Blitz23
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Update the bulk of the interior work is done, bit wash work to do on the fuselage and a small bit on the rear sub frame, I've assembled the wings with the most ridiculous undercarriage attachements ever. So fiddly I don't know why they have complicated this kit so much. I've also cut the pilots door off so as I'll be having the canopy open and I plan to add seat belts in at a later stage. Hope to have the fuselage together within the next day or so as I'm back at work 😐
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Had the same issue with my seat, not their best design by any means.
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Quick update on cockpit progress, hoping to have it all buttoned up tomorrow ready for the fuselage to be sealed together. A very over complicated cockpit assembly procedure which has taken a lot of drying fittings and testing. Note to self always go with Tamiya 😂
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Well this may be the most frustrating cockpit interior I've built in some time 😐 Over complicated and a shoddy fit! I'll post pics of progress tonight and hopefully I'll have it together but it's all painted with just a few bits of detailing and touch ups to do.
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Just wait until you get to the undercarriage 😱
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On 9 April 2020 at 3:29 PM, Max Headroom said:
Maybe you could spend the money on generic sheets? The national markings, if of the C/C1 type, could I assume be used from the kit and so leaving you with only the serial and codes to find. You could then use the remainder on other projects.
Regards
Trevor
That's not a bad idea, I'll get it built up first then go from there.
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Gonna have to cancel this one guys! In lockdown at home at I've left the kit at work, so doubtful I'll have time to get it finished.
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I wonder if this is the same as the Italeri boxing? Have one unpainted on the shelf of doom, maybe this will motivate me to finish it.
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13 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:
You can always buy it and sell/trade the rest of the sheet on ?
Great suggestions and I do have another of the same kit so wouldn't be a complete waste.
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7 hours ago, Troy Smith said:
This has discussion on the Fuel tank/IP issue
UC legs
Though I thin in the end I to the bottom pivot piece, and use a small bit to drill down from the half round join piece (this is fiddly) joined the UC leg on, drilled into that from beneath the pivot, and then separated the leg, you can add the pin later on then.
Of course, like so many things, mine sits in a box of Spitfire projects....
HTH
Some good gen there thanks Troy.
2 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said:Good evening Blitz23
Welcome aboard be careful the starts only on the 11th ..
Have fun with your build
All the best
Patrice
Ah noted 👍🏻 good thing I've got a Sea Fury to keep me occupied.
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10 hours ago, Troy Smith said:
are you aware of the kits potential problems, very tight tolerances, sprue nibs and missed seams or a coast of paint on a mating surface can be cause trouble, especially if you don't get the cockpit right the fuel tank won't fit, and the UC leg attachment is awful, really needs drilling and pinning before assembly...
If not I'll dig out a build which deals with these.
what is the decal sheet? can't see a make listed.
I've seen reviews online about the kit, must admit the looking over it I'm not a fan of the undercarriage installation method at all. Thanks for the heads up!
1 hour ago, matto21 said:Ah, it's this sheet.
I'm probably not going to build enough Spits to justify it! Some lovely options there though.
That's the one, almost double what I bought the kit for so I'm in two minds, have found a cheaper decal sheet, maybe I'll just go OOB. I'll decide once I get To the painting stage.
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Seeing we're in lockdown I may as well try and clear some of the stash. I've got two of these in the stash hence my potential decal sheet choices featured below. I will only be building the one for this GB though and would quite like to do a Malta aircraft in an overall blue scheme. Will post pics of progress tomorrow.
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I think I'm gonna join this one seeing I'm in lockdown, I have an Airfix 1/48 Mk Vb I'll be entering. Will be finishing as a Malta spit but I think I'm gonna buy some aftermarket decals instead of the OOB ones.
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Have finally made a start now lockdown is upon us, annoyingly though I've left some paints I need to complete the cockpit at my work accommodation, so limited to what I can currently get done. Order for paints in gonna go ASAP hoping tomorrow I can share some of the photo etched bits for the cockpit.
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Another great build Steve, I don't know what it is about Danish jets but they always look great.
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44 minutes ago, Mancunian airman said:
Personally I would go with the first one as its not one that is commonly out there . . . .
Yeah thats the one that I was leaning towards as well 👍
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Been searching online for a set of decals that are appealing and I've found this pair from Kits-World which they do in 1/72, both are rather appealing A/C but I'm yet to decide.
Building wise not alot of change, starting to paint the interior up so hoping to have the fuselage closed up by the end of the week.
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On 3/7/2020 at 8:43 AM, Beazer said:
Its a great kit, I've done two so far and aside from the engine mounting its a breeze. Make sure to use "slow" setting glue when you mount the engine as it likes to be askew.
Noted thanks 👍🏼
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Looks awesome so far!
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As stated I had previously started this one a while ago, so here is how it stands with the start day drawing ever closer, mainly just assmebled both wings.
Looking forward to finally getting this one off the ground, things left to purchase;
- New set of decals
- Stand
- Maybe a prop blur set
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Having seen a couple of other Hellcat builds in this group already its given me the courage to attempt this one as I'm trying to thin down my stash. Kit looks pretty straight forward and nicely detailed and paint scheme seems ideal for a quick build. Heres the boxart, will update again when I've made some decent progress.
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Hi Chaps,
I am entering an old BBMF boxing of an Airfix Mk1 Lanc, has been partially started but below the 25% rule. Looking at finishing this one wheels up on a stand, potentially might order some prop blur propellors as well.
Here's the boxing below;
Will be ordering new decals for this build and thinking of potentially finishing her as "Uncle Joe Again" from 463 Sqn, RAAF.
Also have a revell Dambuster to build but I won't overcommit just yet!
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Nice choice!
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I'd like to enter, have a revell Dambusters kit and Airfix BBMF kit, partly started but below 25%.
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Airfix S.M.79.
in A Kit You Built As A Kid GB
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Great choice!