CedB Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Coming along nicely Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 10 hours ago, jrlx said: Good progress, do you brush paint or use an airbrush? 8 hours ago, CedB said: Coming along nicely Simon Thank you gentlemen. Jaime, I paint with a brush (that's my dinning table it's sitting on) and haven't done a very good job of it, the port wing looks okayish but the paint on the starboard wing has gone glossy. I'll give the whole thing a light sand (to remove brush-marks) and give it another coat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Here's where we are: Probably needs another (thin) coat of Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Grey and definitely needs some touching up where the masking went wrong. Thanks for looking. Edited September 23, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hello Simon, Very nice job ! Congrats ! So unusual, a Spitfire with floats and they tried the Mk IX too !! Will be in the gallery soon, I must change gear and go faster on mine Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Now that looks nice Simon. Odd for a Spitfire but nice nonetheless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I've been thinking... for a WIF, how about a Griffon Spit on floats? More oomph in the goey bits, more bang in the wings, and a contender for the Pacific 1946 scenario. Hmmm... <exits stage left, thinking about unnatural associations between Airfix PR.XIXs and Matchbox Twin Otter floats...> Looking very good there Mr Beard. We've had a bit of a plague of floaty Spits here over the last year or so, but it's nice to see another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Looks the business keep up the good work cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 17 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Simon, Very nice job ! Congrats ! So unusual, a Spitfire with floats and they tried the Mk IX too !! Will be in the gallery soon, I must change gear and go faster on mine Sincerely. Corsaircorp Thanks. I might do the MkIX later. 12 hours ago, CedB said: Now that looks nice Simon. Odd for a Spitfire but nice nonetheless Thanks Ced. 56 minutes ago, Rob G said: I've been thinking... for a WIF, how about a Griffon Spit on floats? More oomph in the goey bits, more bang in the wings, and a contender for the Pacific 1946 scenario. Hmmm... <exits stage left, thinking about unnatural associations between Airfix PR.XIXs and Matchbox Twin Otter floats...> Looking very good there Mr Beard. We've had a bit of a plague of floaty Spits here over the last year or so, but it's nice to see another. Thanks and, surely a '46 one would be a Spiteful on floats... 22 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Looks the business keep up the good work cheers Pat Thanks, keep up the work (not sure if it qualifies as 'good'). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Looking very nice Simon . I just caught up. I think my current (medicine induced) vagueness has led to me making a mess of my 'notifications', so I've been missing a lot of progress on a few threads, including yours here . Thank you for offering to send a voltage regulator if you had a spare one. I (quite badly) scratch built one in the end. I nearly finished the relevant Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb that is on a thread here from around March. Once I update it (photos now successfully on Flickr), all and sundry will be able to cringe at my fumbling with the regulator. I know to be more careful with them in the future . Now this Spitfire floatplane is built up, I can see the lineage with the Supermarine Schneider trophy competition aircraft. One of these in a 'what if' Schneider colour scheme would, IMHO, look rather good . Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Beard said: Thanks and, surely a '46 one would be a Spiteful on floats... Hmm... the late mark Spits would be proven by then, so they'd be safe (and would Their Airships send new equipment to where it was most needed? What does history say?) The case could be made for Spitefuls on floats though... Martin-Baker MB.5s? Someone should make up an alternate history to see where it goes. I tried a Mk.XIV on Twotter floats- looked like a wee nipper wearing his dad's sea boots. Some serious shortening required. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Rob G said: I've been thinking... for a WIF, how about a Griffon Spit on floats? More oomph in the goey bits, more bang in the wings, and a contender for the Pacific 1946 scenario. Hmmm... <exits stage left, thinking about unnatural associations between Airfix PR.XIXs and Matchbox Twin Otter floats...> Looking very good there Mr Beard. We've had a bit of a plague of floaty Spits here over the last year or so, but it's nice to see another. Hello Rob, Do not remember where I did saw it, BUT The Hawker Monsoon seem to fit the bill Someone has done a Typhoon on floats, really brutish and easier to extinct when the Napier catch fire !! Nonetheless the kit was pretty good, Will show it if I find it back. The Wyvern on floats will be a good WiF too Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Here she is Nice kit, and wonderfull sea effect, I'm jealous about that ! Sincerely. CC 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: The Wyvern on floats Don't.tempt.me. That is just too... too... nope, not gonna go there! I recall seeing that big Hawker, very eye catching. @Beard Simon, would you like your thread back now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 3 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: Looking very nice Simon . I just caught up. I think my current (medicine induced) vagueness has led to me making a mess of my 'notifications', so I've been missing a lot of progress on a few threads, including yours here . Thank you for offering to send a voltage regulator if you had a spare one. I (quite badly) scratch built one in the end. I nearly finished the relevant Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb that is on a thread here from around March. Once I update it (photos now successfully on Flickr), all and sundry will be able to cringe at my fumbling with the regulator. I know to be more careful with them in the future . Now this Spitfire floatplane is built up, I can see the lineage with the Supermarine Schneider trophy competition aircraft. One of these in a 'what if' Schneider colour scheme would, IMHO, look rather good . Best regards TonyT Thanks Tony. Whatever the medicine is for, I hope it's doing its job. I look forward to seeing your Spitfire MkV, I imagine it'll be very nice. A Spitfire floatplane as a Schneider trophy plane... there's a splendid what-if, it's a shame this GB doesn't allow them. 2 hours ago, Rob G said: Hmm... the late mark Spits would be proven by then, so they'd be safe (and would Their Airships send new equipment to where it was most needed? What does history say?) The case could be made for Spitefuls on floats though... Martin-Baker MB.5s? Someone should make up an alternate history to see where it goes. I tried a Mk.XIV on Twotter floats- looked like a wee nipper wearing his dad's sea boots. Some serious shortening required. A MB5 floatplane sounds like a very good idea... lots of power and no swing on take-off, thanks to the contra-prop. I think it would have retractable floats though. 51 minutes ago, Rob G said: @Beard Simon, would you like your thread back now? No, you carry on, I don't need it at the moment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Apologies if I filled your e-mail inbox with a pile of 'like' notifications Simon, but I've just spent an enjoyable half hour playing catchup! Nice work so far! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Progress has been slow recently, I got bored with doing a floatplane Spitfire and decided to do a couple of Spitfires elsewhere. However, I am nearly ready to give it a gloss coat before applying the transfers. Photographs will follow shortly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Looking forward to your update Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 There's been a distinct lack of modelling motivation over the last 2 weeks, due to a bereavement, but I have done the gloss coat and installed the canopy. I'm going to do the transfers today but the ones Brengun supply leave a little to be desired: a trip to the loft, to find some replacements, will be needed. More soon. Thanks for looking. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Sorry to hear your bad news Simon - we'll be waiting when you're ready 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Agree with Ced Simon, sorry about the news, plenty of time to get back to the plastic. Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Thank you for your kind words, Ced and Keith. Some of the transfers have been applied: Edited October 28, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Nice, I like that. Good job on the yellow too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 That look's great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hello Beard, Sorry about the sad news. Your booted Spitfire look great. Congratulations ! Sincerely. corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Also sorry to hear your news, Beard. That is a fine looking machine; the yellow has come out very nicely indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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