SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

ww2modeler

Member since
November 2006
From: United States

Posted by ww2modeler on Friday, June 22, 2007 7:47 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I don't know that I'll buy a PE set. At my local Michaels, the kit cost $5 with a 50% off coupon and I think I'll just make this a low cost build. I could always change my mind though

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, June 22, 2007 6:26 PM

Frank,

got your PM-there's one on route to you now.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Friday, June 22, 2007 6:47 AM

David the Spitfire Mk.I and Mk.II were almost identical, with the only visible difference on most models being the more rounded Rotol spinner.

As far as PE sets go you would be safe as houses to go for a set marked as being for a Spit Mk.I.

Cheers

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:32 PM

David-

I'm not a Spitfire expert, but from what I have read the Mk.I and Mk.II are very similar.

Frank

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ww2modeler

Member since
November 2006
From: United States

Posted by ww2modeler on Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:58 PM

I checked Great Models but they don't have anything like a PE set for a Mk.II. Are there any for a Mk.II or should I get a PE set for the Mk.I and use some of the parts for the Mk.II.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

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wyoroy

Member since
August 2006
From: The Great State of Wyoming

Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:31 PM

Check this link:

http://greatmodels.com/

I found a few Spitfire detail sets. It's worth a look to see if the have what your looking for. Plus you can search all the other aftermarket stuff. Hope this helps.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:10 PM

Thanks on the 2000 guys!

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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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:09 PM

Does Aries make a resin cockpit and/or details set for a Spitefire? I couldn't fin one on their site. Can that be?

Marc

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ruddratt

Member since
February 2006
From: Smithers, BC, Canada

Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:26 PM

David, we've got a real fun bunch here! Glad to have you join us! Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike

"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:00 PM

David- Welcome to the GB! Glad to have you aboard!

Chris- Glad to help my friend!

Darren- PM inbound.

Frank

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:25 PM

jwb wrote:
Hey guys-
Here's a really nice Spit build over at WIX. The detail on this bird is amazing!
http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12286
Inspiration for the GB!

Wow!! Fantastic link Jon. That Mk.IX is beautiful!

BTW, Congrats on your 2000th post!

CONGRATULATIONS JON!

I can't believe these lads have'nt bought you a drink yet! Get rid of that Mae West and meet us in the mess for a pint.

CHEERS!

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:11 PM

David,

You'll have a good time here. Glad to have you on board.

I hope you read the rules!

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:07 PM

Jay,

well, that is simply superb work sir! If I produce a Spitfire like that I'll be a happy man. Also, well done for presenting it to the man that flew her. I know what its like to give a model to a veteran and its amazing to see their reaction. Let us know how it goes.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:59 PM

Daywalker wrote:
TANGO 1 wrote:

I am going to have two entries in this GB, one of them I have started tonight-a 1/48 Airfix Seafire Mk.47. Its the same airframe as the Mk. 24 Spitfire so it will qualify here and in the FAA group build. The kit is a little gem, but the decals are awful, so I am going to beg and borrow from other sheets in order to build a Korean War fighter.
Darren- Jon was kind enough to send me a new set of decals to replace the bad ones in my Mk.46 box (Thanks again Jon!) and the only ones from the kit I am going to use are the stencils. If you need any of the invasion stripes, Mk.47 code letters or roundels as replacements, you are welcome to mine!

Frank, thanks mate! I'll drop you a PM later.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:06 PM

wyoroy wrote:

Jon, congrats on the 2,000 post
Roy

Here's to another 2000!

Frank

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ModelMan8

Member since
June 2006
From: Princeton, North Carolina

Posted by ModelMan8 on Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:28 AM

Jay, very nice bird!! Jon thanks for the link, very inspirational and happy 2000th post!!!

I plan on spraying the MKI today. I have the bottom painted RAF Sky Type S and masked off. If the internet Gods allow it I will try to post pics later today or tomorrow. Thanks to Marc for the rudder pedals, and Frank for the windscreen. How Many Days Until The Start?

Chris

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wyoroy

Member since
August 2006
From: The Great State of Wyoming

Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:39 AM

Jon, congrats on the 2,000 post

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:08 AM

Congrats on the 2000 Jon!!!

Dave

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ruddratt

Member since
February 2006
From: Smithers, BC, Canada

Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:01 AM

Hey Jon...in case you haven't noticed, congrats on the 2000 posts!

Mike

"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:07 PM

Thanks Jon! Great link!

Frank

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:22 PM

Hey guys-

Here's a really nice Spit build over at WIX. The detail on this bird is amazing!

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12286

Inspiration for the GB!

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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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:05 PM

Thanks, Jay. I've got a Ju-388 that needs that treatment really bad. I'll give it a try, as I just can't leave it looking like a new paint job. It's in 70/71 so the 02 ought to work. I WILL do a test panel first, though, to get the paint proportioned right.

John

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

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wyoroy

Member since
August 2006
From: The Great State of Wyoming

Posted by wyoroy on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:59 PM

to our GB David. I'm building the same Revell kit. Check out the following reviews:

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/gb/heureauxspit2.htm

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/gb/lacombespit.htm

http://agapemodels.com/?p=28

The last link is from Jon's webpage and he happens to be in the GB. The guys in this group are great. In fact I think of them as friends. You will have a great time here, I do

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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ww2modeler

Member since
November 2006
From: United States

Posted by ww2modeler on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:52 PM

I think I'll join this with a 1/48 Revell Mk.II Spitfire, I probobly won't start it for about 2 monts though.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

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jboutin

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

Posted by jboutin on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:28 AM

John, Bob, Frank, Roy and Dave, Thanks for the comments. John, the fading is really easy! When I do the final flat coat, I add 2 or 3 drops of a gray or brown in this case I added 3 drops of RLM02 but I've also used RAF earth brown and RAF ocean gray, depending on the scheme of the AC. It tones down the colours really nice.

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