corsaircorp Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hello Dears, In a previous thread, one can see that there is an Eduard Spitfire Mk VIII that is on the painting bench. As every time, Idid'nt finish a kit yet and I Wonder about the next one, time for me to start my Spitfire PR XI. So this one will represent the Spitfire Mk VIII of Clive "Killer" Caldwell and will be in a RFI in a few weeks. But as I told it before, I've got this one too The fuselage is quite good, engraved and dimensions are almost right, see, Nearby 2 mm to add on the very end of the nose, here, I Wonder if I will cut and modify the Otaki wing or using an Eduard one, whatever I choose, I must modify the wing... Here are some resin parts, made years ago from various donors, including a Tamiya Mk V I cleaned the original Otaki interior and began the surgery: And now, let's verify the Murphy's law Will St Eduard give us a good PR XI ?? Now that I've started my conversion ??? I've worked on some other projects this evening, will have 2 RFI in a few days, Sailors Aircrafts obviously Thank for watching. Sincerely. Corsaicorp 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 An ambitious attempt to force St Eduard to actually do the PR XI which they strongly hinted at way back... I like it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Let's try, at least, there will be lots of Eduard parts in the project . I'm waiting also for the early Fw 190A, I mean A1, A2 and A3. I asked them but the answer was at best evasive. Now, we will perhaps be surprised by the old lady in red, C'mon Airfix, a Mk IX AND a PR XI, double bang !! That will be Gooooood !! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You'll have to finish it before Airfix announce one, happens every time. Â John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Biggles87 said: You'll have to finish it before Airfix announce one, happens every time. Â John That's the nature of the game, let's see, Airfix or Eduard ? Who will cough at first ?? Whatever, I can do a 2nd PR XI, which is for me the most beautifull Spitfire. I will finally change my alias Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hello Dears, There is a jam on my nearly finished projects. This one start pushing on the 2 others, Who will be the first in RFI Supermarine or Hawker ?? I also worked on the PR XI but Nothing Worth a photo. Have a nice day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 What flavour jam? Â John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hello John, Gasoline flavour, bumper to bumper, or tail to prop. Otherwise, my favourite is lemon curl Thank for watching. Sincerely. corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hello Dears, I started the decals today, and make my decision about the wing of the Otaki. Surgery as usual, will be another Frankenspit Mk XI... Have a nice day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Looking through my Spitfire stash yesterday I found a Hasegawa Spitfire IX with a Loon Models MK VIII fuselage and various Quickboost PR parts, just waiting to be finished as a PR XI. All I have to do now is make it!  John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 So ... You know what to do Sir ! Wich one are you going to do ? A british blue ? Grey ? Pink ? an US blue or NMF ? Mine will be U.S, I hesitate.... Dorothy or Upstairs maid, don't know yet !! No pin up, no cartoons I go for my RFI now. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hello Dears, Ok , choice made, I was on my way to add a handmade resin plug for having a good gullwing on the Otaki undersides. but, resin for the gullwing plus resin for the camera, will be hard to cope with, I think about using a complete overtree Eduard wing... And that will mean erasing lots of that beautifull detailing, and I need that win for another Frankenspit that's lurkin' in my tortuous mind So here's the go, Otaki wing are easy to modify without any remorse. That will be fun, look Mr Eduard and Mr Airfix. Even if or when you issue a fine PR XI. Mine will be done. May be that kind of sentence will be incentive too.... Let's try .. More to come soon. Have a nice modeling day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hello dears, As I say in my P-38's thread it has been bulkhead day today. See, The camera's compartment is on its way .. Pretty tired today, did'nt do a lot. Have a very nice easter monday ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Hello dears, I had my surgery on friday and I must say that the doc has not missed the point.... Scrubbing the jawbone is painfull, even with massive painkillers. They tear out 12 roots and parts of teeth, not the best for modelling but at least my mind is diverted from pain. So enough about me, let me introduce you to the Spit that fear the RFI Everything was going smooth with that one 'till I tried Something for the exhaust. And since that day, I get problems, broken parts and so on. She is almost finished but I Wonder about the red tapes on the gun opening. Did'nt see it on any Aussie Spit, may be they use the same white tape as the americans ?? If anyone has an idea or evidence, I'll be eager to know. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Ouch, that sounds painful! I'm going t the dentist on Tuesday for the preparatory work for the fitting of a crown, I'm really looking forward to it now. I don't remember seeing any Aussie Spitfires with red patches over the white either. Â Hope you're jaw is feeling better. Â John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 50 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Ouch, that sounds painful! I'm going t the dentist on Tuesday for the preparatory work for the fitting of a crown, I'm really looking forward to it now. I don't remember seeing any Aussie Spitfires with red patches over the white either. Â Hope you're jaw is feeling better. Â John Thank you John, At the age 21, I receive 9 new metallic teeth, since mine has been broken, adventure is adventure ! The doc has said that the dental bridge would last for a good 15 years. It has lasted 33 years !! It was a good doctor, alas he passed away 10 years ago. As nobody is working the way he was working... Back to basics.. Will have 2 grills, will buy a bucket to immerge them right beside my bed Do you think that cellulosic thinner will do the job ?? Sincerely. Corsaircorp Next building will have Sharkteeth, a way to compensate !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Uggh, 12 roots to remove? I'm in no way envious about that! No titanium to replace it, or was there nothing left of the jawbone to do so? Â As for the red tape, I think there was some in my Aussie Eight box, so atleast Eduard seems to think they we're used down there. Nice Caldwell-Spit by the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Christer A said: Uggh, 12 roots to remove? I'm in no way envious about that! No titanium to replace it, or was there nothing left of the jawbone to do so?  As for the red tape, I think there was some in my Aussie Eight box, so atleast Eduard seems to think they we're used down there. Nice Caldwell-Spit by the way! Hello Christer, the jawbone cannot sustain any other prothesis. 15 years of Tobacco has took his toll ! I stopped smoking on the 21st of december, too late alas ! So I just can accept the fact and keep carry on. thank for the red tape, I look in my photos and on the net, but it is barely visible, so I hesitate, opening the gun port or red tape ?? It is a double shot, Clive Robertson Caldwell                                Co Rsair Corp a tiny bit for the ego She is on her legs today. Have a very nice day and take care. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 As one can see This photo is a go for chipping on the Karmann ! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I was wrong ( as usual ) about the red tape patches. I've just found my " Aussie Eight " book and it does show them on that aircraft, both on the artist's painting on the cover and an actual photograph.  John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thank you John, So I'll put the red patches on, easier than boring for the gun ports. Thank again. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hello Dears Glad to share that poppies are back in my garden, did'nt plant it. Grewin'up in between the stone for my would be wall ! Restart the camera comprtment for the PR XI Beside her is the engine for my F4U-4 Take care and have a very nice week end ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hello Dears, RFI delayed because of a reaction from the varnish, See... And I see on the photo that the walkway is too far on the white band Why did you make it once, there are no reasons No comment... Will rectify it More funny, here's my P2V-7 See you later, Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 It's really annoying when something like that happens when you're so close to the finish. Where they the kit decals? Â John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: It's really annoying when something like that happens when you're so close to the finish. Where they the kit decals?  John Hello John, Sorry I run out of likes, I spend a lot when I discovered the Tony Oliver epic saga of Tomcats No, it was an old Superscale sheet, 48-546 to be precise. Bought it back in the '80s. Stocked in dry place and all that is recommended but but s... Happens ! And I was about to use the Eduard's roundels when decaling the model I'll wait until it has thoroughly dried and see what I can do to fix it. Paint or replacement and varnish again. Thank for looking and for the kind words ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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