Griffter Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Any news on this one Eric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Surprisingly, yes! After some deliberation rather than try and save the damaged markings, I decided to strip any remaining decals. A bit of Solvaset and a brush removed the lettering with little, if any damage to the underlying paint. The white accent stripe on the bottom of the dark blue stripe proved tenacious enough that I will patch the small sections that did come loose. Damaged areas of both white and turquoise paint were masked along panel lines and resprayed. After allowing the paint to dry for a couple weeks, A gentle rubbing blended the new sections in quite satisfactorily. I've already taken inventory of decals in the stash and sufficient amounts are in stock to recreate the lettering. I'd like to get a bit of progress on the epic Intruder/Prowler/Growler project, then back to finish GT. Thanks all for the interest and support!, Eric aka The Yankymodeler About the only marking to survive is the large registration on the bottom of the left wing. Very thankful for that as I no longer have the stencil I made! A bit of touch up and I think it should be fine. Edited February 11, 2014 by Yankymodeler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks for persevering on this one, Eric! I'm been silently watching the builds, and the last couple of pages have made me cringe every now and then. You've done such beautiful work, it has to be finished! Good thinking to return to the other projects and let this one rest for a while. During that time the demons will surely leave the model (probably to find their way over to my PB4Y-1 build!). My wife has created a great scheme to know when to take a model away from me. It apparently is an algorithm that counts the number of f-bombs per minute, the decibel rating for objects thrown or kicked, plus the number of empty Old Peculiar cans laying outside the door to my studio. It's a remarkably accurate algorithm, too. I think she should sell it to other modelling spouses. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks Bill, I was just looking at your PB4Y, great job! I've learned (admittedly from my lovely long suffering spouse) that often a good solution to a problem model is to set it out of sight for a while, it does seem to work. I did go ahead and finish GT's stablemate, there are a few pics of KP posted here. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234954503-spitfire-mk-xiv-academy-148/ A glass of port also seems to take a bit of the edge off too! Edited January 31, 2014 by Yankymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Those are beautiful models, Eric! I don't know how I missed this thread, as I'm an admitted Spitfireholic (I have a small squadron in 1/72nd scale I'm working on right now). Regarding putting the model aside, it's worked for me. I'm not convinced that the models don't have some self-healing ability as I've gone back and looked at models I thought were total losses only to come to the conclusion "Hmmm, that's not so bad. Not as bad as I remember". Must be the model elves partially repairing them. Bless 'em! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I really admire your persistence - were it mine I think it would be consigned forever to the shelf of doom for finishing ''one day''.... Which would be a real shame if you were to do the same as it's such a lovely model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great to see your back on this Eric and to see that your managing to save it, it really is a gorgeous model and waiting in anticipation to see her finished, Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Another great save yet again!! This is looking truely fantastic and will end up a show stopper Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 What a beauty, but a fighter all the way. I admire your patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C460 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 This is a very beautiful subject, the Spitfire is so nice in those civilian markings! You had a lot of bad luck on this one, I hope that you will finish it without further problems. Adrien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Returning from the shelf of doom continued progress, hopefully the last push to completion! Needing a break from the epic Intruder/Prowler/Growler build, an evenings work reproduced the markings that were lost. The landing gear required extensive refinishing, judicious masking, delicate work with the airbrush, and a bit of careful brush work bringing things up to an acceptable state. There are a few touch ups left and hopefully the next posting will be in RFI 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks just great! Good you pulled it out the shelf of doom again. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Excellent news Eric! Was just thinking about this beauty the other day & wondering how she was - good to see her so near completion & looking lovely!! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Huzzah! I hope, once you get to the RFI, you lock this one up in a sturdy display cabinet, lest something else happen! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm very pleased to see this finished and looking so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Great save mate - looking forwards to the RFI post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Great save again - this is a fantastic looking Spitfire in an unusual scheme Looking forward to seeing it in RFI Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 EXQUISITE..... You did an AWESOME job...nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 She's looking superb Eric,really well done with her. From what I hear,Rolls's have done a lot of work toward restoring her wreck after that horrible crash at Woodford,but presently work on her has stopped and she's back in her storage container for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks guys, I appreciate the support! She's looking superb Eric,really well done with her. From what I hear,Rolls's have done a lot of work toward restoring her wreck after that horrible crash at Woodford,but presently work on her has stopped and she's back in her storage container for the time being. I've seen a few older articles on the restoration, but nothing recently. I suppose it's all a matter of money and resources. Since RR has a flyable Spitfire I'm sure it's difficult to justify the expense of getting another airworthy. It would be wonderful to see GT back in her civilian dress, though I'm sure a military sceme would be worth more on the market. Eric aka The Yankymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Glad to see it back on the bench, one of my favourite Spit builds, just love the scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffter Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Excellent, this has been one of my favourite builds to follow, so pleased to see it has come back to life in such style... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Thanks Giffter, there is a posting in 'Ready for Inspection' now http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234960314-spitfire-mk-xiv-148-rhapsody-in-blue-rolls-royces-g-algt/ Edited May 10, 2014 by Yankymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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