SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

gzt wrote:

John, nice job on the cockpit. Those wires look really good. You did exceptional job on those belts. Very nice job.

Way to go on those belts and wires John!  Those are some of the best looking belts I have ever seen! 

John,

nice job on the cockpit. Those wires look really good. You did exceptional job on those belts. Very nice job.

Greg 

Sheesh, there's more parts to the seat belts I just put in this thing than there was in a whole Airfix Whirlwind I built not long ago!  Pretty cute though, even with my ham fisted efforts.  I put a few wires in also, and some stringers on the wing to see in the bare bottom of the cockpit.  A few more photos, just to prove I did do something on K5054.

gzt wrote:

I do not have any power tools for resin work. And totally have no idea of the process - including safety  procedures. Greg

I'll jump in quickly here and then right back out.  You really don't need power tools to work with resin.  I've noticed lately a "fear" of resin throughout the board that seems misplaced.  At the end of the day, it's not much different than plastic.  Just a couple of things to keep in mind, and that's about it.

1.  Wear a mask when sanding resin.  Resin dust is bad for the lungs.

2.  Clean and prime the resin.  Since that's good advice for plastic also, it really isn't anything different.

3.  Lastly, like plastic parts and PE parts, you have to be careful removing the resin part from the casting block. 

Bottom line, it's just a slightly different medium.  Next project, go for it and you'll probably wonder what the fuss was about.  However, I would recommend starting with simple resin replacement parts like seats and tires before jumping into cockpit or wheel well replacements.  There's a different skill level involved that most modelers need to work up to.

Cheers

I'm out

ruddratt wrote:

gzt wrote: Originally I planned to use Eduard kit but when I saw the level of details tamiya piut into this kit, it would be a huge waste to scrap the panel and place Eduard flat painted instrument panel. So I saved it for ARII kit instead Good move! The Tamiya 'pit OOB is really nice as is. Add some detail to the seat like harnesses and belts and you've got a real stunner on your hands. All I added to mine was a resin seat from Cutting Edge and a few scratchbuilt details....I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

Mike: thanks! I am glad that I did not go overboard with Eduard on this one. The Tamiya seat is a bit too wide - I sand both sides to almost a non existing thin wall, but reduce the width by about 1 mm. I have seats from Ultracast - those coming with seatbelts included - I just did not have any experience with resin parts and simply chicken out . Additinal problem would be painting those seatbelts - not an easy task I guess.

I do not have any power tools for resin work. And totally have no idea of the process - including safety  procedures.

Greg 

Thanks Oliver ! I found one picture where it is shown with a black grip and it looks like a white tip (?) - is it right ?

Greg 

gzt wrote:

Originally I planned to use Eduard kit but when I saw the level of details tamiya piut into this kit, it would be a huge waste to scrap the panel and place Eduard flat painted instrument panel. So I saved it for ARII kit instead

Good move! The Tamiya 'pit OOB is really nice as is. Add some detail to the seat like harnesses and belts and you've got a real stunner on your hands. All I added to mine was a resin seat from Cutting Edge and a few scratchbuilt details....I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

gzt wrote:

I do not know what is the color of the seat adjustement grip. Any idea ?

 Black i believe or red.

ruddratt wrote:

Greg, that is some real fine work on the 'pit! If that's any indication of how the rest of your build will go, then I simply cannot wait to see it! Dave, for such a small scale, that is amazing! Absolutely superb! You guys just keep raising that bar higher and higher.

Thanks Mike !

What bar ? its my third plane (second Spit) so I have a though time seing the bar from here

I love those Spits. More I have in my shelf more I want to get Is it contagous or what ?

Originally I planned to use Eduard kit but when I saw the level of details tamiya piut into this kit, it would be a huge waste to scrap the panel and place Eduard flat painted instrument panel. So I saved it for ARII kit instead

I may use some Eduard pieces on the walls but not decided yet. I have to do some more research on the wall details later today. 

Greg 

Greg, that is some real fine work on the 'pit! If that's any indication of how the rest of your build will go, then I simply cannot wait to see it!

Dave, for such a small scale, that is amazing! Absolutely superb! You guys just keep raising that bar higher and higher.

ModelMan8 wrote:

Greg, that Cockpit looks really good.  Did you put future on your instruments? Dave, excellent job on such a small Spitfire!! Chris

Thanks Y'All 

Yes, I put a drop of future into some instruments. Here is the latest - I think I am done with this part. Added belts and voltage regulator plus some silvering on pedals and some other places

Greg 

Greg, that Cockpit looks really good.  Did you put future on your instruments?

Dave, excellent job on such a small Spitfire!!

Chris

thanks Dave !! It is a great tip I was looking for . So, now its time for a larger scale ...

Keep those Spitfires coming ...

Greg 

Greg-great looking cockpit.  Ifthe rest turns out as nice as that it will be a beuaty

Dave-That's a nice looking little Spitfire.  Great work there, nice finish.

Thanks Frank and Dave !

Dave: if I would make 1/72 do not expect any details not even in the cockpit but also on the wings . You did a very good job with painting this little bird. the areal look exceptional. Some day I will try it too ,

I missed few spots (my magnifying glass is not strong enough ) but it is not yet set, so I can fix few details. This Weekend I plan to set the cockpit into the fuselage. Next update will be when done with structure.

THanks again

Greg 

Cockpit is Looking Good Greg.  Certainly a lot better than mine (as in mine didn't really have a cockpit)

Anyway, as promised the finished pics.  This Airfix's original 1/72 scale Mk I

My Tamiya 1/48 Mk Vb - progress:

I decided to use Tamiya parts only. I will use seat belts from Eduard kit, but I think this will be it.

I do not know what is the color of the seat adjustement grip. Any idea ? 

It is not finished yet but what do you Guys think ??

Greg 

Like they say in the South (of England).... thanks y'all

Mike...4/5 days off?  That's some good catch up time indeed.

Wow, there's a lot to catch up on here! John, Greg, very nice starts you're both off to, guys! Marc, I commented on the other thread, but it bears repeating....my hat's off to you sir! Not only is that one of the nicest Spits I've ever seen, but it's also one of the finest models I've ever seen. Get me an extension ladder, because it's the only way I'll reach that bar.

Now, I am looking forward finally to some time at the bench to catch up to you all. I've had to work 8 out of the past 9 days, but I have 4 of the next 5 off, so hopefully I'll be able to show some progress in my builds.

Marc- that is a great looking Spitfire! Excellent paint, great subject matter- very nice.

I hope to get in some bench time on mine this week. 

Hi all,

I actually got the green camo on my Mk.IX tonight! I did it freehand and I recon it looks OK.

All I have to do next is the sky fuselage band and the blue panel for the noseart.

As for the other two builds......still correcting some mistakes on the Mk.47 and fighting all the way with the PRXIX, this one is not going well at the minute.......a lot of filling and sanding to do.

I'll get some pics up well I get the camera going again. See you later.