Beard Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Looks good. Never rule out more Spitfires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Excellent result Stu, despite the challenges along the way. Looking forward to your next Spitfire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Cheers guys, won't be long I suspect, be a bloody miracle if I don't come back from RIAT without a spitfire kit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Official photos time or rather they will be here once I add them via my mobile and to highlight the difference in underside colour with plain Sky type S Edited June 30, 2016 by PhantomBigStu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 lack of spitfire kits in 1/72 at RIAT left me disappointed, had to go into town to deposit some excess cash not spent at RIAT, and popped into the LHS to find this, so he we go again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Got plans for this one Stu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nothing special, either the early mk1 from the mkII boxing, the 92sqn one from the starter set, or a dunkirk one using the xtradecals, will decide once I start it, atm got enough to move off the bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Not yet started the mk1 and also acquired a pr19, and now had this arrive today, which I'm going to start 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I've just picked up three Sword MkXIVs from the Post Office, and am looking forward to fondling the sprues when I get home. Because I have a few to finish before starting them, I'll be following with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 I would stick the metaphorical fingers in the ears beard, am a little disappointed with this, given the recent evolution of short run kits I expected better, having build 3 az spitfire ixs I'm not sure I rate this any better, I fact could have stuck an az badge on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I would stick the metaphorical fingers in the ears beard, am a little disappointed with this, given the recent evolution of short run kits I expected better, having build 3 az spitfire ixs I'm not sure I rate this any better, I fact could have stuck an az badge on it The only thing I'm disappointed with is the lack of rear armour on the bubble-top, every think else is exactly as I'd expect from a Sword Spitfire. Sword are still, as far as I am aware, using low-pressure resin mounds whereas AZ have been moving to metal mounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Well this is a mess, the cowling halves overhang as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I don't know what I can say that'll help here. Perhaps some liquid glue will separate the cowling bits from the rest of the fuselage, then you can fettle them until they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Ashamed to say my frustration got the better of me with this, will be getting on with another mk1 later as therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Here we go was thinking instead of doing it as a double build with the fabric hurricane, if I can get a decal donation for the hurri, don't want to do VY-G again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Glad to see you carrying on, Stu, and I hope the XIV hasn't gone for scrapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Unfortunate not, anyway the mk1s going well, footbal has delayed progress but might be able to prime it tonight if I get enough done while I'm drying off after showering 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Managed to prime it this morning so will be ready for painting later, was going to get myself the alleycat metal wing for the hurricane, but once the cost of the conversion, correct prop and the decals was added up, too pricy for me so looks like I will just buy the xtradecal fabric set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 The Airfix Spitfire is looking great Stu, and the Sword XIV just needs a little sanding and filling and then this side of the internet won't notice anything wrong with the cowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) The Airfix Spitfire is looking great Stu, and the Sword XIV just needs a little sanding and filling and then this side of the internet won't notice anything wrong with the cowl. sadly needs more than that, as per my earlier post I lost my temper with it anyway update on the mk1, it wasn't ready for painting yesterday as I made he mistake i seem to on every other one I do, taking the tail bits off without care which means there were holes to fill, melted Sprue does the job but takes its time to go solid for sanding. Meanwhile cracked on with a hurricane, and btw I have yet another mk1 on its way in the post Edited August 12, 2016 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 camos on, hope to mask off the B/W tommorow, was hard work doing the camo as both the ones I've chose are the mirror schemes to the kits paint guide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Black white applied, just touching demarcations up now, being patient with these, trying to make them last till the MTO GB starts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 They're looking good Stu, did you brush paint the white undersides? Very nice. What are you planning for the MTO GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Yep brushed the white and black undersides, as for the MTO build, I'm being ambitious and picking something Teutonic in a nice shiny red box.....edit oh no, just looked at the decals and I have to repaint the hurri, one I've chose has a painted aluminium fuselage and tail Edited August 16, 2016 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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