CanadaMoe Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Hello Everyone, I would like to join this GB. But, not sure if my kit(s) qualify. I bought these two kits at a swap meet and it came in many pieces. Some of the pieces are painted and the spinner on one kit is glued and puttied. I think it's with in the 25% rule, but would like confirmation before proceeding. Have not decided on markings, considering using the new Airfix Vb decals (GN * H) Thanks Moe Edited June 4, 2018 by CanadaMoe 3
Antb Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Can't see why it wouldn't count given the fact that not much seems done to me. As for the age age of the kit no idea. But someone will be along shortly to confirm. Welcome if you do join the party 🤠 Edited June 4, 2018 by Antb 2
Lawzer Posted June 5, 2018 Posted June 5, 2018 11 hours ago, CanadaMoe said: Hello Everyone, I would like to join this GB. But, not sure if my kit(s) qualify. I bought these two kits at a swap meet and it came in many pieces. Some of the pieces are painted and the spinner on one kit is glued and puttied. I think it's with in the 25% rule, but would like confirmation before proceeding. Have not decided on markings, considering using the new Airfix Vb decals (GN * H) Thanks Moe Certainly within the 25% rule - welcome aboard! 👍 1
Ratch Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 10:51 PM, stevej60 said: Released in 1977 a good little kit shapewise too! Not quite, it didn't make it to the shops until 1980, so still qualifies https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=1278 3
BIG X Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Ratch said: Not quite, it didn't make it to the shops until 1980, so still qualifies https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=1278 Phew - a close call but nipping in under the wire - brilliant news. 2
CanadaMoe Posted June 17, 2018 Author Posted June 17, 2018 Just a quick update: No seat belts. Might put them in later. This kit also has the warped fuselage that someone has mentioned. I'm going to glue from back to front. 6
Rabbit Leader Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 See - who needs all this photoetch stuff? IMO, the seat belts will be all you’ll need to add and this cockpit is as good as any other. Nice paintwork to highlight the good kit details. Cheers.. Dave 2 1
MarkSH Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 Gosh that's a nicely done cockpit OOB and such clear close-up photography, really well done. 1
Ventora3300 Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Looking great so far. How did you get on with the warped fuselage you mentioned - worth wrestling into position to complement that cockpit!
CanadaMoe Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 @Ventora3300 - here's some pics of with wings on. I glued the fuselage from tail to front in two sections. Tail to cockpit, where the joints end at the rear canopy and wings attached. Waited a day, finished gluing from canopy to front. Because I was building the spit with the trop. filter, I attached the filter to the fuselage halves then attached the two fuselage halves. I attached the upper wings to the fuselage, so that I can get a less of a joint to deal with and then attache the lower wing to the model. I don't know if the dihedral is correct. 7
Lawzer Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Looks a lot neater than mines was! Great progress! 👍 1
CanadaMoe Posted August 18, 2018 Author Posted August 18, 2018 Just a quick update... Camo is on. Weathering is next then decals. I'm going to be using the new Airfix Vb decals for "Buck" McNair. The "Locally Mixed grey" looks more green in the pics. (Could be my lighting) I used Steve Budd's mixing ratio from Airfix Model World Aug. 2014 8
Ventora3300 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 On 18/08/2018 at 03:51, CanadaMoe said: Just a quick update... Camo is on. Weathering is next then decals. I'm going to be using the new Airfix Vb decals for "Buck" McNair. The "Locally Mixed grey" looks more green in the pics. (Could be my lighting) I used Steve Budd's mixing ratio from Airfix Model World Aug. 2014 Looking forward to see the decals on - will be watching out to see if the 'green' becomes more grey in the next pics. Cheers. Mike 1
Ventora3300 Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Just checking in to see if the decals went on this Spitfire Vb, CanadaMoe. We got an extension on the GB so wondered since you had done so well so far, if this one would be able to make the Gallery? All the best, Mike. 1
Lawzer Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Ventora3300 said: Just checking in to see if the decals went on this Spitfire Vb, CanadaMoe. We got an extension on the GB so wondered since you had done so well so far, if this one would be able to make the Gallery? All the best, Mike. Ditto - would love to see this one in the gallery! 👍 1
CanadaMoe Posted October 9, 2018 Author Posted October 9, 2018 Yes, decals are on.... Will get this one into the Gallery later this week. Thanks for the check in. Moe 3 1
TonyW Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 The cockpit detailing looks just about perfect to me, and your attention to sit and fit is admirable. The paint scheme is a new one to me, I'm looking forward to seeing the plane complete. 2
CanadaMoe Posted October 13, 2018 Author Posted October 13, 2018 It's Done!! (At least, I'm calling it done.) Couple of things... 1) Prop is incorrect for McNair's aircraft. 2) Gun port tapes are missing. 6
Rabbit Leader Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 Glad to see this Spit finished CanadaMoe as I was not quite sure that this one was going to make it - I'm so glad it did though, very well done! She's turned out a really nice and crisp build, good sharp photography as well. Cheers.. Dave
zebra Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 That's a lovely Spit CanadaMoe. I think the Airfix Spitfire Vb might have been the first 1/48 kit I built - can hardly remember it now, but it looks like the kit has stood the test of time.
Grandboof Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 Well done Moe Great to see this finished Martin H
Lawzer Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 Lovely! Glad this one made it to the finish line! 👍
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