Col. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, trickyrich said: .....and speaking of breaking things off........#6!!! ....and it was even one that I had super glued!! What on earth are you doing to the poor things, trying to open paint tins with them!?! If I ever get one of these kits think I'll create an extra pin to support the part at its hinge point where it meets the wing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Col. said: If I ever get one of these kits think I'll create an extra pin to support the part at its hinge point where it meets the wing A must!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 They are just stupid they way they go together! Plus those exhausts will do you head in trying to figure out how they are meant to sit! oh, it's the outside of the ailerons that is the issue, nothing to really glue on to........ plus lots of fun if you want to position them as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 These both look outstanding. The flat finish is absolutely superb, really transforms the look. SMS product duly noted 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm bemused by your ailerons issues as I've done 3 or 4 of these kits and not had a problem . Yet. I just make sure there's a fair bit of liquid poly at the back of the ailerons recess, shove in the ailerons and the clamp the wing tight down so that the top and bottom are thoroughly stuck together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 hours ago, malpaso said: I'm bemused by your ailerons issues as I've done 3 or 4 of these kits and not had a problem . Yet. I just make sure there's a fair bit of liquid poly at the back of the ailerons recess, shove in the ailerons and the clamp the wing tight down so that the top and bottom are thoroughly stuck together. more the case I'm probably a ham-fisted klutz!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 ….and she/they’re done!!! I actually didn’t have too much to do, just some time consuming final wee things……..no boring photos! At the end of the day I did enjoy building them, they are really nice model, just spoiled by some minor stuff which should never been allowed to happen. I decided in the end to not go too excessive with the weathering, even though photo’s do show these aircraft to be quite weathered. I’ll post all the proper photos in the gallery and RFI. These are just to show sometimes even we get sunny days in Sydney! ….and the boys together for a round or two of 2-up!! ….lest we forget. ANZAC Day 2020 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Rich, They look wonderful. Perfect timing for ANZAC Day. Great subjects. My that Boomerang does look sweet. Wish I was back in Sydney to enjoy the weather. Really can't complain, another perfect day just starting from the other side of the planet - Bulgaria. Ray. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Tidy work Rich. Both are stunning but have to admit Grey Nurse is still my favourite of the pair. The group shot looks great as well. A fitting tribute on ANZAC Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 A fantastic pair. I’ve really enjoyed following your builds and have picked up loads of tips for my own Eduard Spits. They both look great but my personal favourite is the “Grey Nurse”. Having seen Temora’s flying example a few times that scheme always stirs memories! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Excellent build and great results, a pleasure to tag along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Steve 1602 said: A fantastic pair. I’ve really enjoyed following your builds and have picked up loads of tips for my own Eduard Spits. They both look great but my personal favourite is the “Grey Nurse”. Having seen Temora’s flying example a few times that scheme always stirs memories! Steve Thanks Steve, I've only ever seen a Spitfire in flight once. I have always wanted to go to Temora on a flying day (been past there quite a few times), just never had the time! I was working at Airbus Ind. in Toulouse during VE day celebrations many years ago, the had the chance to see a Spitfire (can't remember the model but was a bubble canopy version) doing mock dogfights with a late model Bf-109G!! It didn't go for long as the 109 was running roughly, but still an amazing sight to see and the nose from both of them!! Plus they had 5 P-51D's doing low level fly passes as well! I have seen your builds, very really nice work!!!! Well done! I look forward to seeing there progress and the finish beasties! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 They "sun-bleached/worn" look really does stand out more in the outside pictures Rich. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Really inspirational work rich, super impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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