The wooksta V2.0 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Funny you should ask that: http://uamf.org.uk/v...hp?f=189&t=2334 I like it! Looking forward to seeing it finished. How mucky will it be? regards, Martin Ooh, that's nioe! I've a Tempest in a similar scheme awaiting markings so I may just have to do something similar. I have a Spitfire PRXIX in BPF markings, so a fighter or two to go with it may not be such a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wheels on, prop on, door on, exhaust on, bit of weathering done; This was done over a week ago and haven't had a moment to get back to the bench since. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMChladek Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Very nicely done. I've always been curious to see what a Spit IX based Seafire might look like and it is pleasing to the eye. Plus, a more modest kitbash of IX and I/II bits might make a simple hook up Seafire I/II/III easily doable as well (although a Spit V oil cooler might need to be scrounged from somewhere else). That resin cockpit also improved the stock interior quite nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 ... whereas I think Seafires used a size between the two - 45" perhaps? Don't ask where I read that as it could be a figment of my imagination - although I'm now wishing I'd gone with the larger size for extra impact. No false memory: they are mentioned and provided in the absolutely whizzo sets of BPF transfer sheets released by SAM Publications while Neil Robinson was editor of Model Aircraft Monthly. I expect they are also mentioned in the 2 excellent articles MAM ran on the BPF around the 60th anniversary of VJ-Day. The transfer sheet instructions confirm 40" (45" including outline) on Seafire wings and fuselages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Col, Really nice result! regards, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Looking good! I always liked this scheme. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Great looking plane, nice scheme Cheers, Ragnar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks for all the comments and interest. Alas I've not any progress to report lately but not a lot remains to do and another current project has just finished so will get my full attention back to this one. Nice of you confirm my vague memories and provide those references Seahawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Let's call her done; 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Looking Great!!!!! Are you sure it's a what if?!?! Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropical thistle Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Are you sure it's a what if?!?! You got me there Col. This one looks mighty convincing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 it's very nice.....do like the colour scheme as well. Not being to up on the Spitfire/Seafires at all, it looks completely authentic to me. great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks chaps. Guess I had an easy ride due to her looking so similar to the earlier Seafire I/II/III series and a readily recognisable colour and marking scheme to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Great finish, Col, I'd be very proud to have that in the cabinet! regards, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thank you Martin, very kind of you to say so, have to say your encouraging comments helped retain a good pace of progress. Now I can concentrate on the Seafire III with this one finished. Was hoping to take some better photos for the gallery but if I wait for decent daylight round here it'll be April before that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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