The Airfix Farewell GB from now until 1st Jan 2007

jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Sunday, September 3, 2006 4:57 PM

I just ordered the 1/48 Spitfire MkIXc/XVIe from Squadron. It'll be a few weeks before I start- I have a Zero, Me-262 and a P-47 on the bench right now. Wink [;)]

I'm hoping to find the 70th Anniversary set- it has a Mk I, Mk. IX and a Mk. 22. It's hard to find, appearently, and I can't imagine it will be easier now. If anyone sees it- online or at a LHS- I'd appreciate it if you emailed me.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:52 PM

Wait, who's Sturkumpf???? Confused [%-)]

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Monday, September 4, 2006 4:43 PM

Here's my progress so far. First, the box, with artwork dating back to the 50's

Now for the basic kit, just 31 parts!

Well, the fuselage wasn't going to fit! Nope, a huge step, because one side fitted in the other. Not sure why, but it did cause me problems. A lot of squeezing, and Mr. White Surfacer 1000 (I meant to use 500, but couldn't find it). Next, Italeri putty. I did make a silly error and used some old adhesive, which spread around unevenly. Yuck!

What I didn't see was the glasshouse whilst spraying, and so, it's now covered in primer (half, that is)

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Monday, September 4, 2006 11:17 PM

Hey Osher, Thanks for the call on the decals, I really have my heart set on the Vampire in Irish Air Corps configuration.

Everything else will OOB. Might also put the kit on the Airfix controle tower kit and make a mini diorama of Airfix stuff.

Looks like you got around the fuselage problem nicely but the canopy looks like it's in trouble. Have you cleaned it up yet or have you figured out how to fix it.

Steve.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:42 AM

sidure wrote:
Looks like you got around the fuselage problem nicely but the canopy looks like it's in trouble. Have you cleaned it up yet or have you figured out how to fix it.Steve.

Various grades of sanding sticks, and lots and lots of lovely elbow grease. No pics yet, but the mainplanes (wings) went on fairly well, just a smidgeon of filler needed.

What makes this more difficult is that it's in BMF, so, everything will be exposed!

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:43 AM

sidure wrote:
Hey Osher, Thanks for the call on the decals, I really have my heart set on the Vampire in Irish Air Corps configuration.

Hmmm, should be good! Will be nice to know what you think of the kit too

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:39 AM

jwb wrote:

I just ordered the 1/48 Spitfire MkIXc/XVIe from Squadron. It'll be a few weeks before I start- I have a Zero, Me-262 and a P-47 on the bench right now.

I'm hoping to find the 70th Anniversary set- it has a Mk I, Mk. IX and a Mk. 22. It's hard to find, appearently, and I can't imagine it will be easier now. If anyone sees it- online or at a LHS- I'd appreciate it if you emailed me.

Hi Jon,

I saw there was 1 box on EvilBay for 18.99 GBP (that's about 36 USD if I'm not mistaken).

I paid 31.95 EUR (41 USD) for mine at the LHS !!

Good luck,

Luc

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:43 AM

Hooker_jl wrote:
Hi Jon,

I saw there was 1 box on EvilBay for 18.99 GBP (that's about 36 USD if I'm not mistaken).

I paid 31.95 EUR (41 USD) for mine at the LHS !!

Good luck,

Luc

Thanks! Do you recall the seller, URL or anything like that?

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Edit: I found it. Thanks!

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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Thunderbolt379

Member since
April 2005

Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:45 AM

Maybe not even radically, osher... Just repackaged, with quality decals and instructions, and maybe some new-tooled bits and pieces to eke out the old parts. Think of the new fuselage parts that created a B-57, while retaining the wings and engines of the original Canberra kit... There again, that is pretty radical mods.

Well, according to my collection log in the computer, I have 70 Airfix kits in stock, so I might as well build one for the GB! I've never been part of a GB before -- what's this OOB specification?

Cheers,

TB379

http://worldinminiature.blogspot.com/

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:31 AM

Some one was asking about OOB!

As Osher mentioned only the stuff in the box is allowed with the exception of scratched seatbelts, I think photo-etched is a no-no.

The other exception is decals, you can choose am decals as some kits have crappy decals or old decals that break apart and that sort of thing. Obviously, one would need to get decals that worked in that case.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 1:08 PM

Thanks for the explanation Jay!

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:42 AM

Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.

Steve.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:07 AM

sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!) Big Smile [:D]

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:22 PM

osher wrote:
sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!)

Check yer PMs.....

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:19 PM

jwb wrote:
osher wrote:
sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!)

Check yer PMs.....

Thanks mate, it's cool!

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 7, 2006 12:17 AM

Cheers jwb, thanks a lot

Steve.

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 7, 2006 12:22 AM

Hey Osher,

Know what you mean about the bare metal finish showing every flaw. The Vampire I am doing is also bare metal and finishing seams withouth loosing detail will be fun sanding. Airfix is never fun with metal finishes.

Steve.

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Thursday, September 7, 2006 6:04 AM

Although I'm building a 1/48 Spitfire IXc/XVIe (when it arrives from Squadron) for the GB, I'm happy to announce that I won the Airfix 1/72 scale 70th Anniversary Spitfire Set last night on eBay. It has the S6b racer, a Mk. I, V, IX, XIV, and XVIe- plus paint! And I got it for $21.50! Woo-hoo!

Now to see if I can find the 1/48 set.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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DURR

Member since
July 2013

Posted by DURR on Thursday, September 7, 2006 8:40 AM

the funny thing (well not funny ha ha but....)if even 1/3 of the fsm forum members, that is more than 15 thousand strong were to buy an airfix kit for this, it could tell them (the company or potential new buyer for the company) something

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Thursday, September 7, 2006 2:29 PM

Osher, I was looking at a website for a model contest/show and in reading that particular organizers' rules for OOB, it did not allow scratch seat belts. So I guess it is what ever the organizer declares. So, are belts in or out? Smile [:)]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Thursday, September 7, 2006 2:51 PM

jboutin wrote:
Osher, I was looking at a website for a model contest/show and in reading that particular organizers' rules for OOB, it did not allow scratch seat belts. So I guess it is what ever the organizer declares. So, are belts in or out?

Belts are in, AM decals are in, nothing else!

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:00 PM

Osher, can I join the party?

I picked up Airfix's 1/72 Fw190D today at my LHS...

Not a lot in the box...

..but definitely something to work with.

I think this kit is almost as old as me!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:24 PM

Welcome aboard Karl! I have the same kit, and it seems OK, except no interior of course. Let's see what it looks like finished.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Thursday, September 7, 2006 4:38 PM

OK, here's where I am with the model:
Top side:

Bottom side:

There's still a lot of sanding and cleaning up needed. As the Mig will be in BMF, it needs to be super fine!

As you may recall, the hood/windscreen was covered in primer. Here it is after polishing. Quite a bit better!

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:39 PM

Looking good Osher

Dave

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:43 PM

jwb, you lucky dog. Glad you got that 1/72 set, been trying to get it myself but no joy at the LHS. The S6b racer was the first kit I ever built and put me on the road to aircraft modeling. Been trying to find it for years. Sentimental reasons of course. Surfing online now trying to get it.

Steve,

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Friday, September 8, 2006 6:10 AM

razordws wrote:
Looking good Osher

Thanks mate!

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Friday, September 8, 2006 1:12 PM

sidure wrote:
jwb, you lucky dog. Glad you got that 1/72 set, been trying to get it myself but no joy at the LHS. The S6b racer was the first kit I ever built and put me on the road to aircraft modeling. Been trying to find it for years. Sentimental reasons of course. Surfing online now trying to get it.

Steve,

Check eBay. There are several still up for auction, and a few But it Nows. I'd already decided that if I didn't win the auction, I was gonna get one of the buy it now ones. They're running about $35-$40, plus shipping, which isn't too bad for 5 kits and paints.

Just do a search for "Spitfire 70th" and several should turn up.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Friday, September 8, 2006 1:13 PM

osher wrote:
OK, here's where I am with the model:

You're gonna be done before mine even arrive in the mailbox! LOL

Looking good!

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Friday, September 8, 2006 10:52 PM

So here is the Vampire kit and also a 54mm Polish Lancer that I will also be building to go along with my 54mm Airfix collection. For very old molds the detail is not too bad. Slightly raised detail and free of flash. It even has an instrument panel, no detail on it of course. Total of 30 parts. I am glad I took photos of the sprues as I noticed no canopy??( I threw it out in the plastic bag ). That was a close disaster.

Osher: good looking progress so far, you will be finished before i get mine started.

Steve.