bigbadbadge Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Well Simon it took me a lot longer than a few days but I have caught up. Some cracking Spite Ryanair going on here . Love it. Great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Well Simon it took me a lot longer than a few days but I have caught up. Some cracking Spite Ryanair going on here . Love it. Great work All the best Chris Thanks Chris, Your likes allowed me to keep track of your progress through the thread. 😄 I've not quite finished the VI and the XIV has gone back in the stash but I'll re-starting in the next couple of weeks, once I've got a couple of Group Builds done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Some cracking Spite Ryanair Has your autocorrect thrown a wobbly there Chris? Or is it a secret code...?! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 26 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Has your autocorrect thrown a wobbly there Chris? Or is it a secret code...?! Keith Hi Keith I tried to insert an Emoji but it wouldn't let me . That's my bloomin phone, it is always giving me problems. Thanks for pointing it out. It was supposed to say some cracking Spitery honest. All the best Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 honest = ryanair on your auto correct !?😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Because I've been busy taking part in Group Builds, I haven't done much with this thread but I have been building Spitfires. A KP VC: An Eduard VIII: Another KP VC: An Airfix I: A KP VB: Another Eduard VIII: An Airfix IX: Finally, the VI that I had been fiddling with when I last posted on this thread: I'll be doing more Spitfires this year, starting with this: More soon. Thanks for looking. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Nice collection Simon, and a new blue background too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 As my two current builds are heading into the painting stage, it's time to make a start on the first Spitfire of the year. Here's what you get in the box: The KP Spitfire Vb sprues, Transfers, printed by Fantasy Printshop, for two aircraft. The colours look right to me, These are the options, there's also a sheet to help with stencil placement, and, finally, the resin bits, The top two bits aren't mentioned in the instructions but appear to be a replacement cowling if you choose to do MB335, which had the six stack exhausts. I don't think I'll use them as I don't fancy cutting the cowling and making more seams to deal with. The bottom bit is the A-frame arrestor hook which looks fairly easy to fit. I'll make a start on this and post some in-progress shots later. Thanks for looking. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 The arrestor hook part has been installed. I've test-fitted the lower wing and it fits. Thanks for looking. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Beard said: The top two bits aren't mentioned in the instructions but appear to be a replacement cowling if you choose to do MB335 That was my first thought, but if you place them inside the fuselage so that the exhaust slots line up, they act is a barrier to stop the exhaust parts from falling through. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, johnd said: That was my first thought, but if you place them inside the fuselage so that the exhaust slots line up, they act is a barrier to stop the exhaust parts from falling through. John. Maybe but that sounds like an over-engineered solution when a couple of bits of plasticard serve the same purpose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Beard said: Maybe but that sounds like an over-engineered solution when a couple of bits of plasticard serve the same purpose. They're too small to be replacement cowlings, they'd be too narrow. And the snug fit inside the fuselage is too much to be a coincidence for me. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Another year, another Spitfire. It's going to be a good one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 It's ready for some paint... Thanks for looking. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 I remembered to add the strengthening strips before painting. As this one is nearing completion, I've started a Sword XIV - photographs to follow. Thanks for looking. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Beard is back (at Spitfires) - looking great Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Beard is back (at Spitfires) I'll be doing a 21 after the XIV, then a XI and then a XVI. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Excellent Simon. How many have you built o far? I have another Spitfire floating through my mind at the moment as well. I have to finish a Swiss Gustav first... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Nice to see the production lines rolling again. Hopefully looking at all these will give me a swift boot out of my current malaise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 14 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Excellent Simon. How many have you built o far? I have another Spitfire floating through my mind at the moment as well. I have to finish a Swiss Gustav first... Thanks John. I don't know how many Spitfires I've made, I'll have to pop up to the loft and have a count. 14 hours ago, Gazontipede said: Nice to see the production lines rolling again. Hopefully looking at all these will give me a swift boot out of my current malaise! Thanks, I'm hoping to make more Spitfires this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 7:12 AM, John D.C. Masters said: How many have you built o far? 51, plus 3 or 4 that are awaiting repair. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 How do you find inspiration to build so many Spits? I remember I got bored of the Fw 190 after my fifth build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Sturmovik said: How do you find inspiration to build so many Spits? I remember I got bored of the Fw 190 after my fifth build. That's a good question (and remember there are people who've made more Spitfires than me), I suppose I just like making Spitfires. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Beard said: I suppose I just like making Spitfires. You're one of the good ones Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hello Simon ! Ah Seafires at least... Great idea !! Différents color schemes !! Now if you prefer Spitfire, feel free to call them hooked Spitfires Nice to see your production line back in the arena !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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