Paul J Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Another very recent finisher this past week is this. Its a commission build( for the same guy who I built a 24th Spit I for). Its only the second time I have built one and again not for my collection. Not a bad kit but because the model is to be displayed in flying mode I had great issues with trying to fix the cover for the gun are that I had to hack away a lot of the detail for the part to fit. The main engine cover was OK. Also the retracting undercarriage works a lot better than the Spit one which was absolutely awful. For a dated kit the result is pleasing. Incidentally the kit is from the recent Classic kits releases from Airfix. And, the decals are much advanced and good quality I also noted that the dials for the IP are also included which I believe were never there on the original issue. Meanwhile here are some pics........ The tail fin marking is not included among the decals and I managed to get a pair from a club friend. They are not quite right in version but my client isn't bothered being a non modeller. Also It looks to me that AIrfix have not got Wicks 109 markings 100 % according to some images I found in one of my references But hey ho. 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Great build Paul and much much bigger than the 1/72 of mine. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Oh yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Excellent job! I'm sure your client will be really pleased with it. If I'd had this kit back in the 70's (I actually didn't, but I did have the Mk1 Hurricane) a result like yours would've been well beyond my aspirations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 That's a cracker Paul,great work on the Airfix classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Excellent work! Thanks for sharing, I have fond memories of this Airfix classic. Well done 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I remember this kit from the first time around. Good build and finish, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Thanks all. Its now been delivered to its new home and owner safely. Have been handed another kit to build. A bit off beat for me but its 1/72. Top Gun F-14. Not my cup of tea. However I di enjoy the 109. Was hoping he was going to bring me a Hurricane to go with the Spit and 109.Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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