Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hello and good evening everyone, I’m planning on doing a multi build of Spitfires now that Ive finished my USS Essex air wing build. I will be building three spitfires to start a Mk.XII and two Mk.Vb’s. The Mk.XII was a gift from a member and very overdue for a start. The two Mk.V’s will be a Malta build and a USN spitfire from operation overlord. Dennis 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 First in the door! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Nothing like a multi spitfire build to start the week. Count me in. Just call me Avis. Being # 2 mean I try harder. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: a USN spitfire from operation overlord. One of the ones which retained the RAF roundels, I presume? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jackson Duvalier said: One of the ones which retained the RAF roundels, I presume? Yes this one with the later six fishtail exhaust. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Very nice! I've a set of decals for a VCS 7 Spit on a Fundekals sheet. I'll never use them. Let me know if they would be of help to you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 49 minutes ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Very nice! I've a set of decals for a VCS 7 Spit on a Fundekals sheet. I'll never use them. Let me know if they would be of help to you. Yes of course, if your sure they are of no use. I will P/message you with my info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Well, you don’t do things by halves, do you? And this thread isn’t even the half of it either! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hello Dennis, I'm very interested to see your Mk.XII build, as I made a conversion joining Eduard Mk.VIII and the nose of an Airfix PR.XIX. My Mk.XII is currently at the paint shop. Cheers, Antti 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, mark.au said: Well, you don’t do things by halves, do you? And this thread isn’t even the half of it either! Nope this makes 12 on my desk right now. 29 minutes ago, Antti_K said: Hello Dennis, I'm very interested to see your Mk.XII build, as I made a conversion joining Eduard Mk.VIII and the nose of an Airfix PR.XIX. My Mk.XII is currently at the paint shop. Cheers, Antti Hello and Thanks, it will mostly be out of box except for codes. I will be doing 595 Squadron for this build. If I can get an Airfix kit that will be either 41 Sq. or 91 Sq. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nope this makes 12 on my desk right now. 12?!?!?! Following this too... Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 8 hours ago, giemme said: 12?!?!?! Yep Im a bit cracked … I did a review its actually 11 builds my brain was tired and I miscounted. I have 5 Mustangs, 3 Spitfires & 1 each Brewster Buffalo, CF.100 Canuck, & M4 Sherman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Good evening everyone… Well Im off and running on this build series. I did all the interior painting last night and sone basic assembly this afternoon. First up is the Malta based Mk.V. Next up is the USN Mk.V. Last is a quick shot showing the two side by side. The USN still has the elastic band on it. The Malta gas a short shot under wing bit on the port side and will have some massive gaps to fill the other one was almost a perfect fit. Both are AZ Mk.V’s yet worlds apart in the fit dept. go figure ? The Spec.Hobby Mk.XII is all painted and will be assembled tonight to this stage. Nothing tomorrow as will be traveling to pick up my new pup. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or offer up any info ? Dennis 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Proceeding at a pace with these, aren't you? Both looking good already As for the inconsistencies in the fit, who knows? Maybe mold wear? Or one of them is a Friday afternoon job? Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Watching with interest Dennis - I have a brace of Malta Mk.Vs in my near future so I look forward to seeing yours take shape! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 12:15 PM, giemme said: 12?!?!?! Following this too... Ciao So what ??? We are cousins.... Hello Cousin !! Great idea for a great thread !! I will search for the last Essex builds, look like I missed it....😕 USN Mk V on the D Day... Great minds think alike part 45 at least... It's also a project for me... I'm not sure that I have the SH Mk XII, but I'll fight with the Airfix one for sure.... I presume that the SH Seafire XV is also at the ready ?? Just beside the bench ?? So may I take a seat ?? Sincerely... CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, corsaircorp said: I presume that the SH Seafire XV No but the Sword Seafire IIc, III, and XV are. Along with about 15 Eduard Mk.VIII’s & IX’s. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/sword-sw-72129-seafires--1255565 Edited April 1, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Nice project Dennis , you can never have too many Spitfires and Seafires, got a Mk.IX and some Seafires near the top of the stash myself. Nice Start interested to see how the AZ ones go together as had one of the AZ TR.9s and the front canopy fit was ghastly just couldn't get right and ended up binning it. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: interested to see how the AZ ones go together as had one of the AZ TR.9s and the front canopy fit was ghastly just couldn't get right and ended up binning it. Ive built a few of these, most have been decent with the worst part usually the wing to fuselage. Im sorry the canopies on yours didn't work out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Sorry about the delay's folks, bit of life interrupting as usual. I just picked this up today. I’m not sure if I will go with RAAF, Malta, SAAF, or USAAF ? Stay tuned to this channel for exciting updates. Not crazy sbout the USAAF markings in the kit but have plenty of A/M sheets to dig through. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Good morning everyone … Well heres where we as of tonight. This is the Mk.XII, and then we add the Vc Tropical. So the family Photo now, from right to left we have the Vb USN VCS-7, then Vb tropical which will be QJ*B of 92 Squadron Desert air force. Airfix Vc tropical becomes the Malta build as Either GL*J or GL*W. Last up is the Mk.XII of 595 Sq. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or offer information for any of these build's. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) Love a good Spitfire / Seafire build.. I'll hope on a seat by the bar if I may? Here is one of mine - Seafire III from the Spotting Pool on D-Day Good luck with your builds Edited April 5, 2022 by Grey Beema Updated Photo link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Love a good Spitfire / Seafire build.. I'll hope on a seat by the bar if I may? Here is one of mine - Seafire III from the Spotting Pool on D-Day Good luck with your builds Shhh I have three of those (seafires) also, lets not wake them up. 😉 Welcome aboard with a very good looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hey Dennis Looks like a miniature Castle Bromwich One minor tweak I usually apply to the AZ/KP spit cockpits is recreating the reinforcement bar between frame 11 and 12 at the rear of the cockpit with a bit of stretched sprue or plasticard. I think the SH kit solves that with a PE part, at least they do in their Mk.V's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 7 hours ago, alt-92 said: Hey Dennis Looks like a miniature Castle Bromwich One minor tweak I usually apply to the AZ/KP spit cockpits is recreating the reinforcement bar between frame 11 and 12 at the rear of the cockpit with a bit of stretched sprue or plasticard. I think the SH kit solves that with a PE part, at least they do in their Mk.V's. I do that as well but usually add it just before closing the canopy. It tends to get knocked off during the sanding, filling, & polishing phase. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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