johnd Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Greetings BMers, I've started a mini project to tart up an old build of a 1/72 Revell Spitfire Vb. I'm aware of most of the problems with this kit (prop/spinner, lack of 'gull' wing, fuselage behind the cockpit) but hadn't really noticed the fact that the nose looks a little fat. I'm basing this on a comparison with the Airfix and Hobby Boss Mk Vs. I'm feeling a bit thick for not noticing before but what do others do to correct it? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Add a Vokes filter! All Spitfire V:s should be built with Vokes filters! I´ll get me coat... V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Not sure a Vokes would make it look thinner... In any case, it's going to be a Mk.Ib so no tropical stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Yep, I realized the second after clicking "post" that maybe I understood the fatness incorrectly, sorry. The Revell Vb is one of my started but stalled kits, in my opinion a disappointing and yet another lost opportunity kit. V-P Edited October 10, 2013 by vppelt68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 No problem. I agree it is a disappointment. I'll try sanding half a millimetre off each side of the cowl and see if that looks any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I figured he meant that with the Vokes you'd expect it to look fat, so a form of camouflage! bob p.s. I don't know the kit (I'm a 48th scale man, which I guess makes me an inch and a half tall) but might you be able to shave a bit from the center, rather than sand the outside? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I would normally take it off the centre but it's a built kit I'm "renovating" so it's easier to do the outside. I suppose splitting it would be an option though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well I did split it and started merrily filing away until the file made contact with the instrument panel, which promptly fell off. So now I have the opportunity to "renovate" the cockpit assembly too. So much for a quick mini-project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Ah good, we've got you moving in the "right" direction! bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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