Fozzy

....whilst we are underneath we might as well look forward from the rear.....bit dark isn't it?...sorry ...this is a shot from directly above..........................

This picture shows you the Coolant Header Tank with the armour plates in place.............. ...and a real crappy shot of the Coolant Tank from underneath...........

.......this is the Port side again looking forward at some of the detail, again for the observant of you ...you can see the broken Engine frame work This shot shows some detail on the Fire Wall.

You can see that some of the Engine Mount fames are broken/missing ,that will be dealt with later. This is a shot of the Port side again and I 'm trying to show some of the detail ......the out of focus part is not what I want you to look at! ...clever arn't I ? ...and again looking back at the fire wall....

THE MERLIN The Engine Block and some other parts are from the kit...the rest is scratch built...here is the Starboard side...... ....and here is the Port side......

Hold on....can't type that fast!!!!!!

Hi every one Well I looked into my display cabinet yesterday and noticed that there was a thin layer of dust covering my last build of the Westland Lysander and thought that it was high time that I start another marathon thread. I have been thinking what should I do this time....should I raid the Kitchen bin for some Scratch build material when my missus is not looking or should I................Face the Evil one?........The 1:24 Scale Cutaway Spitfire which I started 3 years ago! Here is first some history about this Dam build!. As stated I started this project when I lived in UK over 3 years ago and I stopped working on it last year some time.The problem is I decided from the off to do something really special after opening the box of the ancient ,white plastic mess of the early 1970s Airfix 1:24 Scale Mk 1 Spitfire!...I think you know the kit? .Well any way I decided to do a cutaway to show all the bits and bobs of the interior.........I started thinking stupid things like ...I know I'll put lights in there to light it all up.....and I am going to scratch build every nut and bolt that is inside the actual Aircraft........So I started doing it. I have done so much so far that I cannot not finish it.....but trying to find reference material on the interior side was a nightmare....oh sure plenty of pics of the Cockpit but naf all on whats aft of the Pilots seat......so thats why it has taking me so long. Well....I have started this build and by god I am going to finish it. Last thing before I show you what I have achieved so far...........I am not a Spifire expert so if you see the 15th rivet behind the Pilots seat located in the wrong place....I apologise!...........Any Spitfire experts out there please be easy on me ....and I know your out there!!! So lets start this thread...........I will show you 2 to 3 years worth of work by photographs...WARNING: Loads of Photos!! Starting with the Merlin Engine

Hi Campbell Ive Been away for a bit...hows it going?.Yep...the white scheme looks great on the Brisfit...glad you are having a go at exposing the Engine...looking good so far but may I make a sugestion regards to painting the Engine?..........no ....I thought not Foz

Hi Steve My God ,that would be fantastic if you have.......are they 1:32 scale?...I'm still looking on the Net.... still can't find anything...well I can ...hundreds of markings but not the ones I want!!. If you can help me with some of the markings then I would be incredibly gratefull. I will eagerly wait for you to get home on Monday!!!! Thanks again Fozzy

Thanks a lot....I'll check out Third Group and see whats what...cheers also for the colour info...your a star! Fozzy

I wonder if any one can help me because I am at a loss as where to continue!! A friend of mine wants me to build him a Me 109 E in 1: 32 scale and he wants me to model it on an aircraft from the JG52 group.He has sent me a picture and wants me to do the same markings and colours as the top aircraft in the picture. The print is a famous painting by Robert Taylor called simply JG52. Well my question is...............does any one know where I can get decals in 1: 32 Scale of the same markings as the top aircraft in the print.....I have to say that I'm not a 109 expert....I have searched the Internet but I'm going round in circles!!........I would be very gratefull if you 109 experts out there can put me in the right direction Heres a copy of the print......top aircraft!! I hope some one can help me as I am going mad!! Cheers Guys Fozzy

To shame? ...my bottom ......Absolute nonsense Mumbles....Your Lysander looks great....and I'll be watching your thread to the end! Cheers Fozzy

Hi Mumbles Well as you know I am interested in the Lysander and this is a very nice build indeed.I am also looking forward to seeing the finished product. This is the Special Service, 14th Army ,South East Asia version isnt it? I remember making this kit a long time ago but I opted for the all black 161 Squadron version......looking at your model makes me think I should have done the same version as yours!!......Maybe I'll scratch build another one! ........No ..I think not!! Looking great mate Cheers Fozzy

Hi Dave..thanks for your comments and for looking in over the past few months on this thread. The next project is a semi scratch build!! starting in the next couple of days .....I need to stock up on some real food ,so off to Istanbul for a couple of days...just down the road from where I live. Mind you the beers cheap here! ......60p a pint Cheers Fozzy

I appreciate your comments Oliver,especially from someone like yourself....that Huey of yours is tremendous!....I love your work. Fozzy

I'm no fisherman Simon but go to a fishing tackle shop and ask to look at the lines they stock...thats what I do, you can see what scale guage you want just by looking...........at it will last you a life time. Cheers Fozzy

Hi Simon Nice Tomahawk! I always use Fishing wire......you get it in all guages for all scale models..just stretch the line from point to point and glue with super glue...job done! Cheers Fozzy

Welcome to the forums Roberto.....you certainly like Spitfires!!! Nicely built models....I hope you stick around Cheers Fozzy

So ...thats how I must have survived N.Ireland!!.........ofcourse

thanks Woody....appreciate it

...and there was me thinking you were just another model maker!...When I was in the left hand seat flying Scouts and Gazelles in the A.A.C 22 years ago we could have done with you discussing our Armour!!...really interesting...well done Campbell!....................Smart bottom Fozzy

My thanks to Kieth,Dan and Steve for your kind comments. I think my missus wants a word with you Campbell!!! Cheers Fozzy

Thank you kindly!

Now thats a neat little Fokker Campbell.! Lozenge decals went on a treat eh? Good stuff mate. By the way ...being pretty new to this forum I havn't had the time to look around at past projects....untill now...just came accross your Jabo Mission FW 190 from last may....Jesus I nearly fell off my modeling stool when I saw the dog poo!...still laughing as I type this!!! Just about to go and show her in doors it...Christ you make me laugh Foz

Hi there Thanks for your comments ......I wouldn't be so sure about the Spit.... I have looked at your sketches you know....Well done, they look really good Fozzy