'm looking forward to seeing just what can be made from this kit.

[stona]

Nice start there. The lads are correct about some of the earlier 1/72 Spitfires, a seat and a floor was about it. Of course,as in your kit, the Spitfire didn't really have a floor!

Cheers

Steve

[spanner570]

Good start Richard. Nice cockpit detail for a 1/72, also good to see a pilot is included. Makes a change!

Ron

[Guest]

Does look a nice kit, maybe I ought to get one to keep the Hurricane company? Look forward to seeing what you make of it Richard.

[Guest]

Day 2

Thanks for watching in chaps.

Managed to get into the shed again and spent many an eye straining minute trying to paint the pilot, followed by some weathering of the cockpit.

Points taken with regards to the detail being somewhat improved from previous Airfix kits, It's just a pity IMO that the flight controls are not like the Revell kits I have built giving me the option to dry brush the controls instead of having to use the decal sheet.

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I did contemplate using one of my Revell pilots form the RAF ground crew and pilot kit but felt that as he will be encased and probably barely visible to use he would be a waste of a figure.

As you will see I have not as yet put the fuselage together. The reason for this is that I have had to super glue the seat frame in and wait for tomorrow as it is very fiddly to get to stay in place. The reason is that its a very tight fit because the frame is slightly reclined and off 90 and therefore it needs a little pressure to get it more upright to fit where it is meant to be located.

The only other fit issue noticed so far is when dry fitting the fuselage together which I have had to bore out the location holes slightly more to get a more closer fit.

Not so much of a problem but I have noticed that although the paints are displayed on the box there are at least one, possibly two, (cant quite remember without going out to shed) that are also needed that the box does not have documented, thankfully the paints are for small parts so in the event of anyone not having the described colour its not the end of the world.

Until next time, have fun

Rich

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[Guest]

Day 3

Fiddly one today!

Had to remove seat frame and make slight adjustment with craft knife to get to fit as best to allow the fuselage to marry up.

The frame is pretty delicate so didn't help when marrying the two halves together as it kept dropping out or moving hindering process.

Eventually succeeded, seam will need a little attention although I hope the zap-a-gap will do the trick.raying:

Must say that the canopy is super, very clear and a near perfect fit. In all honesty its such a close snug fit I don't think I will even have to glue it in place.

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As you see I have made other progress with no fit problems attaching wings or tail rudders.

Rich

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[Guest]

Looks like a good all round fit of the panels.

Coming along nicely.

[stona]

That's going together very nicely. If you are not sure of the colour of any parts just ask,someone will either know or be able to give you a reference.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Busy Weekend

I was hoping to make some considerable progress this weekend however SWMBO had me doing jobs and building the kids new toy storage units from Ikea after dragging me out to fetch them hno:.

However managed a quick visit to the shed tonight and all primed and ready for the next step.

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[Guest]

Nice surface detail on it Richard. These new Airfix kits really are good.

[Guest]

Ups and downs

Well certainly do not think this will be finished by end of November but never mind!

As this is a record of my progress suppose I should record the bad bits as well!

Once again managed to grab a few minutes in the shed again and today had the bright idea of having a go at pre-shading the panel lines, a decision I regretted as all did not go to plan frustratingly! hno:

Perhaps its not wise to do this on a 1:72 model with such inexperience but hey ho i am confident i can rescue it.

I did practice on paper but typically all went down hill when attempting it on the model.

You will see below where I fluffed it up on the left wing in picture 1, so as a result decided to paint the lines by hand, good or bad decision i'm not sure but the results of spraying the underside colour does not seem that bad, so there is hope yet!

Apologies if picture quality is not that brilliant as it was taken with my phone.

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[Guest]

Apologies if picture quality is not that brilliant as it was taken with my phone.

Well its better than some of my pics! My camera is crap.

Anyway nice job on the spit and echoing what Graham said nice surface detail as well

[Guest]

Theres no reason that hand brushing shouldn't work well, the only problem I could forsee is te hard edge leaving an undesirable line but then when I tried it it didn't work for me anyway, it'll be interesting to see how it looks with paint on.