Andrew Jones Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Shane, I'm not sure I agree with your logic- I don't think there's ever been much information available on the Spitfeful. I don't know how Tore did it, but it is alleged that some of his Spitfires (18?) are still the most accurate shapes in 48th. I confess I haven't verified it myself.Andrew, it is looking good! Too bad they goofed the gear area, that's rather complicated to "ungoof". bob Bob, the Falcon Spitfire XVIII is indeed a very nice kit, I've made one and it's probaly one of the most accurate Spitfires availible in outline, much ,much nicer than the Academy Mk XIV , I've got another in the stash. Your right about the gear area, but I'm not quite sure yet how to cure it, will need some major surgery to the wheel bays for starters, will leave this for the next build perhaps. Anyway, the model is now coming along nicely , gloss coat on ,courtesy of Klear, and starting to apply the decals. You can bin the Trumpeter decals, the're wrong in colour and size, I'm using Eagle Strike roundels for this Spiteful, I don't tend to use setting solutions very often ,just bed the decals down on a brushful of wet Klear, seems to work for me. Edited May 6, 2012 by Andrew Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I think I'll have to call this one finished now, satin coat on care of Games Workshop "purity seal". As a first production example ,fresh off the line, I've picked RB515 with little or no weathering. I'm quite happy with this model, can see several things that need improving with this kit, but maybe next time. It certainly looks like a Spiteful and is easier to finish than the Silver Cloud kit. Maybe this one next time , RB518 ,with an interesting cut-back Seafire 47 type air intake, found this pic on the internet, never seen this style intake before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TU-DOGGS Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hi Andrew... ...been researching this beastie myself. I think Trumpy had the front of the wing fairly correct ( about level with second last exhaust port outlet) , but did not extend the chord back enough to the middle of the cockpit door. Just my observation off period photos... tx Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffter Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just discovered this topic. Annoying, I was about to bin my kit of this, but this inspires reaching for the saw.....great build, very nice. I must dig out my Silver Cloud effort from a few years back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkmouth Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow! I wish I saw this before deciding to build it for my son as a what if racer. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOAN Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Great build with lot of informations. Very nice work. olivier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 As the person who painted this kit's box art i also congratulate you for the very well effort and search for best accuracy!! All the best for future projects!!! Ecxellent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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