Edgar Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) At Yeovilton, today. Rivets are only just visible, on the elevators, on the model There were no gaps (or filler) visible, on any joins (I met Jay Laverty, there, and he said that he's used no filler on his example, either.) Very fine pipework on the engines (around 1/32" dia., I'd say.) A selection of "bits" And a few more I do have a few more, but don't want to be accused of "hogging," but was totally impressed by the quality. The two Hornby lads were very upbeat, especially about the fit, and said that their mould-makers are getting better with each kit. The surface (as it should be) is totally smooth, with none of the old "pebble-dash" surface, and the thinness of some of the parts (cowlings, for example) was a joy to behold. Sorry, couldn't get any sprue shots, since they didn't have any complete frames, but some will be appearing on Hornby's site, soon. No sign of a decal sheet, either. 1st., or 2nd., week in December was their projected date for issue. Edited October 17, 2009 by Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner14 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Wow!!! So good, it shouldn't be legal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hang on, I haven't finished yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 its even more impresive in the flesh and huge! Saw it there today aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks for posting those Edgar - hog away I say, keep on posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmpanther Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 It certainly is impressive in the flesh so to speak. I'd still get hung, drawn and quartered if I tried to smuggle one home though! Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gishuk Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 hog on! it looks great id love to see more photos the only thing it has against it is the sheer size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 So has the canopy got internal framing structure to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yup was there too today, and its truely massive. I'm not a mossie fan and I thought it was brilliant. You could get it on tick from the wife at 10 pounds per month!. I did drop a hint to the too guys about re-releasing the 1/48 Lightning whilst the subjet is hot poop............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks for those Edgar, I adore the Mossie , but unfortunately won't be getting one of these. a. Too expensive for my budget b. Too big for my spare room c. Likely to cause a divorce due to a & b I'd still love one though. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 So has the canopy got internal framing structure to it? Yes peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks for posting Edgar - Hog away me ole china - hog away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 So has the canopy got internal framing structure to it? Yes, but my apologies, on this one; age + lack of tripod = camera shake/slightly fuzzy photo. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks Edgar! Nothing to apologise for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Nice posting Edgar. I'm really, really tempted. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks for posting the pics Edgar - I saw it too but couldn't take any photos on account of having stupidly left my camera at home... Having seen it in the flesh all I can say is I want, I want one, I want one (repeat ad nauseum). I'll worry about the logistics of size, space etc later. With Christmas and my birthday coming up I could include it on my annual wish list and see if my wife takes the hint. I also asked about the Spitfire IX's, seems they're in country being reworked due to a fault being identified whilst they were on the high seas to the UK, I wonder if that's a replacement fuselage half due to the radio/camera hatch appearing where it shouldn't? The Hornby guys were really upbeat, it seems that a lot is due fairly soon (e.g in the November - February timeslot) so keep your eyes peeled. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hows the instrument panel done? Is it moulded on detail? Hope they haven't gone down the clear parts route same as the Spit, Hurri etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Looks like a quality bit of kit that Edgar... thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Looking forward to the nationals to see this. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 It does look cracking, and to be honest, isn't stupidly massive. Sure it's big, but not stupid big Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) After a night's r&r, to continue:- wheel position looks right, to me paddle blades and needles Edited October 18, 2009 by Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Lovely photos Edgar, many thanks for posting, she looks a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) There's more:- This is the part that really got me going; when Scale Models wrote the original critique of the Revell 1/32 kit, they got the shape of the u/c nacelle wrong. It's convex around the wheel well, but, from a diagonal panel line, it dives into a concave shape, and it looks as though Airfix have got it right. Edited October 18, 2009 by Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Keep posting mate, you're making us all drool at the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) More "bits" The instrument panel's in this lot, and a bit of fiddling will bring up the detail; no sign of the instrument faces, though, sorry. more bits and more Edited October 18, 2009 by Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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