JWM Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Excellent build! However - at the first look the difference is in angle of wheels to landing gear and to ground. The Tamiya Spit has it as rather in a Me109 style than the Spit one....May I ask - what happend? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Edited June 10, 2015 by JWM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Beautifully done, really nice Spitfires thereThank you Russ. Excellent build! However - at the first look the difference is in angle of wheels to landing gear and to ground. The Tamiya Spit has it as rather in a Me109 style than the Spit one....May I ask - what happend? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Thank you Jerzy - and you are quite correct! I hadn't noticed how off-shape they are! I've just checked back through the photos after I had first attached them and, I'm pretty sure, they didn't look like they do in these photos. I'm not at home at the moment to check them but I'm guessing the glue has softened or something and my constant moving them for the photos caused them to spread! They won't remain like this! Thank you for pointing out the problem.Kind regards, Stix Edited June 10, 2015 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Great works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi Marek. Hope you are well. Thank you. Not seen anything from you since your rather lovely Mustang. Will you be taking part in the Battle of Britain Group Build? Hope so. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Excellent build! However - at the first look the difference is in angle of wheels to landing gear and to ground. The Tamiya Spit has it as rather in a Me109 style than the Spit one....May I ask - what happend? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Yesterday evening I did some investigating around the wheels on the Tamiya Spitfire and discovered the joints where the legs join the inside of the wing and where the wheels join onto the legs are both a little spongy. I have no idea why. Last night I got them back into the correct position but I think I may remove them at the weekend and re-glue them. I will post some update photos when I've done them. On the plus side the joints on the Airfix version, where I've strengthened the dodgy joints (provided by Airfix) with wire, are really sturdy and going no-where! Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yesterday evening I did some investigating around the wheels on the Tamiya Spitfire and discovered the joints where the legs join the inside of the wing and where the wheels join onto the legs are both a little spongy. I have no idea why. Interesting, I'll have to keep an eye on that when I come to that point. I had to rework a bit the plugging holes for the wheel struts, because they didn't fit properly, but haven't tested the wheels fit as of yet. Thanks for the heads up, Stix! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Top work, they look fantastic mate!😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Top work, they look fantastic mate! Thank you crustydude. Hope you are keeping well. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Interesting, I'll have to keep an eye on that when I come to that point. I had to rework a bit the plugging holes for the wheel struts, because they didn't fit properly, but haven't tested the wheels fit as of yet. Thanks for the heads up, Stix! Ciao Hi giemme. Now that you mention you had to rework the area I remember I had to do some work on mine as well. I think I thought I'd possibly got some paint into the hole that the leg fits into. Maybe it was really just a very tight (or too tight) fit. Anyway, I remember I thought I'd taken a bit too much off and it seemed a bit wobbly. I wasn't overly worried because I could sort it when I glued it together........but obviously not! At least you are now aware to take extra time over the undercarriage in general. Hope it goes well when you get there. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Outstanding work as usual Stix,great WIP which will only add to the wealth of reference material the rest of us can tap into for our own builds in whatever scale we work in. Edited June 12, 2015 by stevej60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Excellent looking Spit's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have been away for a while but what i saw after get back here make me happy. You did superb job with those two kits.The amount of weatherig is just right and your painting skills are even better. Well done! I hope that you will be continue to expand your spitfire project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotics Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 pleasseeee, no more spitfires!!!!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Outstanding work as usual Stix,great WIP which will only add to the wealth of reference material the rest of us can tap into for our own builds in whatever scale we work in. Hi Steve. Thank you for your very kind comments - I think I was lucky that some of the real Spitfire experts contributed to my thread.Excellent looking Spit'sThank You for your kind comment Janremco. I have been away for a while but what i saw after get back here make me happy. You did superb job with those two kits.The amount of weatherig is just right and your painting skills are even better. Well done! I hope that you will be continue to expand your spitfire project. Hi Pawel. Thank you for your kind comments - I will definitely be expanding my Spitfire collection very soon! What's next for you? pleasseeee, no more spitfires!!!!! Thank you! Sorry Jeroen. Never going to happen! I love them and I'm personally starting two soon and there'll be a fair few more in the Battle of Britain Group Build. You don't like 'em - don't bother looking!Kind regards, Stix Edited June 13, 2015 by PlaStix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Earlier in the week Jerzy (JWM) noticed that the legs on the Tamiya version were at the wrong angle. When I investigated I discovered that the joints were quite 'spongy'. This morning I sorted out the problem by removing the undercarriage, drilling out the joints and inserting some styrene rod before re-gluing them both. The result is much better joints: So thank you to Jerzy for pointing out the problem. ...........and, if anyone is wondering, the two boxes behind are my kits for the Battle of Britain GB. Something just made me want to get them out and I have washed them in soapy water in preparation for the off in few weeks time! Can't wait! Kind regards, Stix 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hi Stix now I'm doing Hurricane from 303 and next I don't know. I have japanese destroyer to do or tiger 1 and BoB gb is behind the corner so maby something german this time....Me 109 or Bf 110???? We shall see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 They look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 What a post.. both superbly executed models Stix.. I think I prefer the Airfix Vb for some reason (perhaps the u/c issue with the Tamiya having an effect? -idk). I really like your backdrop too, very effective.(may I ask which variety of grass you use?) I have the Airfix Vb to build next, yours is a great reference point- any issues to look out for? regards, Dave Ha ha.... Sorry Jeroen. Never going to happen!Kind regards,Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hi Stix now I'm doing Hurricane from 303 and next I don't know. I have japanese destroyer to do or tiger 1 and BoB gb is behind the corner so maby something german this time....Me 109 or Bf 110???? We shall see Hi Pawel. Sounds like you've got quite a few builds planned. Excellent! Which Tiger 1 kit have you got?They look great Thank you Ratch for your kind comment. What a post.. both superbly executed models Stix.. I think I prefer the Airfix Vb for some reason (perhaps the u/c issue with the Tamiya having an effect? -idk). I really like your backdrop too, very effective.(may I ask which variety of grass you use?) I have the Airfix Vb to build next, yours is a great reference point- any issues to look out for? regards, Dave Hi Dave. Thank you and I know what you mean about the Airfix one and good luck with yours. I look forward to seeing it. With regards issues; there are a few - the front cockpit cover is a bit of a tight fit and has caused some people problems - it fitted perfectly on mine however. In fact a few of the joins between some parts are very tight so it's best not to get any paint on them. The joint for the undercarriage legs - in the wheel well area is terrible - I re-did mine using wire. There are a few fasteners missing from parts of the cowlings too. If you check through my thread as you're building yours these issues are covered by me and some of the real Spitfire experts on BM.The grass on the baseboard is a mix of Woodlands Scenics and Gaugemaster with tufts from Continental Model Railway Scenics. Hope this is of some help. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Excellent work Stix. There's only one thing better than a Spitfire, and that's two Spitfires. Really great builds. I like the base, looks really good. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Excellent work Stix. There's only one thing better than a Spitfire, and that's two Spitfires. Really great builds. I like the base, looks really good. Joe Hi Joe. Thank you for your very kind comments. Got to agree with you about Spitfires and I've got another two to build for the Battle of Britain Group Build in a few of weeks time. This time it will be the Airfix (new tool) and Tamiya Mk.I versions. Can't wait! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Flawless and perfect results of this amazing double build ! Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Lovely builds, nice base & pics too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Now is better then excellent Jerzy-Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Ever thought of going up a scale and trying either one of the Tamiya 1/32 Spitfires or the Revell Mark II Stix? I'd be fascinated to see what you could do with a bigger canvas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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