SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

I would love to see some pictures of your work.  I know the others would like nothing more.  Why not join our build?

Roy

Tango and all the others, Wow, does good new travel fast!  You just posted this a few days ago!  Anyway, would anyone mind if I post some progress pics of my Hasegawa Spitfire Mk9?  It has been in a constant state of "being built" since July of last year.  It is now very close to being finished, I need to give it a wash, weather it a bit and put on the fiddly bits (canopy, attenae, etc).  I don't have any other spot to put post and I thought why not put it here.

That all depends on how soon I can clean up my room with the model desk.  I moved it into a spare room in my basement about a month ago and still haven't cleaned up the room, it is a real mess and the desk is covered so I can't work on anything.  Talk to you later.

thanks abunch

Roy

No problemo Roy.  I'll fix that up tonight for you.

Darren 

Darren,

What are the chances of having you add the new badge to my other two and making it animated?

Roy

Just a quick post before I go out and do some gardening.

Darren I hope you don't mind but I have played around with the badge a little to resize it and put a border around it.

Cheers

Nice Vids-Thanks!

Some very cool videos, thanks.

Roy

Thanks for the videos Aaron!  I love the "low" pass one.  Here's another good one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVOqXjk58io

Put me down as a definate maybe, it depends on how the airbrushing goes on the FAA build.

In the meantime here are some videos to get everyone in the mood, I love the sound of those RR engines.

Spitfire in flight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A95tD9iZKkc

Interesting Spit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI3aWfoeIQI

neat slide show for Polish BoB squadrons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di0pkn4Rgo4

Warning for language, but pretty funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkmHcAnPDIA

Dave!  I know you'll have fun here with all of these characters!

Darren- Thanks Mate!

Dave,

to the forum.  You WILL have fun with this group, I do

Roy

"Hey there are SIXTEEN of us already! With a few more "maybe's" on stadby too!

This is getting us off to a cracking strart! Thanks to all of you for throwing your hat in the ring.

I salute you in the traditional manner.....

TryintoModel wrote:

I think I would like to join in on this one if I could.  I have two kits, both of which I believe are going to be booger bears.  I've always wanted to tackle my Hobby Craft 1/24 Spitfire Mk. Vb "Pin-up".  If I get scared out of that one (so many people talk about all the inaccuracies), then I have a Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Mk. Vb.  Unfortunately, the Hasegawa has raised panel lines.  But, I've yet to build a Spit, and this would be a good opportunity either way.

Dave,

Glad to have you on board!

Daywalker wrote:

Darren- Woohoo!  Never seen that ad before, or even of the beer!  I'll have to look for it over here in the colonies.

Frank,

if I ever make it to your side of the pond I'll bring a case of the stuff with me, I just know you'd want more than one!

Roy,

you drink whatever you like my friend! I thought the Spitfire beer would be a nice touch to our weekend traditional toast. You have whatever floats your boat!

As for the '190 kit, I have not seen one of those for ages! I know that they are still availiable but you would be hard pressed to find one in my LHS or at a show in my part of the world. I also want to wait until I am a little better before I tackle my 1/24 Spitfire.  

TANGO 1 wrote:

Wow! Roy-I have'nt seen one of those kits in years! Do you plan to build it anytime soon?

I have plans to build it when my skills are better than they are at this point.  I checked the Airfix site and they offer this 190 but in different color scheme and markings.

Roy

I don't have any Spitfire beer, but I do have some English Bitters that I brewed last year.  Will that work?  After all it is an English beer.

Roy

Darren-

Woohoo! 

Never seen that ad before, or even of the beer!  I'll have to look for it over here in the colonies.

Gentlemen........

as it is the first weekend of the Spitfire group build I wanted to celebrate the occasion with a drink. This tradition first started on the FAA group build and as many of the FAA gang are already here  I thought we would continue it here.

So sit back, and have a nice glass of beer on me.

What beer do we drink around here?

Why we drink Spitfire beer of course!

CHEERS!

I know it's not a Spitfire but I have a MPC 1/24 Fw190 that's an Airfix kit.  If you look inside the fuselage it has Airfix stamped on it.  Just wanted to share it with you guys.

Roy 

TANGO 1 wrote:

Jon, I knew you would feel the same way I do.  I have to admit, I am not a big fan of  the Airfix Spitfire kits although my wife has treated me to a 1/24 Mk.Vb and I have to say for an older kit, it looks quite impressive.

The Airfix kits aren't the best, that's for sure.

I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess, but for some reason Airfix and Monogram and those kits that aren't quite the engineering marvels others are draw my attention for some reason. I'm a sucker for the underdog! LOL (Must be why I like Aztek so much..... )

I need to get my hand on those 1/24th Airfix Spits! 

Jon,

I knew you would feel the same way I do.  I have to admit, I am not a big fan of  the Airfix Spitfire kits although my wife has treated me to a 1/24 Mk.Vb and I have to say for an older kit, it looks quite impressive.

Speaking of Airfix and Spitfires.....

Airfix's new website has a Spitfire.... a photo of MH 434..... in it's design. Cool! I can't wait to get hold of their 70th Anniversary 1/48 boxing.... I have the 72nd scale set. 

Well put TANGO 1.

I've always loved the Spitfire from both a historical standpoint, and for it's looks. And though I'm not from the UK, I really have an affinity for Airfix Spitfires, as it just seems "right"- a plane that is so significant to British history, being produced by a British company. They may not be the best kits available, but that's OK with me.

It's sounds goofy, but I can watch a video of a Spitfire, and just the sound of that engine gives me a lump in my throat. 

Heck- I've got a 1/72 S6B..... maybe I'll build it to. It's not a Spitfire, but it certainly is part of Spitfire history. 

Well said Frank.

As a matter of historical fact the Hurricanes shot down more of the enemy than the Spitfires. They are the unsung hero's of the battle, but they are certainly not forgotten. I hold the the Hurricane in very high regard and your words certainly capture how many people feel about the Hurricane, myself included.

Darren,

Well said.  I wanted to say something about it, but fear it would only echo what you have stated.

I must say that the Hurricane, in it's rugged and purposeful looks, also holds a special place in my heart.  I am not quite sure how to put it into words, but it could be the fact that it became the underdog which helped save the day in the shadows of it's graceful brethren.  They shared the same heart and soul but after The Battle were never quite viewed in the same light.

Don't get me wrong, I love the graceful lines and the aura of the Spit as much as the next guy.  I guess no matter how much I admire it I will always feel a soft spot for the Hurricane too as it also was there to serve The Few as well as The Many.