chuckb1 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Desert war Duke, is looking good. On my way home now, laborious meeting with local council and educational provision for their 14-16 Alternative Provison with us. (Dull and boring) now complete. Yes Heads of School do work during the holidays its not all feet up and deck chairs Im thinking a visit to Hannants on the way (tube detour time) see if they have it in stock could ring them but that would take the fun out of it. Retail therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sad man moment its In stock and on my way to Hannants now I cracked and rang them! Theres keen for you B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Make sure it's got the clear transparencies.. mine didn't !! Still no word from Airfix about a replacement, however they did acknowledge my Typhoon canopy problem within hours of it being sent. Cheers.. Dave. Edited August 5, 2014 by Rabbit Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Went to Hannants, mine was on the back shelf. Fat chewed with chap who served me on what Airfix may release next year (Vicious Buzz) hot from the gossip monger's . If its true then I will be a chimpanzees cousin. So purchased the Vb and a tin of Humbrol M90 for a very large and windy project that the wife has bought for me. Transparencies in box are intact and ok, just going up in the loft to dig out my old tool Vb kit for the decals. (You had to love Modelzone and their demise) £9.99 for the Dog Fight Double. Tonight after a sumtuous scran of sausage and mash with onion gravy im startin painting and a sticking! Just got to find some seat belts in the etch drawer. Dave hope the Phoon cockpits transparencies are ok now. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Do you get the Aboukir filter and deeper oil tank cover, don't think I can make them out on the sprue shots.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Just got my hands on one down under, courtesy of Hannants, and have another two on order with the LHS. OMG, as seems to be the vernacular today. If Airfix keep doing thIs sort of stuff, they'll send me broke, first with the kits, then the alimony. It's gorgeous! I dips me lid. Now, if only they could scale it up to 1/32..... PR Edited August 6, 2014 by Peter Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Now, if only they could scale it up to 1/32..... I think there's more of chance for a 1/24th kit rather than 32nd... it seems that whatever Airfix do, either way it will sell. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A couple of weeks and out of frustration of not having it, I wrote a mail about what Airfix is up to. The two boxes which I ordered from Hannants arrived this morning, with clear parts!. Now I know what Airfix is up to. They simply want to be no one in this business, and they are there simply by matching quality to price. Some of the specialist companies like Zukai Mura may make even more exquisite models, but they are out of reach for most people. Moreover, Airfix produces a selection of new kits that is much more varied than what we see from elsewhere. So I lie before your feet, Airfix, humbly, and beg for more and more of this quality. A Mk.I-II is definitely going to follow, but what about the Mk.XIV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 They simply want to be no one in this business Eh, you mean number one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think there's more of chance for a 1/24th kit rather than 32nd... it seems that whatever Airfix do, either way it will sell. Cheers.. Dave I believe that it has been stated here and elsewhere several times that Airfix is not going to involve themselves in 1/32. Eh, you mean number one? intended to write no. one, but of course, you are right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Do you get the Aboukir filter and deeper oil tank cover, don't think I can make them out on the sprue shots.? Not in this boxing, although wouldn't be surprised to see it in the future. This one just has the early, deep tropical filter. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Do you get the Aboukir filter and deeper oil tank cover, don't think I can make them out on the sprue shots.? No, nor the deeper "desert" radiator housing, but, since the difference, in 1/48, would be .6mm or 1/48", and there was no room left on the sprues (could also be a clue to the lack of the Aboukir item,) Hornby had to go with what they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Ok, thanks chaps. Got several in the old MkVc/Seafire boxing which should pass muster with a little fettling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 it seems that whatever Airfix do, either way it will sell. Beaufighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just got my new Spitfire in the post and have to say it looks fantastic. A lot of thought gone into the construction, propellor assembly can be made up separately and added later, wheels can be properly up or down. Detail is right up there with the best. Sorry a bit rushed at the moment as we're just going out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just got my new Spitfire in the post and have to say it looks fantastic. A lot of thought gone into the construction, propellor assembly can be made up separately and added later, wheels can be property up or down. Detail is right up there with the best. Sorry a bit rushed at the moment as we're just going out... Doug ... would like to know your views on the undercart construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 If I was building another, which I will be, I think I would make sure the legs are firmly glued to the retraction pitots before the pivots are glued into the wing. I appreciate that this could lead to knocking the legs but I think it will be an easier prospect that attaching the legs securely to the pivots at a later stage in construction. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I don't have the kit yet, but I admit to having doubts about the legs. I do like the fact that they capture prototypical mounting appearance (that sounded wordier than necessary). Is the joint easily seen? I don't see how you'd easily work with the seam in place, by the time you've stuck the legs on. Is it a firm "only one way to stick 'em together" fit? Otherwise it might further complicate the above, and play havoc with alignment. An interesting approach, certainly, and I look forward to getting my hands on this kit! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I don't tink the joint is particularly apparent, just potentially not too easy to align if you put the retraction trunnions in place first then attach the legs later. You can imagine how slim a 1/48th scale Spitfire leg is, and there's not a lot of contact area. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just back from the Pub, so bear with me... The idea of attaching the oleo leg to the pivot knuckle thing first sounds good in theory, but not sure you'd be able to wriggle it into position inside the wing once the wing is together, so wouldn't recommend it. If you've glued everything together before you've even closed the wings let alone attached the wings to the fuselage, you'll be asking for problems with the stance of the finished kit. The pivot knuckles in question C30 and C31, do have three locating points to make sure they are properly located, so as long as you've left the glue to harden for long enough, there shouldn't be an issue. Basically instead of a locating hole sitting there staring at you in the upper wing, you are gluing the locating hole in position yourself, albeit it's not a hole as such but a flat faced joint ( half lap joint). So more fiddly than we're used to, but it does accurately represent what the real mechanism looks like. I'm not aware that anyone that has made the kit has said it's a real issue, just different from what we're used to. Probably doing mine in flight anyway. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I would install the legs and pivot trunnions before gluing the wing halves together... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I don't have the kit yet, but I admit to having doubts about the legs. I do like the fact that they capture prototypical mounting appearance (that sounded wordier than necessary). Is the joint easily seen? I don't see how you'd easily work with the seam in place, by the time you've stuck the legs on. Is it a firm "only one way to stick 'em together" fit? Otherwise it might further complicate the above, and play havoc with alignment. An interesting approach, certainly, and I look forward to getting my hands on this kit! bob I don't tink the joint is particularly apparent, just potentially not too easy to align if you put the retraction trunnions in place first then attach the legs later. You can imagine how slim a 1/48th scale Spitfire leg is, and there's not a lot of contact area. John Just back from the Pub, so bear with me... The idea of attaching the oleo leg to the pivot knuckle thing first sounds good in theory, but not sure you'd be able to wriggle it into position inside the wing once the wing is together, so wouldn't recommend it. If you've glued everything together before you've even closed the wings let alone attached the wings to the fuselage, you'll be asking for problems with the stance of the finished kit. The pivot knuckles in question C30 and C31, do have three locating points to make sure they are properly located, so as long as you've left the glue to harden for long enough, there shouldn't be an issue. Basically instead of a locating hole sitting there staring at you in the upper wing, you are gluing the locating hole in position yourself, albeit it's not a hole as such but a flat faced joint ( half lap joint). So more fiddly than we're used to, but it does accurately represent what the real mechanism looks like. I'm not aware that anyone that has made the kit has said it's a real issue, just different from what we're used to. Probably doing mine in flight anyway. HTH Hi folks: The representation of the under cart is a migration of the method used in the 1/24 Typhoon. I agree about the initial misgivings about alignment and strength - I had them when I received the test shot for AMW. However, in practice, it was quite simple. I used a tiny dab of Micro Weld (a gentle liquid adhesive) on the mating surfaces of the stubs in the wings (one at a time), then held the leg in situ for a few seconds. This was enough to 'grab' in place. I followed up with a very small amount of Gunze liquid poly (more aggressive) and minor adjusted rake and squaring of the wheel axle. This became my comparator for the second leg. Same fitment method, adjusted to match the first. It was simple and secure, not at all as I had theorised and is a realistic representation of the real thing. Best regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfreak Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Gosh who printed those decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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