Cookenbacher Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm in need of a little luck, and as Stew Dapple and Procopius have proven, nothing does so like building Spitfires. I've had a number of Spitfire projects in the planning stages for a while now, and it's time to quit dilly-dallying get something started. I rummaged through the stash - both decal and kit - and have gotten everything together to begin my 1/72 late Spitfire project, which consists of: 1. 32 Sqn Spitfire FR.18 based on This Picture I'm planning on using the new Sword FR XIV kit, with a rudder from the Special Hobby Mk 21 kit. Apparently (after lots of searching here on BM), the rudder used for Mk 21 contra-props was identical to that used on the XVIII, while the five-bladed prop Mk 21's shared the same rudder with the Mk XIV. The wings will also require a little panel line work, but I think I can get it done. The rudders marked up on the SH sprues. 2. 208 Sqn Spitfire FR 18 in the Dark Earth/Light Slate Grey scheme I'll use the AZ Mk XVIII kit for this one. As the Wooksta has pointed out, the AZ kit's rudder is a little wonky and I think I'll try and replace it. I'm the SH rudder on the Sword kit, so I'll try and acquire one of the new Freightdog resin replacements or just invest in another SH kit (I can't stress enough how useful those kits are even if you don't build the actual [some say misshapen] model). I'll also be using the AZ wing as a template for rescribing the Sword kit. Sword wing above, and AZ below. While both the low back FR XIV and Mk 18 had E-wings, the Mk 18 had the C-wing MG panels completely removed, and a Desert Survival kit compartment in their place. Here's a random fuselage comparison: AZ above and Sword below. 3. 612 Sqn Spitfire LF 16 based on this Picture I'm planning on using the new Eduard Mk XVI kit for this one - well I think it will be the Mk IXe overtrees which are identical to the 'early' Mk XVI sprues. I just have to remember to use the proper left cowling half. Also, PC, if you're reading this, note the ailerons askew in the pic, so I'll attempt to take advantage of the unpopular separate ailerons 'feature' in the Eduard kit. I've got the Freightdog decal set for this one (8W-K second from top) - silver Spitfire with mismatched panels, what's not to love? OK that's three! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Also here is a bonus late Spitfire that is also late. A late late Spitfire. The low back Sword kits come with a spare high back fuselage. The Airfix Mk 22 wing is one of the most elegant 1/72 objects in our hobby. Gwart has shown that they fit reasonably well, so a Mk 21 may be in the offing as well. And maybe a 22, and maybe a 24 if I can get a hold of the Freightdog set for that one while acquiring a Mk 18 rudder or two. That could be another interesting trio. We'll see how it goes. Airfix wing, Sword fuselage. Quickboost cowl, Sword fuselage. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cookie, wait a minute: how many are you exactly building at the same time? I've lost the count! Watching Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm in too - Cookie Spitfire thread, great! Giorgio I think it's three, but if it's anything like Cookie's other multi-builds I'll get completely lost on which is which... any chance of some small labels Cookie for those of us who, sadly, can't tell one from the other? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Spitfires? I'll tag along, if that's okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think I know how many you are making, but anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yes a Cookie spitfire epic, just what the new year needed! I'm in! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Three is the magic number - I'm in Cookie Cheers, Stew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, CedB said: Giorgio I think it's three It's three in the first post, but Cookie mentions a bonus MK21 in his second post, so I think we're talking about four (minimum) Or am I totally mistaken? Nonetheless, as Rob85 says, it's going to be epic Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thought for a moment there you were building at squadron strength Cookie. Good luck with this fine array. Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 An ever increasing amount of Griffon-spits? I'm in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 10 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Also, PC, if you're reading this Am I ever! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 7 hours ago, giemme said: Cookie, wait a minute: how many are you exactly building at the same time? I've lost the count! I apologize for the dense nature of the first two posts, I was trying to get all the information that I've spent the last few months acquiring into one place so I wouldn't forget it! I can see how it probably didn't make for very riveting reading, so thanks for tagging along. I think I'll build the first three together: 1. Sword FR18 2. AZ FR18 3. Eduard LF16 With a second trio waiting in the wings: 1. Sword/Airfix combo F21 2. Airfix F22 3. Airfix/Freightdog F24 7 hours ago, CedB said: any chance of some small labels Cookie for those of us who, sadly, can't tell one from the other? Great idea Ced, I'll put together some labels for the pics! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Six! What a treat! its great to have you back building spitfires cookie Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, rob85 said: Six! What a treat! its great to have you back building spitfires cookie Rob Agreed 100%! Cookie, I'm attempting my first multiple (double actually) build right after the current Harrier, but that's going to be nothing compared to yours! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cookie, I have some spares from an ill-fated attempt at the Special Hobby Seafire 47, I can send you the relevant rudder. Of course if you'd prefer to buy another kit, I won't stop you... the majority of my income is from holding the copyright for the words 'Spitfire' and 'Seafire'. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Beard said: the majority of my income is from holding the copyright for the words 'Spitfire' and 'Seafire'. I often wonder how much of the Boeing corporate HQ building (which I walk past on my way to work) I've personally paid for via licensing fees on F-4 Phantom kits. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, Procopius said: I often wonder how much of the Boeing corporate HQ building (which I walk past on my way to work) I've personally paid for via licensing fees on F-4 Phantom kits. I was interested enough to do some research on that but couldn't find an easy answer. As I can't be bothered to either look through the company account or email them, I'll go back to drinking tea. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I am all in favor of Griffon-engined Sptfires! Actually, the more the merrier! The only one I own is the Academy Mk XIV (and that will definitely attract unsavory projectiles aplenty!), and I must be the only silly billy that intend building it... Your threads have the potential to be really fun! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 12/01/2017 at 6:00 PM, Beard said: Cookie, I have some spares from an ill-fated attempt at the Special Hobby Seafire 47, I can send you the relevant rudder. Of course if you'd prefer to buy another kit, I won't stop you... the majority of my income is from holding the copyright for the words 'Spitfire' and 'Seafire'. Use the Seafire 47 wreckage to do a 47 from the lovely Airfix 22 Beard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, Miggers said: Use the Seafire 47 wreckage to do a 47 from the lovely Airfix 22 Beard To do that, I'd have to make a visit to the local tip... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 41 minutes ago, Beard said: To do that, I'd have to make a visit to the local tip... Whoops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Miggers said: Whoops Indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 9:04 AM, rob85 said: Six! What a treat! its great to have you back building spitfires cookie Cheers Rob, I'd hoped to get started today, but ended up going to the doc to try and take care of sinus problems that have been plaguing me since November. Hopefully on the mend now. On 1/12/2017 at 9:17 AM, giemme said: Cookie, I'm attempting my first multiple (double actually) build right after the current Harrier, but that's going to be nothing compared to yours! Ooooh, I'm looking forward to that double Giemme! On 1/12/2017 at 11:00 AM, Beard said: Cookie, I have some spares from an ill-fated attempt at the Special Hobby Seafire 47, I can send you the relevant rudder. Of course if you'd prefer to buy another kit, I won't stop you... the majority of my income is from holding the copyright for the words 'Spitfire' and 'Seafire'. Thanks for the offer Simon, but I may have impulsively ordered a SH Mk24 yesterday, along with Eduard overtrees for a 'late' wing XVI so it will have overwing landing gear bumps. I'm guessing my LF.16 should have them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Cookenbacher said: along with Eduard overtrees for a 'late' wing XVI so it will have overwing landing gear bumps. I'm guessing my LF.16 should have them. Great minds! I also want to build that Spit, and my overtrees just came in today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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