Graham T Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 16/05/2017 at 11:20 AM, stevej60 said: Hi folk's I did the original kit a couple of years ago and agree with Kallisti it is a painless build. Nice job, which is strange because I found the kit a complete DOG! One of the very few builds that I've binned without completion. I've got the IX which I HOPE is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The cockpit does seem a little sparse compared to the Tamiya version, but then look at the price comparison. The ' floor ' seems a little flat and too solid to me, if/when I get one I think I would take out some of it between the frames, using the Tamiya part as a guide. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 22 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: The cockpit does seem a little sparse compared to the Tamiya version, but then look at the price comparison. The ' floor ' seems a little flat and too solid to me, if/when I get one I think I would take out some of it between the frames, using the Tamiya part as a guide. John That's the beauty of the kit John,enough detail OOB for most but a good basis for those that want to go the extra mile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Graham T said: I've got the IX which I HOPE is better well, its essentially the same kit I'd have thought (not having seen the earlier one) with a few additions such as pointy rudder, clipped wing option, different stabilisers etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Morning folk's among a few other thing's I have started the cockpit of the Spitfire just added the basic belt's made out of masking tape next job will to be add detail with a pencil and figure out the best way to detail the clock's and dial's. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Airscale instrument dials decals: http://airscale.co.uk/store.php#!/1-32-scale-RAF-Cockpit-Decals/p/39176436/category=9842272 Available from your favourite online model shops... Edited May 24, 2017 by Kallisti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I just used the kit decal dials as here - cut them out into easily manageable sections and either apply normally - or not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 hour ago, FalkeEins said: just used the kit decal dials as here Look's superb I'll give it a go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Morning folk's,interior painted just a little detailing remains then the fuselage can be buttoned up. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Looking good, can't wait to see more. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi folk's taking FalkEins method I have detailed most of the IP,the few that were too small for my eyesight will be detailed with a dot here and there with a cocktail stick and white paint! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Steve the ip looks like a good job , Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Hewy said: Steve the ip looks like a good job , Glynn Thank's Glyn,I'm not really a super detail type but in this scale I like it to look busy through the glazing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Evening all,last few day's progress with the cockpit detailed the seat promptly came loose so I've taken it out for now as the cockpit needs to be filled with paper towelling for painting,the fuselage and wing's are cemented and now left to dry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It'always easy the dislodge the seat in the Spitfire. I'm always worried that it will come out when I remove the masking, being of a ham-fisted disposition. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yes it is always a worry that cockpit parts come loose with all the handling/sanding that goes on, I've had a few head scratching moments in the past trying to figure out how to replace internal items. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Even worse when the glazing is firmly in place Dennis! This morning I assembled the wing's and wing tip's also cleaned up the fuselage joins and filled in a couple of sink mark's forward of the cockpit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi folk's just noticed a few photo's gone AWOL from the last few day's funny as the normal link through PB was playing up so that may be the reason,anyway all the seams now cleaned up and tail plane's rudder etc fitted a dry run show's just a little tweaking for a nice fit of the wing's so that will be a job for tomorrow. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Looking like a Spit now Well done Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 indeed. Spent most of the day trying to get the wings on mine. Must have done something wrong, because they just refused to fit properly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 12 hours ago, FalkeEins said: indeed. Spent most of the day trying to get the wings on mine. Must have done something wrong, because they just refused to fit properly I suspect it's nothing you have done wrong,In the end I had a right carry on getting them to sit right but I noticed a bit of fuselage warping during it's construction on the right hand half which is where the wing would not line up either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 She's coming along nicely Steve. Really taking shape now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 8 hours ago, stevej60 said: I suspect it's nothing you have done wrong,In the end I had a right carry on getting them to sit right but I noticed a bit of fuselage warping during it's construction on the right hand half which is where the wing would not line up either. thanks Steve! Even super-glueing from the back to the front in stages, still left a step on the starboard wing, while I had to fettle a lot to prevent the dihedral from getting 'flattened' out. I read Tony's build report - he mentioned a shim to fill the gap. No gaps on mine, they just wouldn't go on ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Morning folk's,just an update of work done on the last couple of week's.I,ve sprayed the under surface light gray and just finished the upper surface darker gray I notice these Tamiya RAF colours tend to dry satin which is no major issue as the whole lot is glossed anyway, I've left the wing's needing one more coat as I will brush paint an area of aluminium on the walked on area for weathering. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Looking very good so far Steve. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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