Chris Jephcott Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) So... Here we go... this is where I have got to with this build: She's hit a deep stall mainly due to the amount of time that I have for model making at the moment, and also that I am awaiting for a spare part to come from Pocketbond (this might scupper the entire project I'm afraid!) - basically, when I finally got around to inspecting the clear parts, the front windshield was cracked in half quite badly - so much so that when I touched it, it fell in half. So that's the absolute deal breaker... I need either pocketbond to stop their fannying around, or to find a replacement part that will do the job... A lot more work is needed on her too. I want to drybrush the panel lines, re work the guns and cannons, redo the flaps, and a bit of rescribing. Then obviously, it's the gloss coat, decals, gloss coat 2, weathering and finally a matt coat. however... here we go. Fingers crossed for pocketbond to pull out the goods! Edited January 13, 2011 by Chris Jephcott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Thats lovely chris. sunning work so far. As some will know I'm not a lover of pocketbond, I have the MD's Email Address somewhere if you want it, (we have crossed swords before, over parts!) However mate, have you tried Airfix, there Mk Vb kit should be a close (and tweekable fit) specially if you get the complete clear sprue. probably be quicker than waiting for pocketbook. Good Luck Dave Edited November 27, 2010 by zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 A quick update - a spare canopy has been ordered from Airfix, so hopefully this will be here asap! It's a question as to whether their royal highnesses Pocketbond pull their fingers out or whether Airfix can steal the show now! Sadly, work has already hit a slow point - I've been in bed for the last 2 days with the flu. A great start to any Group build, I'm sure we'd all agree!!! Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlpainter Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 hi when it comes to pocketbond i phoned him every week for three months for a canopy for my 32nd scale flanker it took three years to get here by that time i had bought the xacto one but it was a matter of principal he is not a nice bloke to deal with cheers simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 hi when it comes to pocketbond i phoned him every week for three months for a canopy for my 32nd scale flanker it took three years to get here by that time i had bought the xacto one but it was a matter of principal he is not a nice bloke to deal with cheers simon Hum Anyone see a Trend developing here? Anyway Chris Glad the suggestion to try Airfix was of use. I'm sure they will come through faster than pocketbond. Good luck with this one Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 DAve, Many thanks for the suggestion in the first place... The bad news is that I'm now tempted to buy the airfix kit anyway, just to get the canopy piece and then make it at some stage in the not too distant future!! I can't do it... I just can't... but it looks so nice!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 DAve,Many thanks for the suggestion in the first place... The bad news is that I'm now tempted to buy the airfix kit anyway, just to get the canopy piece and then make it at some stage in the not too distant future!! I can't do it... I just can't... but it looks so nice!! Cheers! your Welcome the Airfix spitfire kit is only the Mk1 kit with a few extra bits on a new sprue. so the kit still has all of the faults of the original, ie toy like Undercarriage, massive hinges on the moving surfaces etc. but it can be used as a base for a model with improvements, but I don't think there is two much aftermarket stuff about for it. However with a little work, it would certainly look impressive next to the float plane VB. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Right, I have spent today touching it up (oh er missus!)... This is where she is at the moment - there's still a lot more work to go on, but I've given a coat of Klear today, so I can get on with the weathering and generally other small fiddley bits that need to be done... Notice Cat in background looking less than interested in my work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Nice one Chris, will look good when you get it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 THIS IS NOT DEAD!!!! The Airfix spare parts arrived yesterday morning and I have spent today fitting and fettling with the front part of the canopy. I've managed to fit it properly and have filled up the remaining gap with white glue. I'm going to see how this sets before painting over it. There's a good chance that she'll be ready for Decals very shortly now. Thank you so much for your suggestion Dave, it really has saved me a world of pain with Pocketbond. But she'll be complete before you know it. Just as well - as I've got the nod to go to Athens again for 3 months at the end of January. Ohhh heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Chris! Glad you've resurrected her as I was really looking forward to seeing this one finished! Hope you're well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yaaa nice one Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 DISASTER!!!! Just as it was starting to pick up again, I get called off a week long standby to go and do some flights from Southampton. Well, it's just 2 nights... but either way, it scuppers the plans to put the decals on this afternoon! Oh well... At least, now I'll get a chance to go to the Solent Sky Museum. Not all is lost. Better make sure I have some money, as I suspect I might have to buy some kits. In other news though, I'm going to have to recatalogue all my kits as the bloody computer with the spreadsheet on has finally corrupted its C drive and I've lost it! Oh well, life is what happens when we should all be making model kits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ok! Here she is! Need to touch up the flaps (ohh err!) and a couple more little bits and bobs, but this is where she stands tonight, with the retrofitted Airfix Spitfire Vb Canopy added to her... Enjoy!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I just noticed, I haven't given the top of the cowling a coat of Klear yet. Oh well! The next thing to do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Looking good Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Looking good Chris! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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