Avereda Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nice work, I'll join in with the #26 band 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Very nice Simon, smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) While I ponder how to paint the 111 Squadron plane, I've decided to start another. No vote this time, I'm deciding what to do. A quick trip to the loft resulted in some candidates. One of these, using the kit markings? No, I fancy a change from KP Spitfire Vs. How about an Eduard VIII or IX? No, I fancy something with not too many parts. How about a Sword XIV? No, I've only just recovered from the last one. Something a little out of the ordinary? That's reserved for the Floatplane & Flying Boat Group Build. This is unusual too... Maybe... A Sword PRIV? No, I've only got one in the stash and I want to do it right. A MkXII? No, I want to do my first vacform away from prying eyes. An unusual scheme? Those decals look like a nightmare. How about an AZ MkVIII? That's earmarked to be a MkVII. This is a MkVII... No! In the end, I settled on this: something comforting, like an old pair of slippers or a pint in a pub with a log fire or... well, get the idea. I'll be doing it in one the schemes in the box. I'm leaning toward the 94 Squadron one, if I can find some photographic evidence. Edited August 24, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling (stupid autocorrect). 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Oh now you're just showing off! Makes my stash of five look pathetic... very envious High altitude scheme? Nice... I'm sort of pleased you're not doing UF-Q - it'll save all the arguments over the cowling! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 28 minutes ago, CedB said: Oh now you're just showing off! Makes my stash of five look pathetic... very envious My Spitfire stash is relatively modest, although what I've shown in the post isn't more than a fifth of what I have. If you're jealous, there is a solution... buy more Spitfires. 😉 30 minutes ago, CedB said: I'm sort of pleased you're not doing UF-Q - it'll save all the arguments over the cowling! Arguing over aircraft colours? But we're adults... 😄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 1 hour ago, CedB said: I'm sort of pleased you're not doing UF-Q - it'll save all the arguments over the cowling! Or clipped (Alfred Price / Revell) vs full-span (Eduard / AZ)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 What are you trying to do ? Corner the market on spitfires ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 8 hours ago, malpaso said: Or clipped (Alfred Price / Revell) vs full-span (Eduard / AZ)! For all it's faults, the Revell VB has got an easy way to do clipped or full span wings. 6 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: What are you trying to do ? Corner the market on spitfires ? I'm an amateur, there are people here with many, many more Spitfires in their stash. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 I've nearly finished the Bader VA but Flickr isn't letting me copy the URL which means I can't post photographs, until I work out why. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Oddly, I can use my iPad to share photographs from Flickr but not my Android telephone. How odd and annoying, I find the iPad very clunky (it always re-loads when I switch between Safari and the Flick app). Anyway, here's the almost finished VA: (Edit) Thanks for looking and don't forget to vote. Edited August 26, 2017 by Beard 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Very nice Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, CedB said: Very nice Simon Thank you but the canopy could be a lot better, I'll have to fill the gaps with some PVA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Always an issue with me. I've realised of late that the bit under the sliding canopy should have a bit of a gap... I've been filling that too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Good effort so far mate! And a nice sample of the stash too... this is giving me the push to get my ones on the go again 👍🏿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, CedB said: Always an issue with me. I've realised of late that the bit under the sliding canopy should have a bit of a gap... I've been filling that too Your canopies are always well done and that gap is probably several scale inches.😀 30 minutes ago, Tony Oliver said: Good effort so far mate! And a nice sample of the stash too... this is giving me the push to get my ones on the go again 👍🏿 Thanks Tony. I'm looking forward to seeing your ones restarted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 15 hours ago, Tony Oliver said: And a nice sample of the stash too... Here's the rest of 1/72nd scale aircraft stash: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) I've made a start with the AZ MkIX. Sprues: Note the resin cockpit part on the right-hand side... it appears that AZ forgot to include it on the sprues, although I'm sure later molds had it in plastic. Some paint has been applied: Humbrol 33 for bits that are black and as an undercoat for the wheels, undercarriage and exhausts. Colourcoats Interior Grey-green for the bits that will be Grey-green. The seat has been painted with Humbrol 160. Also did some glueing: I don't think I'll be doing this as MA766 because I can't find a photograph to support AZ's profile. Now to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Thanks for looking and don't forget to vote on which MkVB I'll be making next. Edited August 27, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling and grammar 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Very nice Simon, a pint well deserved 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 10 minutes ago, CedB said: Very nice Simon, a pint well deserved Thanks Ced (actually, I had four and am now on gins & tonic). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Bank holiday so not a school night - enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 That's a very nice Va Simon . I like the exhaust heat colours a lot on that one. Another very tidy Spitfire for your collection. As for the vote; I quite like number 14. Nothing wrong with a bit of 'Sky' . For the AZ Mk IX, the 72 Sqn with red spinner and 'PAT' looks rather spiffing Best regards TonyT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks Tony, your vote has been recorded. I quite fancy the 72 squadron Spitfire but I really wanted to make a MkIX in a different scheme (I already have one in the Desert scheme) but my searches for MkIXs in the HA scheme have proved fruitless... maybe a post in the WWII section might help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) A Because I can't be bothered to travel to Dover (where the nearest supplier of Tamiya paint is) or until I can, I've made a start with the painting of the VB using Humbrol 33. If nothing else, it'll serve as an undercoat. Thanks for looking. Edited August 30, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Good lookin' one Simon ! A relatively modest Spitfire stash Hum ! I'll came to see you from time to time. Once again, impressive Spit collection ! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looks good to me Simon. I like H33 actually... Tamiya Flat Black goes on well but it is very, er, flat. With the Humbrol you seem to get some variation and, as long as it's not a grainy pot (which needs to be thrown away) I keep mine for 'special' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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