Crossy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I did start the cockpit 4 years ago(this is my second model returning to the hobby). I've made a few parts for the cockpit my first real attempt. Goodies I'm using is Eduard flap, cockpit and general detail sets, Ultra cast control surfaces, 5 spoke wheels and seat. Any C&C during my build are welcome, anything I can do better please tell me, as it's the only way to get better. Regards Crossy Kit & goodies Did some last night and this morning Edited January 2, 2014 by Crossy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 This is a great kit as usual from Tamiya, built one a couple of years ago and have another in the stash, "just in case"! Thats a particularly impressive load of resin and PE to go in it! I look forward to the progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks mate. A bit worried about fitting the Eduard Flaps, has anyone used the Eduard flaps for the Tamyia kits? Also whats a good colour match for the seat. Regards Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Well for a start are you having the Spitfire sitting on the ground or flying or coming into land? I ask this because you only need the flaps open if it is coming into land. Spitfires sitting on the ground (with the exception of museum Spits) will have the flaps closed. The flaps were only ever opened for landing or maintenance... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) If you are going to use all that PE and resin you might want to change the cockpit door as these Spitfires didn't have a crowbar fitted. I used one on mine and they look really good. http://www.ultracast.ca/products/48/215/default.htm Edited January 2, 2014 by dadgaddad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kiker Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi Crossy, Nice work you are doing on the cockpit. Since you are doing some extra work there, you may interested in doing some additional work to the airframe at well. The Tamiya wings are overly curved at the trailing edges, and a bit overly curved along the outer leading edges as well. In addition, the fuselage is a bit short aft of the cockpit, which can be fixed although it takes a fair bit of work. I would also suggest doing some extra work to drop the elevators; unless a flight control lock is used, the elevators will fall to the full down position when the airplane is sitting on the ground. If you are interested in any of these updates, send me a PM; I have done them on a couple of these kits and have some in-progress pictures of the work. I am looking forward to seeing more! Cheers, Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 That extra cockpit work will look good under paint Crossy, good job. I think you've made a great decision to avoid the kit decals too. I'm looking forward to more, cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I hate to be the voice of cold water, but Spitfire flaps were never left down on the ground. They're spring-loaded and held down by compressed air; the minute the air ran out they snapped up. That is if the Station Engineering Officer didn't see them first and fine the pilot for blocking the airflow through the radiator. The only time you'd see flaps down is if the Erks are in there doing some work. Your work in the cockpit is looking excellent If it's not too late, here's a terriffic page of pictures of a Mk.V restoration on the Spitfire Site which will probably provide some inspiration for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 EXQUISITE work on the cockpit et al... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cheers thanks guys much appreciated for all the comments and advice. Just did the primer before I read all this. I'll have a look at the suggestions. Now the flaps might have to not do em. I got a couple more tamyia spits all Mk V's so will, try and go to town a bit more on em. Regard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It's your model, if you want to build it with the flaps down go right ahead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Flaps down would be good with some ground crew checking them over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gibson Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I hate to be a harbinger of ill news, but your interior paint looks too dark and too grey. Of course, it may just be the lighting, but what shades did you use? The blend given by Tamiya works OK as does Humbrol 78. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Dave she's not painted yet mate or are you talking about Dadgaddad? I thinking now that I could use the Flaps on one of my MK V's, particularly the model with the dog. Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gibson Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Dave she's not painted yet mate or are you talking about Dadgaddad? I thinking now that I could use the Flaps on one of my MK V's, particularly the model with the dog. Crossy No, I meant yours mate. Obviously I need to get my eyes tested, and I am relieved! What threw me was the painted map case in the last image.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 No, I meant yours mate. Obviously I need to get my eyes tested, and I am relieved! What threw me was the painted map case in the last image. Dave LOL, the map case isn't painted either, we have those days. I just had one ordering subway Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) FWIW I used Humbrol 78 on that Spitfire. Since then I've been using GW Straken Green. For the seat I used Revell 37 Matt Reddish Brown, I think it's called. Here are these colours on a Seafire XVII I'm currently working on. Edited January 3, 2014 by dadgaddad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi dadgadad - AFAIK only very early Spits had metal seats before these where changed to Bacelite. The Bacelite seats were left unpainted. Well I have to add that I too thought that no Spit could be seen with flaps down in parking position. So better check your own references... ;-) Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 That's a lot of goodies you've got there lad!!! The added detail on the cockpit looks fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Rene, you are correct about the seats, although they weren't made of Bakelite, it was a different type of plastic. My point about the flaps is simply that if someone wants to build a Spitfire with the flaps down then he should go ahead. The picture proves that on one occasion at least, flaps were left down while the aircraft was parked. Edited January 3, 2014 by dadgaddad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaspitcrazy! Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Don't let the rivet counters get you down Crossy! you're doing an awesome Job. Who cares about the flaps etc so long as it builds into something you're happy with and i reckon it's going to be a loveley model Here's mine. Same Kit, less aftermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Cheers mate, Great looking Spit. I've just been busy with other things at moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Liking your work so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 will look forward to seeing more...i.agree ive nevee been one for ph it was never done or used like that if it can be showed off or enhanced then why not:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 btw apolgies for odd words and spelling mistakes me and modern technology dont mix!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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