Petes Spitfire GB. Chat thread.

[Tim Marlow]

Ah, OK…..misread cowling for canopy….duh!

[Lee Drennen]

Nice….a clippy!

Thanks Tim. The kit is a lot nicer than the others I was going to choose from I have m. Some say the Clippy was the best looking out of the Spitfires the wings are unique but I like all Spitfires.

[Dave Ward]

Oh yes - I meant the engine - which can create a problem.................

As you can see - quite a detailed engine..........................BUT

I reckon it's impossible to fit the engine, and have the cowlings closed, you have to carve away parts of the rockers to get the upper cowling to fit - BUT you need the engine to locate the propeller shaft & exhaust stubs! - It takes a little while to figure that out! I basically skeletonised the engine, just leaving the location points.
Incidentally, the ICM models have two separate sets of canopies - the moving part is actually a bit bigger, so it will fit over the static


I think I've made two ICM Spitfires before, they can be a bit tricky in places ( engine & gunbay doors ), but make up into nice models.
Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

That’s Johnny Johnson’s ride… the subject of the original Airfix kit from 1953…..great choice Andy.

Indeed it is Tim....
A chap who had 38 confirmed kills ..... What a hero

[Geoffers]

Some good choices there guys :thumb2:

This will be my entry:



I found it on eBay for £5 including camouflage masks and a sheet of replacement decals :smiling3:

Geoff.

[Tim Marlow]

Oh yes - I meant the engine - which can create a problem.................
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As you can see - quite a detailed engine..........................BUT
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I reckon it's impossible to fit the engine, and have the cowlings closed, you have to carve away parts of the rockers to get the upper cowling to fit - BUT you need the engine to locate the propeller shaft & exhaust stubs! - It takes a little while to figure that out! I basically skeletonised the engine, just leaving the location points.
Incidentally, the ICM models have two separate sets of canopies - the moving part is actually a bit bigger, so it will fit over the static
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I think I've made two ICM Spitfires before, they can be a bit tricky in places ( engine & gunbay doors ), but make up into nice models.
Dave

No worries Dave. It was my error……I had a similar cowling fit issue with an Italeri Stuka I made a few years ago. Had to leave the covers off the engine because they wouldn’t fit when it was in place. Couldn’t leave the engine out either….that’s what the prop attaches too

[Lee Drennen]

Some good choices there guys :thumb2:

This will be my entry:

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I found it on eBay for £5 including camouflage masks and a sheet of replacement decals :smiling3:

Geoff.

Nice find and goodies for the price

[Tim Marlow]

Just out of interest Pete, when’s kick off on this one?

[The Smythe Meister]

Just out of interest Pete, when’s kick off on this one?

1st of June at a guess Tim.
Judging by the header at the top of the page

[Tim Marlow]

1st of June at a guess Tim.
Judging by the header at the top of the page

Ah, right…Thanks Steve. I was looking for the date in the first posting……and was too lazy to go back and find the original discussion thread LOL. Should have time to get this one done before the Mozzy build starts then!

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey, that's going some !
BTW, who's Steve?!!

[Tim Marlow]

Blimey, that's going some !
BTW, who's Steve?!!

Oh God….not again….Sorry Andy! I think I shall have to take to calling everyone “mate”. I might sound Australian, but I won’t get any names wrong…..

[Ian M]

Unless an anniversary or such aund unlesisi otherwise stated, the start date is always the first day of the starting month and the end date thek last day of the final month. Found it keeps it simpler to follow, Bruce. I mean Tim.

[The Smythe Meister]

Guys.... Help required please!!:anguished:
I`ve bought a cracking set of internal cockpit decals for my entry into the Mossie GB..... Bear with me,it`s relevant!!......
Anything similar around for a Mk IX please... trawled LOADSA places..... can`t find any:flushed: .....
... Any suggestions would be much appreciated,because,not being a flying fing builder ...... i need all the help i can get!!
Cheers in advance,
Andy

[Dave Ward]

Guys.... Help required please!!:anguished:
I`ve bought a cracking set of internal cockpit decals for my entry into the Mossie GB..... Bear with me,it`s relevant!!......
Anything similar around for a Mk IX please... trawled LOADSA places..... can`t find any:flushed: .....
... Any suggestions would be much appreciated,because,not being a flying fing builder ...... i need all the help i can get!!
Cheers in advance,
Andy

Andy,
you mean 1/48? If so, Eduard do a fancy resin/PE in their LooK range https://www.eduard.com/eduard/spitfi...20mk.ix%20look
Dave