triumphfan Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I purchased the Freightdog conversion set for the Revell 1/32 Spitfire when it was first released but took some time to pluck up the courage to start it. The Revell base kit can be a bit challenging anyway as the parts breakdown for the wings is quite a strange design. Coupled with the 1970's moulding technology (this was originally produced by Matchbox) there is, shall we say, "room for improvement". Mods include, Freightdog resin conversion, Greymatters belly tank, Quickboost seat and Barracuda canopy handle from a set I bought for the Tamiya Spitfire XVI. Added detail to the wheel wells, replaced gear legs with brass tube, scratchbuilt details in the cockpit and built plasticard 'cameras' to prevent see through look in through the camera ports. WIP thread is here - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234931641&hl= I really think the Matchbox Spitfire makes a lovely looking model but I love the 'ultimate' Seafire and am very pleased to have one in 32nd scale. Overall a very enjoyable build and I'm very pleased with the result. There were a couple of errors on this build. I forgot to re-scribe the larger flap fitted to the Seafire and the spinner should have been EDSG on this aircraft, things I have to live with now. Need to check refs and instructions more carefully in the future, but I have learned from this. Regards, Steve. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 very very nice Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Mate, that's ace! Well done with converting it. I'd never have guessed it was a Revell/Matchbox jobbie- looks like a modern kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobydog Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 A thing of beauty. Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Now that's very nice - good work there sir! I echo bunnylurve's comment about the apparent age of the kit. cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What a beautiful job! I keep umming and ahhing about getting the Revell/Matchbox 1/32 Spitfire. I normally build straight from the box and I don't think I have the requisite skills (or patience) to bring it up to scratch considering some of the issues I gather the kits has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Brilliant job on one of my favourite Spitfire/Seafire marks, Steve! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Absolutely smashing Steve! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Splendid build! Really clean build, and it looks lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Stunning just stunning, it's nice to see something of beauty from the old kit. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That's really something. It just goes to show how far an old kit can be taken with some modern upgrades and good old-fashioned skill! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That looks superb. As Spence says, some good old fashioned skill there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That looks just the job, I've got a couple of those kits lurking in the loft with the same conversion, must get around to building one at some time. Nice work Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Oh wow...how neat is this build...stunning sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thank you all for the encouraging and positive response, it is much appreciated. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 i think i like seafire better than spits, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 What a beautiful model you got there! Great work! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Blimey Steve , Thats a cracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Love the Seafires and this is a great peice of work. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 That's an excellent finished job Steve. Glad the white under the roundels appears to have done the job nicely. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 That is fantastic, you have done some great work there, looks like an up to date kit feom a japanees maker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Wonderful work! Very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Beautiful piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Overall a very enjoyable build and I'm very pleased with the result. And so you should be Steve. That's brilliant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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