The Crusty one Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Evening all Ok since I finished the Dirty ive been struggling to find a meaningful next project, so a delve into the stash produced the Tamiya Mosquito with a host of aftermarket goodies,but for some reason I just couldn't get into it,i huffed and puffed for a week or two before giving up and packing everything back in the box...….. back to perusing the stash and my eyes lingered on this IMG_20200218_183746912 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr well ive never attempted a FFA aircraft or a Special Hobby kit before so I dived in...… progress so far, the fit isn't half bad but the instructions can bat a tad.....vague lovely resin undercarriage bay IMG_20200218_183959523 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184026431 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184053557 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184249383 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184139983 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184147791 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200219_210521417 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr im definitely not going for 100% accuracy more a nice relaxing stress free build...…...so to complicate matters a little I picked up a Spitfire on King Kits for £8 and dived into that too IMG_20200218_184438619 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr seems straightforward enough IMG_20200218_184504506 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184516346 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr possibly the most aenemic griffon ever IMG_20200218_184555344 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200218_184613081 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr don't know if I should try and fit the engine(I use that term very loosly) IMG_20200218_184629342 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr so that's it, full speed ahead thoughts and comments welcome as always Tim 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Good work so far. There are a number of us on here who have built the Firefly. It’s a good kit but watch out for the fit of the rear canopy, it’s a tad narrow.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastterry Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Erm if that engine is from the ICM MkXVI kit it's an undernourished Packard Merlin. I have one of these in the stash but I have built the MkV Firefly but that's another story. TRF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Grey Beema said: Good work so far. There are a number of us on here who have built the Firefly. It’s a good kit but watch out for the fit of the rear canopy, it’s a tad narrow.. Cheers mate ....I'll certainly keep an eye on that canopy everything is fitting quite well so so far,a few seams and gaps need some attention but nothing too serious 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, fastterry said: Erm if that engine is from the ICM MkXVI kit it's an undernourished Packard Merlin. I have one of these in the stash but I have built the MkV Firefly but that's another story. TRF Thanks for correcting me on that mate... whatever it is it could do with a good meal😳im gonna have to make a decision as to whether I should use it or not...I'm leaning towards not!🤔 Edited February 20, 2020 by The Crusty one Additional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I have that spitfire in my stash.so interested to see how it goes, torn between a silver and red post war scheme and a Belgian airforce one. Unless of course I can find something more esoteric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matti64 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, Marklo said: I have that spitfire in my stash.so interested to see how it goes, torn between a silver and red post war scheme and a Belgian airforce one. Unless of course I can find something more esoteric. It goes together fine but to be honest I left out as much of the engine as I could just in case they affected the fit of the cowling panels.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Marklo said: I have that spitfire in my stash.so interested to see how it goes, torn between a silver and red post war scheme and a Belgian airforce one. Unless of course I can find something more esoteric. I think I'm just going to stick with the box art markings it's been a while since I built a Spit so i will stick with what I know👍 2 hours ago, matti64 said: It goes together fine but to be honest I left out as much of the engine as I could just in case they affected the fit of the cowling panels.. So nothing serious to be wary of then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matti64 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 7 hours ago, The Crusty one said: I think I'm just going to stick with the box art markings it's been a while since I built a Spit so i will stick with what I know👍 So nothing serious to be wary of then? no just build it carefully and beware of sink marks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastterry Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 ICM late Merlin spit kits were probably the most accurate on the market before Eduard did their excellent versions. ICM's main problem was quality control of the mouldings and average decals. Having the engine and all the gubbins may have been a bit ambitious as well. Plus side is lots of spares. ie rudders, elevators, wing tips etc. TRF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 11 hours ago, matti64 said: no just build it carefully and beware of sink marks. Cheers mate ... noticed a few sink marks already ..but overall I am quite impressed especially as the kit cost less than a tenner👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, fastterry said: ICM late Merlin spit kits were probably the most accurate on the market before Eduard did their excellent versions. ICM's main problem was quality control of the mouldings and average decals. Having the engine and all the gubbins may have been a bit ambitious as well. Plus side is lots of spares. ie rudders, elevators, wing tips etc. TRF It's a lovely kit for a nice relaxing easy going sort of build ...I always think the Eduard boxings deserve going that extra mile to show what truly great kits they are,so it's nice not to worry so much and the price definitely helps👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Afternoon all Work is progressing at a stately pace I.P installed in the Firefly IMG_20200221_131405890 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200221_131425158 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr Time to button up the fuselage up ….im going to do this in sections to try and get the best alignment, starting at the tail.... IMG_20200221_132127441 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr And onto the Spit....Cockpit isn't bad seat is awful though IMG_20200220_153108442 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr so I replaced it with an etch from a derelict I had lying about and added a harness also used a P.E instrument panel IMG_20200221_151205369 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr much better I think.....now onto my first niggle in engine bulkhead doesn't fit due to a strange moulding for the petrol cap IMG_20200221_132421894 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200221_132430661 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200221_132521453 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr so out with the grinder....and hey presto,lets just hope its a modelling glitch and not my misinterpretation of the destructions.... IMG_20200221_154952025 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr back to the firefly and some seam cleanup will be required IMG_20200221_151445318 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200221_151428623 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and the Spit IMG_20200221_161356680 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr that's all for now comments and quips welcome as always Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Evening all More progress on my simple easy going stress free builds Spitfire.....engine bulkhead fitted and fuselage buttoned up, im going to leave the engine mounts frame in but im not fitting the engine itself a dry fit shows I wouldnt get the top engine panel on if I did IMG_20200223_153614127 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr Cockpit fitted IMG_20200223_165018482 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_165101222 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_165036700 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr And suddenly it goes pear shaped.....fitting the lower wing aaaannnd IMG_20200223_192457884 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr my own fault I hadn't pushed the cockpit far enough up into the fuselage so some trimming is required IMG_20200223_192520062 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_200210643 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr better …. but wait....the trailing edge of the fuselage doesn't match up with the wing the whole thing is just wrong IMG_20200223_200215333 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_200331859 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr nothing else for it glue as best as I can then top wing and filler!! I refuse to get stressed, so I will attach the tail to cheer me up a little IMG_20200223_191120293 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr ive seen worse so onwards and upwards onto the firefly.....wings on IMG_20200223_153630516 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr very tight fit but looks good IMG_20200223_153742913 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_153747397 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr tail.....not so good IMG_20200223_191026986 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20200223_191030911 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr nevermind the filler is coming out anyway and im still smiling.... comments and quips welcome as always Tim Edited February 23, 2020 by The Crusty one spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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