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Completed Revell 1/48 Spitfie Mk 11

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, February 4, 2017 11:48 AM

I had problems with the IP being too low also. I thought it was something I did. 

I ended up sanding a lot of the bottom of the IP off before the lower wings lined up.

I filled the wing root gaps with stretched sprue so I could re-scribe the wing root lines.

Seriously though, watch out for the canopy fit. It's horrible.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Saturday, February 4, 2017 11:25 AM

I had a few problems with putting the wings on, seems like the IP stuck down too low and I ended up using too much force and managed to break the IP but luckily it's hard to see. Not sure if the wing was already bent or I might have done it taking it off the frame but it had a lot to do with the bad fit. I still have to clean up the putty some more but I went ahead and put a grey paint on it just to soak it in.

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, February 3, 2017 11:01 PM

Looking good, Piper. If it's not too late, the seat should be dark red, I believe.

What do you think of the details in that pit? I thought they were quite nice.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Friday, February 3, 2017 9:38 PM

Was able to get the pit done, dry fit seems good hopefully will get the fuselage together tonight.

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:31 PM

Excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:20 PM

Ok paints have arrived, should be able to start again later tonight or tomorrow morning.

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:45 AM

jeaton01

There are mask patterns on my website:

http://www.yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/spitfire/templates/SpitTemp.html

The colors you need are RAF interior green for inside, RAF Dark Green and RAF Dark Earth for the top, and Sky for the bottom.

 

Thanks! Order has been placed!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, January 27, 2017 12:59 PM

There are mask patterns on my website:

http://www.yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/spitfire/templates/SpitTemp.html

The colors you need are RAF interior green for inside, RAF Dark Green and RAF Dark Earth for the top, and Sky for the bottom.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Friday, January 27, 2017 12:50 PM

M. Brindos

I would simply draw the pattern lightly with a graphite pencil. I must warn you about the fit of the canopy and windscreen glass. 

I think you are going to do a great job on this.  :)

 

Thank you Sir!

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:16 PM

I would simply draw the pattern lightly with a graphite pencil. I must warn you about the fit of the canopy and windscreen glass. 

I think you are going to do a great job on this.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Completed Revell 1/48 Spitfie Mk 11
Posted by iampiper13 on Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:17 PM

I'm planning on doing the Bader version of this kit which according to the directions uses the same paints as the Lumsden version. So here goes lol I need some input and searching both here and the web I've actually become more confused with the paints needed. I'm trying to stick to MM Enamels and will be using all brush's. At this time I have sitting in my cart at ScaleHobbist RAF Interior Green and Duck Egg Blue FS35622, on hand I have Dark Green FS34079 and a couple of square bottles of Testors flat brown. Will the ones I have on hand be good for the top camo? If not what are your suggestions? Also I've seen some talk of masks for the camo and now can't seem to find what I was looking for. Thanks in advance!

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