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  1. Modelraynz
    ...So, i decided to trust the folk at LM decals, so will use the airfix kit with the larger cannon bulges I expected getting references to be easier - I thought there would be a ton of HAF spitfire pics floating about, but alas! The aboukir will come from a Tamiya Vb that I have different plans for! Initially i was going to use the tamiya insert piece on the airfix kit, but as the tamiya nose is a bit fatter i woudl either have to widen the airfix nose, or sand the tamiya piece to fit, loosing detail in the process, so I opted for just using the filter with the airfix nose insert I i first glued the kit insert, then cut it off and filled the rest with putty. Dry fitting showed it aligns better than it sits in the photos!
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    Hiya Started working on modeling rhaf spitfire vc ER890: ive seen other modelers give this aircraft narrow cannon bulges, but the lm sheet represents the larger type, not entirely sure which is right! Does anyone have info helping confirm which is correct? On a side note: knowing that these spitfires were converted from Vb to Vc - looking closer at EP694 the distance of the cannon bulges to the reinforcing strips on the wings seems greater than if the cannon bulges were in the typical C wing position (as on the airfix kit) from the distance it looks like the C type cannon bulges are still in the B wing position!? Am i seeing things?
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    I jsut noticed something: knowing that these spitfires were converted from Vb to Vc - looking closer at EP694 the distance of the cannon bulges to the reinforcing strips on the wings seems greater than if the cannon bulges were in the typical C wing position (as on the airfix kit) from the distance it looks like the C type cannon bulges are still in the B wing position!? I havent seen this discussed before? If so, its a major PITA because id jsut finished these (assuming builds online are correct) ohwell, if not they can be for a future conversion!
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    Hey folks! Having been back into lockdown here in NZ has allowed me some time to actually try and build something! (rather than endless aquiring!) Been rather interested in the mix-n-match Spitfires of the RHAF after purchasing the excelent LM decals sheet, and decided to have a go a modeling ER890: ive seen other modelers give this aircraft narrow cannon bulges, but the sheet represents the larger type, not entirely shure which is right! still researching - if i can find evidence its the large cannon bulges, ill use the 1/72 Airfix kit, else it with be the tamiya image hosting
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    Neat! Always liked the mk. I, cleaned up tool a bonus (was going to sub parts from an airfix martlet if/where needed! )
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    If the internets taught me anything - there will be a neiche group into it!
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    Hiya! I'd like to join with an 1/72 Eduard FW-190A5 done as a SNCAC NC900 using Berna decals - not sure if a green or a grey machine yet! obligatory start picture:
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    "Is mexico in north america?" - ah, one of my favourite wind ups for my chilean spouse Mexican option will be neat - the flying a avocado! Hehe1
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    Wait, we're meant to build them? (looks nervously at stash growth)
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    I should probably clarify (without goong too OT!) i found the mig-19 main parts and small external details very nice, the cockpit and internal intake pieces by comparision feel very "home made" and lacking any detail - almost from a different kit! whereas the s-199 seems far more uniform in detail and quality throughout! Im hoping the tempest will be more s-199 than mig-19 in that regard
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    "...sell them to ModelrayNZ" (jks) may want to hold on to them till we see the sprue shots - i really like the s-199(though eduward will be amazballs) the mig-19 however...was very 'hand crafted'
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    Get to the mk.ii or vi...eveything else is foreplay!
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    Wow that looks amazing! Hope they leave hart/hind parts in there to mod with
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    Hahah cheers! it was in that spirit i picked one up!!(being a 72nd guy) - yea its the wingnut shakedown gangs at the gates you have to watch out for!! I believe the kits were at RRP: the ninak was 98 pounds, which at a glance seemed to be in the ballpark as ebay? They did have a pretty complete list of kits available - was hoping for a se.5a (an earlier kit) but was out of luck, seems only their lattter range of kits was available From the brief conversation it dossnt sound like WnWs is down for the count, though i know a number of the former staff have moved on to other work. A level of stock is obviously available and there was a desire expressed to continue retail locally and braching out from there which sounded promising....better than a "its dead, get em while you can" vibe. Sorry i dont have any more definitave info!! WnW always plays close to their chest, and im not the greatest at coaxing out info!!
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    Got mine I diddnt get a pic of the of kits on offer but there's a decent selection
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    The hunt is on...
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    hey folks! sorry for lack of updates - been out in about looking for some 1:1 scale aircraft (remains of NZ3031) back to the model: when the armour plate was removed a cross brace type structure was made to bolt the seat to, my guesswork is something like the following:
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    Hey folks! With the the recent ventura decals release; i decided I'd have a go at the former RNZAF NZ2417/NZ2409 that flew in this attractive civilian livery, sponsored by Mobil oil that could be seen in the skies over NZ in the late 60s: For reasons ill cover later - ill start with a tamiya F-51D kit and said ventura decals: while this aircraft can be made in the origional configuration with rear fueltank and armor plate - I decided to depect the aircraft after these items had been removed: so began work on cutting away the rear portion and installing some old sprue as guide rails: next will be the seat - im not sure if this was the same P-51 seat minus the armor plate or a different seat entirely, but the search begins a big shoutout to member "Anthony in NZ" for his help and advice on this build!
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    On the plus side, at least its not chile: For any package over 30USD - you pay 6% on the total value of item (plus shipping and insurance ) - then you pay 19% on total value of the item (thats value of item PLUS the 6% above!!!)
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    nice! got their kittyhawk III today with a cracked wing box was pristine so looks like a bad sprue:
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    doh! knew i missed something!
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    good point added some primer ( and see some more issues, but will deal with later when puttying the model!)
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    wing: DONE. After finding some good reference pics from a temptest II ive arrived at a wing shape im happy with, it is completly smooth, but looks a bit jaggard being msotly sprue and polished CA!! heres a close up: on the left the angle of the intake is a bit sharp, but ill live with it, on the right i managed to sand the slight difference in curve between the radiator and the rest of the inner wing heres a shot on my shelf ( which is a go-to for checking head-on profiles!) lastly a picture with the fuselauge slotted in place - due to all the modifications i will probably need to make some supports in the wing to align the fuselauge properly!
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    Hey folks! still not happy, i reworking the wing AGAIN......anyone who wants to attempts this conversion i reccomend: buying the 1/72 conversion or waiting for the future kits, this ended up being a real drainer!
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    Alrighty, time for some updates! ive ordered some mesh, and in a moment of stupidity i cut the radiator of its fuselauge part id already glued together (origionally was going to be a Mk.V) without thinking i could jsut sand down the part for the new radiator grill!! so first order was to build a new backing piece and add some mounting tabs to help with alignment I also wassnt happy with the wing, so cut off the front plates, widened them all the way to the end of the wing and made new radiator grills - i think these are an improvement ( BTW if the right wing looks where it looks like the radiator is sticking out, its actually backfilled entirely with CA! Starting to look the part now!
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