John Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 If anyone would like anything photographed in more detail, let me know. One interesting point is that the outer wingtip can be removed and either a solid plastic or a transparent "clipped" tip can be added. Not required for either of these versions but maybe "IR*G" could be along in the not-too-distant. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Well it looks quite good to me - i feel Bob Tuck's RS-T calling me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for that, looks really nice. I'm in for one and if they follow it up with a Vc about three of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Archer Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 YEAH!!! Flaps in the UP position!! Someone is listening!!!!!! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Given the arrangements of the parts on the sprues I'm confident we'll see "A" and "C" wings eventually. Seafires might be a different matter though, as there doesn't seem to be provision for an arrestor hook insert in the fuselage mouldings. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Is there any rivet detail on the external surfaces like on the Eduard Mk.IX kit? Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Airfix seems to have got the noble and elusive profile of the fin right this time (as opposed to the earlier Mk I). Nice! I will certainly have a couple of these kits… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonkeyVong Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Given the arrangements of the parts on the sprues I'm confident we'll see "A" and "C" wings eventually. Seafires might be a different matter though, as there doesn't seem to be provision for an arrestor hook insert in the fuselage mouldings. John As the Seafire fuselage featured extra strengthening I would imagine it to be the case it will be on a sprue of its own, if Airfix decide to offer it that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 A cunning insert for 'rounded' or 'straight' sided windscreens, various exhaust pipes . . . we'll have a new new tool Mk1 in no time!! Thanks and well done Airfix!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks for posting the pics John - very interesting thread. This really does look like a great kit doesn't it? i wonder if the problem with the armoured fuel tank cover has been addressed, as was hinted at in the AMW piece recently. Not that it will stop me getting one! Cheers,Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 For those of us who haven't seen the AMW piece, what is the alleged problem? (this is at least the second reference to this I've seen) bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If any one is interested here is my WIP of this kit http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234963981-airfix-148-spitfire-vb-new-tooling-update-210714-paint-added/ It really is a cracker. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 For those of us who haven't seen the AMW piece, what is the alleged problem? (this is at least the second reference to this I've seen) bob Evidently the offending item is part D33 which, by all accounts, stands a little too 'proud' of the rest of the forward upper fuselage when fitted. According to AMW this was acknowledged by the Airfix research team but not in sufficient time to correct the moulds. It is stressed that the issue is very minor in nature and can be easily remedied with a little test fitting, sanding, further test fitting etc. I know this may be beyond the realms for some and I have little doubt that there will be cries about 'buildability' etc…..standby for the inevitable whining from some quarters !. For the rest of us, where the use of craft knives, sanding sticks and some filler is not an alien concept, crack on. It looks like a great kit with a huge number of possibilities for future variants. It really does like Airfix are sticking to their 'master plan' to deliver top quality kits now and in the future that cover every mark of Spitfire and Seafire ever built !. Well done again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks. Were the participants aware that the fuel tank cover on Spitfires was of a heavier gauge as a form of crude armour protection? This piece SHOULD stand a little proud of the surrounding skin. But perhaps one option didn't fit as well as the other. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Evidently the offending item is part D33 which, by all accounts, stands a little too 'proud' of the rest of the forward upper fuselage when fitted. According to AMW this was acknowledged by the Airfix research team but not in sufficient time to correct the moulds. It is stressed that the issue is very minor in nature and can be easily remedied with a little test fitting, sanding, further test fitting etc. I know this may be beyond the realms for some and I have little doubt that there will be cries about 'buildability' etc…..standby for the inevitable whining from some quarters !. For the rest of us, where the use of craft knives, sanding sticks and some filler is not an alien concept, crack on. It looks like a great kit with a huge number of possibilities for future variants. It really does like Airfix are sticking to their 'master plan' to deliver top quality kits now and in the future that cover every mark of Spitfire and Seafire ever built !. Well done again ! Hi: That's a fair summary of the position, so thanks for that. D33 (for the Malta option) was designed within the CAD to sit proud 0.1mm. When I tried it in situ (sans cockpit tub), it sat proud to the point of being a visible step, so I reduced it to that 'just proud' all round objective of the CAD. Oddly, the Duxford cover was a better fit. The design team sent me a couple of pics of the kit built up in grey primer, where the cover looked fine. Close examination of the images left me certain it was fitted with the Duxford cover, not D33. In essence, my further enquiries are yet to yield knowledge of the team's findings in the wake my report and I'm waiting on getting a full prod kit to compare the build up. Either way, it's not a deal breaker in any sense though. I have re-played the scenario in my mind over and over from the 'what did I do wrong' point of view but the engineering dictates there's only the one way, so we'll see. I would reiterate and re-emphasise not to glue the finished tub but leave it 'floating', so that if the IP fouls it slightly, the tub can depress downwards to absorb the discrepancy. Again, I'm looking forward to re-examining all this with a full prod kit. Wish you well with yours. Steve Edited July 22, 2014 by Dances With Wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the clarification, Steve (and Tiger)- glad to see that my "assumptions" (or deductions?) were pretty on-track. Funny thing- I yesterday got the new Revell 1/32 Spit, and I keep looking at parts expecting to see the shapes of the Airfix Vb kit (which I don't have YET). bob Edited July 22, 2014 by gingerbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've ordered this sheet from the big H for this kit: http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TM48005 so it will hopefully turn into a WIP in the not too distant. W3207 was the first of my home town's Spitfire Fund aircraft. I can also see RF-D at some point in the futire... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you have used Techmod sheets before then you will probably not need telling, but if you are new to them - The decals tend to be very thin and conform extremely well, but can be fragile and also are prone to 'grabbing' where they are first applied. They are not something you can move around with impunity once on the model. I recommend clearcoating the sheet before you use it (I use either Microscale clear decal film or Halfords gloss clear aerosol lacquer) And put a LOT of water under each decal, because you need to get the position right while it is floating on a film of water. Once it touches the surface it is likely to stick hard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Boot Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I like it! Just another Spit at my stash soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you have used Techmod sheets before then you will probably not need telling, but if you are new to them - The decals tend to be very thin and conform extremely well, but can be fragile and also are prone to 'grabbing' where they are first applied. They are not something you can move around with impunity once on the model. I recommend clearcoating the sheet before you use it (I use either Microscale clear decal film or Halfords gloss clear aerosol lacquer) And put a LOT of water under each decal, because you need to get the position right while it is floating on a film of water. Once it touches the surface it is likely to stick hard. Thanks for the reminder. I've used their 1/72 scale Wellington decals in the past and I have a couple of their generic markings sheets. They do need to be handled with care but look pretty good once in place - provided you avoid the pitfalls! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Ah, well, as someone who has used them before you will probably get away without the clearcoating. I agree they are very good when they're on, but for people whose only experience has been kit decals they can be a bit scary until you get the hang of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Got to get one of these along with the Zvezda 109 f, thanks for posting John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I hadn't realised that the "clipped" wing tips were included in this kit. If there is one thing I like more than a Spitfire, it's a clipped wing Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Mrs. or Mr. AIRFIX... Where is my (at least a) dozen of these Vb:s, with Vokes- filter of course, in 1:72 scale!?! In your new kits for 2015, I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Received mine yesterday, i am very impressed, i am a Spitfire maniac and love all Airfix kits they have released of this wonderful aircraft in 1/48 , with all the options and the lovely moulding its a real winner to me, I do have the Hasegawa etc kits , but there is ''something'' i cant put my finger on that gives the Airfix kits an edge , maybe the other kits look clinical ? i dunno i just love the ''feel'' and look of the Airfix kit Must buy more, will buy more !! If you are interested in Spits do yourself a favour buy a half dozen ! and if you don't like them p.m me and i'll give you my address so you can forward them to me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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