Andrew Jones Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Always wanted a model of a Seafire III in 1/48, have got the Airfix Seafire III/Spitfire Vc kit ,but was never entirely happy with the mix of parts and really wanted a folded wing option. So with the release of the new Seafire XVII kit and inspired by Chadders recent post I've decided to have a go my own way. I have used a the fuselage from a Mk I/Va kit with an Aires cockpit set, the folded option from the MkXVII and some spares from my bits box. Progress so far: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Always wanted a model of a Seafire III in 1/48, have got the Airfix Seafire III/Spitfire Vc kit ,but was never entirely happy with the mix of parts and really wanted a folded wing option. So with the release of the new Seafire XVII kit and inspired by Chadders recent post I've decided to have a go my own way. I have used a the fuselage from a Mk I/Va kit with an Aires cockpit set, the folded option from the MkXVII and some spares from my bits box.Progress so far: Interesting stuff. What prop and spinner are you using? Aeroclub do a really nice injection moulded one if it's still available. NB this swap would be a bit tricksier with the old Airfix Seafire III/Spitfire Vc kit because the Seafire F.17 wing chord is about 1.5mm greater at the wing root (the old Airfix wing is spot-on the outline in the Monforton drawings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Watching, we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Interesting stuff. What prop and spinner are you using? Aeroclub do a really nice injection moulded one if it's still available. NB this swap would be a bit tricksier with the old Airfix Seafire III/Spitfire Vc kit because the Seafire F.17 wing chord is about 1.5mm greater at the wing root (the old Airfix wing is spot-on the outline in the Monforton drawings). Dunno about the prop yet ,might try and modify a prop from the airfix MkIX kit as I'm trying to do this model on the cheap, The wing chord doesn't quite match on this one either as you can see by the filler on the wing root fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Dug an Airfix MkIX prop out and had a go at modifing it, added some strip to the trailing edge and blended it in, doesn't look to bad but will have to see it painted before I decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Pedro Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Looks good from here! eheheh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 I've done a bit more with this one, added the naval fittings, fuselage strenghtening longerons, reinforcing plates around radio hatch and catapult spools, have also added the spools , undercart from spares box and the arrestor hook. Just needs a bit of a polish and it's nearly time for a primer coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Great work and looks better than my Special Hobby version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 This week I have been mostly driving tractors, but I have found time to add a coat of primer courtesy of Halfords White primer rattlecan. I have also added the EDSG/DSlG from Humbrol Authentics with a hairy stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nice work. If you're still looking for a prop, Quickboost have just issued one (for the trivial consideration of £6!). http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/QB48396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcds Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nice work. If you're still looking for a prop, Quickboost have just issued one (for the trivial consideration of £6!).http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/QB48396 Aeroclub still have the four bladed prop. I got 3 the other week. Contact John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Got a gloss coat on and started to add the decals, made up from the spares box. Finished Seafire will represent an aircraft from 880 NAS ,HMS Implacable, BPF 1946. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 looking very very good, great work with a paintbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 looking very very good, great work with a paintbrush. Thanks Moofles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Coming along nicely - always great to see a BPF machine! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Well, my Seafires coming along nicely now, wings on , wheels on ,matt coat on. Still need to add the prop exhausts and sliding canopy. I think it's turning out quite well for a model basically built from the spares box. Edited September 7, 2011 by Andrew Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 what a spectactular seafire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelvy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I think it's turning out quite well for a model basically built from the spares box. I would have to agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-26luvr Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 A really super job of coverting. It is an inspiration for me to finish my one with the resin set. Carl T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 thats very nice that... have looked at this kit a couple of times but doesnt fit my USN build profile..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 thats very nice that... have looked at this kit a couple of times but doesnt fit my USN build profile..... Thanks Rob, but ! , you'll have a job to find this kit, it's a "bitsa", MkI fuselage , spare MkXVII wings and the rest from the spares box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Basically complete now, next post will be in ready for inspection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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