Seamus Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Evening all,With the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain next year, I've devised a cunning plan to build as many RAF and Luftwaffe types from the conflict as I can. A couple of decals sheets arrived today, and I've already made a decent start on the first kit, Airfix's lovely little Spitfire I. The interior is pretty much there now, nothing too special going on, just the addition of some Eduard seat belts to tart it up a little.There's a variety of Spitfire to choose from, though I'm a bit of a sucker for black and white undersides, so may well go for that option. Decision time is still a little way off, though she should come together pretty quickly.More soon, thanks for looking,Shaun 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I've built two of that kit (one as a pre-war Mk.I and one as a Mk.II). It's a lovely little kit. I look forward to your build. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) This should be an interesting build! Do you know how many possible planes types there could be? Nice start to this spit by the way. Edited December 18, 2014 by jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Shaun,, lovely start to you Spitfire. Nice going.. the seat and seat belts look VERY IMPRESSIVE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 This looks an interesting project! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Lovely start to what should be a very interesting project. I shall follow with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Solid start so far Seamus. I built one this year and loved it's simplicity, yet the detail is excellent. Planning to do a double build to finish/start 2014/2015 due to it's simplicity and low parts count. I imagine you could build a great collection of BoB types from new mold Aifix alone. Spitfire I & II, Hurricane I, Blenhiemi, Blenheim IV, Tiger Moth (if you wish), Bf 109E-3/4, Bf 110C, Dornier Do 17Z (gimme, gimme, gimme). I'm hanging out for the Dornier & Blenheim IV personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Solid start so far Seamus. I built one this year and loved it's simplicity, yet the detail is excellent. Planning to do a double build to finish/start 2014/2015 due to it's simplicity and low parts count. I imagine you could build a great collection of BoB types from new mold Aifix alone. Spitfire I & II, Hurricane I, Blenhiemi, Blenheim IV, Tiger Moth (if you wish), Bf 109E-3/4, Bf 110C, Dornier Do 17Z (gimme, gimme, gimme). I'm hanging out for the Dornier & Blenheim IV personally. Also, the Airfix Gladiator and soon to be released Defiant. The Airfix Spitfire is my favourite kit, I've done 10 of them with another 2 nearly finished, one can't really go wrong and you look like you've made a good start. Edited December 19, 2014 by Beard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Also, the Airfix Gladiator and soon to be released Defiant. The Airfix Spitfire is my favourite kit, I've done 10 of them with another 2 nearly finished, one can't really go wrong and you look like you've made a good start. A new Airfix Defiant? I'll buy at least two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks guys, glad this has generated some early interested. This will be the second airfix Spit I've built after an early Mk I, really is an excellent little kit. As for the rest of the project, the Xtradecal sheets have markings for the following types: Hurricane Mk I- Waiting for Airfix to update their ragwing Hurri to a metal winged version. Defiant- Airfix new tool when it's released. Blenheim IF- Have the bomber version in the stash but could do with sourcing the gun pack for the fighter version Gladiator- Airfix is the obvious option, but I don't really build biplanes, so will see about that one BF109E-3/4- Tamiya is my preferred choice, might build a couple as there's loads of options BF-110C- Will source an Eduard Profipack for this Do-17Z- My Airfix kit is on its way He-111P- Will hold out for the new Airfix kit next year Ju-88A-1- At the moment, converting a Zvezda A-5 seems the best option, but will hold out for a new kit for the time being Ju-87B- Not sure about the best kit available for this? There are obviously other types available, Beaufighter I for example, but I'll stick to the sheets and see how I get on. I'm sure I'll want to deviatwe from the project at times too, so might not get them all built. Time will tell. Cheers, Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 For the Ju-87B, what about the Fujimi kit? Not sure if it's easily available anymore, but it is an easy build, and it looks accurate to these old eyes. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 INTERESTING LIST Shaun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 A new Airfix Defiant? I'll buy at least two Announced at Telford and due in the first quarter of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 This will be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks all, seems the Stuka will also be a new Airfix kit after today's announcement Just a shame a metal winged Hurricane wasn't announced too, but we can't have it all.... Work has continued apace with the Spit, with the bulk of construction complete. Despite my best efforts to avoid it, the IP pushed the fuselage halves apart a little, causing a small gap running from the engine cowl to the canopy. Nothing a CA+pigment filler mix didn't sort, but it also meant the wing roots were a little wide. A few swipes of the inner edge of the upper wing halves were required to gain a pretty tight fit at the root, though I might have the dihedral of the wings too shallow as a result, not that it's immediately obvious, so I'm more than happy to let it go. A few touches of filler elsewhere and she's just about ready for the last few parts to be added and a quick prime to check the seams for any gaps I've missed. More soon, thanks for looking Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 One quick fix for the fuselage - drill out the female ports and it should clip together, then the wing will just snap into place. I usually sand the sides of the instrument panel too. Cracking little kit. Looking forward to seeing the final result. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Wooksta's right on drilling the females... It's easier and saves cutting off the corresponding pegs instead and will help it fit easier. With the kit together you'll be zipping ahead with the camouflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I did both drill the female locaters and sand a little off the IP. Dryfitting showed it to be a decent fit, but I guess after painting, it put the IP out again. Something to think about for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 More progress to report. Yesterday was spent adding the final touches, priming and sorting a few things out before rubbing it down with some micromesh cloths. I expected that to be my lot until after Christmas, but with a little more time on my hands than I expected today, I've got the Sky underside sprayed up. I used Xtracolor as usual, which I find a little too green, but provides a good base for post-shading with a lightened mix. As usual, the photo doesn't do the shading justice, but I'm pleased with the result.That will have a good few days to cure now before I'm back home after Christmas to crack on with the upper camouflage.Thanks for looking,Merry Christmas everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Plenty more progress has been made with the Spit. Once Christmas was done with, I sprayed the Dark Earth.This was duly masked off....In preparation for the Dark Green this morning.Rustins driers work a treat for speeding up the drying time for Xtracolor, allowing me to safely handle the model for unmasking. A couple of touch ups later, here's where she stands, with the prop dryfitted for showStill unsure on Xtracolor Dark Earth. Seems too dark under certain light, but looks fine under others, as the pictures suggest. I won't worry too much about it as the post shading alters the tone anyway.Will let that all cure over night before a sealing coat or two of Klear ahead of the decalsThanks for looking,Shaun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I like the way this is shaping up! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks Martin, so far so good Got the decals on and sealed ahead of weathering... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 This is fantastic! Perfect build Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Ju-87B- Not sure about the best kit available for this? How about Airfix's announced Ju 87B-1? Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yep, that's the kit I'll use. Just a shame it's due for release in December, unlikely I'll get it done this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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