SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

Daywalker wrote:

jwb wrote: All- Last night I was looking for Spitfire sites, and found out that thespitfire.com was available. A few clicks later..... I own it! Not sure yet exactly what I'll do with it, but it will involove Spitfires.   I think you should have pics of all the Spits you are going to build, K5054 thru Mk.47. PM inbound!

Your missing a few. How about the Type224, theres only one kit of that on the market. Or the Seafang.

Looks great, can't wait to see the finished thing.

David

Thanks again. It was not pretty seing something like that happening ...

I also realized how diferent some decals are. The tehcmod is thin and very delicate while tamiya is think and pretty robust - not very easy to follow panel lines though.

Greg 

So, after a moment of horror, I was able to apply decals on this bird. Thanks again for help.

Greg 

Greg, they look really good....PM inbound!

Well Guys, I am glad the GB is finally on.  Can't wait to work on my MKII.  From what I have read, the rest of the squadron is going to be off the ground before the 109s know they are coming!!

jwb wrote:

All- Last night I was looking for Spitfire sites, and found out that thespitfire.com was available. A few clicks later..... I own it! Not sure yet exactly what I'll do with it, but it will involove Spitfires.

I think you should have pics of all the Spits you are going to build, K5054 thru Mk.47. PM inbound!

Gentlemen,

I tried one more thing - set decals into water for just few seconds (about 5sec) and tried to set them on the plane ...

here we go:

 I think I just panicked but it is a good experience for me ... be patient and .. read more posts :)

Thanks for such quick help

Greg 

Thanks a lot Gentlemen! You may realize what kind of panic attack i experienced :)

I made me realize how little I know about this business :)

Greg

I don't know as I haven't experienced this problem but maybe the decals were bad and microsel had a negative impact on them. Just a thought. The build looks great though.

David

HEEEELP !!

I use enamels only (MM) for my project. Primer used (White Primer from MM )

This supposed to be a project ready for decals (after applying gloss)

I set my Mk II with gloss coat (Model Master spray can) and .... it is not glossy. OK so I said, lets try ... I put a lot of microset and .... destroyed my first decal as soon as I tried to move it !

I think the problem is with the primer I used but I am not sure. The paint texture is flat. I even use sand paper to smooth the surface (after applying primer) and I thought it is OK. Now I see its not OK and I am going into deep .........

You guys know that I am a newbie and I just went into the trap I did not even see ....

So, what went wrong ??  How to apply decals in such surface - one shot only :( - I amy try it but .. it is a special set of decals and I do not have any replacements (have to wait for Techmod for at least two weeks ) so unless you will tel me what is wrong and how to fix or ... I will struggle during the task what was some fun already (P-51)

Greg 

wyoroy wrote:

WOW! Thanks Jon there are a bunch of pics.  More than I could ask for. Roy

I've spent far, far too much time googling Spitfire pics.... LOL. You can go on and on and on. If you can't find a specific view, let me know and I'll look at what I have saved and see if it helps. If I tried to send all I have it would be to big to email.

I'm sitting here in the hotel having Spitfire modeling withdrawals..... 

WOW! Thanks Jon there are a bunch of pics.  More than I could ask for.

Roy

Dave- you'll be finished before I get back! Looks good- that little Airfix kit is fun. I built the Mk. V recently, and it can turn out OK. Just something cool about an Airfix Spitfire....

Marc- Nice work on that wing.

All- Last night I was looking for Spitfire sites, and found out that thespitfire.com was available. A few clicks later..... I own it! Not sure yet exactly what I'll do with it, but it will involove Spitfires.  

wyoroy wrote:

Even with most of my stuff packed away I am able to do a bit on my Spitfire Mk2, maybe the cockpit  I was wondering if any of you could supply me with cockpit colors and/or pics of the pit?  It calls for a blue-green for the inside would interior green be OK? Roy

I may be away from home but I ain't missing the fun!

British interior green is the color you want.

Here's all you'll need for cockpit pics.  

Even with most of my stuff packed away I am able to do a bit on my Spitfire Mk2, maybe the cockpit  I was wondering if any of you could supply me with cockpit colors and/or pics of the pit?  It calls for a blue-green for the inside would interior green be OK?

Roy

I do have 4 109s, B, E4/7 trop, F4, G6 trop

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

WOW, been gone for a few days and you guys have taken off.

Looks like someone else will be building a '109.

John- I am really excited to see your K5054, that is one sweet looking aircraft.

jeaton01 wrote:

Yea, it is at last time to build!  I will make a start on the K5054 conversion today, no matter how humble!  I have been doing research, and have an article claiming that the Rolls Royce blue (or whatever the first color was) was replaced with French Grey for a time, before the airplane was repainted in dark green/dark earth.  Unfortunately I think at that time it may also have gotten the later exhaust instead of the flush stubs.  I like those flush stubs.

 Id like to do a model of K5054 as she was when she first flew.

Yea, it is at last time to build!  I will make a start on the K5054 conversion today, no matter how humble! 

I have been doing research, and have an article claiming that the Rolls Royce blue (or whatever the first color was) was replaced with French Grey for a time, before the airplane was repainted in dark green/dark earth.  Unfortunately I think at that time it may also have gotten the later exhaust instead of the flush stubs.  I like those flush stubs.

Dave, that's a fine start you're off to! Keep us posted!

Marc, very impressive work on the wing modification! Glad mine's a 'b' and not a 'c'. I doubt I could have pulled it off as well as you!

I should have some pics of my 1/48 Mk.Vb up later today. Got a few seams to clean up, but the fuselage is buttoned up and the wings are attached. Priming and pre-shading are not too far off.

WOW, been gone for a few days and you guys have taken off  I'm spending most of my weekend packing, I leave in three weeks for sunny Florida  From what I have seen so far I will have my work cut out for me when I get started back building.  You guys do outstanding work.

Roy

Off to a great start Dave!  I am hoping to start painting the office today, pics later.

Wing_Nut- PM inbound.

Marc, Darren nice start guys even if it was a false start.  I think you both should have to do a Bf 109 as your next build as punishment.

Since this is now officially a go (even though it is still June) I stayed up late last night and got a good start on my 1/72 Airfix Mk I.  since there is not much of a office in this one she moved along pretty quick.  I did foget to put the pilot seat in before I closed it up but luckily the glue was still wet when I noticed the seat sitting there staring at me . so I pulled off the bottom wing put in the seat and reglued the wing only to find out that the thingy sticking out from where the display stand goes was banging into the seat making it go crooked.  Off came the wing again.  don't you love Airfix?   Actually I've been working on four dragon Ar 234 and Airfix fit problems have nothing on Dragon!!!!  Anyway, pics yes there are pics.

Greg Darren... thanks.

Thta is a cool conversionset for the Messerspit  or is it a Spitschmidt?  Whatever... gotta get one.

Oops forgot to mention, Marc great job on the scratch built C wing so far, it's looking great.

Frank I’ve always wanted to do that Messerspit conversion but last time I checked the conversion was going to cost me more than the kit

Cheers 

Well it 12:16am on the 1st of July by my poota clock so as far as the build is concerned I'm rolling in hot!!!!!

Cheers 

Daywalker wrote:

How 'bout this? Here's a link to the conversion. http://www.dp9.com/fusion/histmodels.htm

That will do me.

Marc,

Nice job with the blisters !

Greg