OT's Entente cordiale Spitfire

[Old_Tonto]

Despite my best efforts I have to announce that the Blitzbau House is a no go this time round. Sadly SWAMBO's working hours mean I can't get away for any length of time.

So I will be doing a solo Blitz of a 1/72 Heller Spitfire Mk.16 which will hopefully end up looking something like this:


Strangely enough I don't recall building a French Spitfire before so there is a gap in my collection that needs filling.

I don't think a 24 build is a possibility so I will break it down into two 12 hour sessions comencing at 9am on the 18th. That is this comming Thursday. I hope you can join me as your encouragements (is that even a word?) are always welcome.

[Old_Tonto]

Well Grandad has just picked the kids up for the day & SWAMBO is on her way to work so it looks like this gig can go ahead. Here is the usual setup shot:


I have not made one of these for a while but it looks do-able. Only 32 pieces but I recall a few fit issues so I may spend time sanding and filling just for a change. Also the radiators don't look right so I may rectify that depending on time. I will just have to see how far I get today. If I get it assembled & primed in this first 12 hours I will be chuffed. I also have a few errands to run today so I may dip in & out.

I have no idea how accurate the colour scheme is as I can't find any pictorial evidence for it but it looks cool. I will have to steal decals from various sets but I should get a close representation. Hopefully that will be something to worry about in the second 12 hour session.

I will be startying in a few minutes once I get some clothes on.

[Old_Tonto]

Time for a piccy:


As you can see I have painted the interior green, picked out the few details in black & drybrushed a little silver over the top to highlight the details. I then used a cocktail stick to pick out some other details. The canopy is dry so I will mask it off before lunch.


Next up assemble the office & add seat harness.

[AndrewR]

Good start OT.
I hope you are properly dressed now

Cheers

Andree

[Dirkpitt289]

And here we go off on another exciting blitz.

I will be startying in a few minutes once I get some clothes on.

Of course we could have done without the information that you were setting up and taking photos in the nude.

[jssel]

Come on now. We all know real modelers build in their underwear.

Great start. Good luck.

[Old_Tonto]

Crikey, lunch time already!

Come on now. We all know real modelers build in their underwear.

Actually I was in the buff but wearing my dressing gown.

I had a few fit issues getting the cockpit tub closed up but all seems to be together now. I added a harness & head rest to the bucket seat as it all lookied a little bare & you might, just might, be able to make something out through the bubble canopy. Enough to fool the eye anyway.

I will try to get a picture of the inards before I put the canopy on. I always forget something on these Blitzaus.

Oh yes, here is the image:


I got the wings together but there was an alarming amount of flash on the upper leading edge so they will need a lot of attention.

Unfortunately no curry like we have at the Blitzbau House so it's off to the chippy now.

[jssel]

You are making great progress. Super.

[Dirkpitt289]

WOW, looks like you'll be done before night fall. My son was just looking over my shoulder and spotted the Ben 10 clock. He loves Ben 10. This is a blitz for everyone. Model building for me Ben 10 for the boy. Very entertaining so far.

[Old_Tonto]

Kebab meat & chips with garlic source. Enough calories to kill a horse.

And of course a glass of vino coz I is classey.

[jssel]

Have to keep your strength up O-T. Blitzing is demanding.

[Old_Tonto]

Here you go Dirk, a better view of the clock.


Plenty of filler is needed even though I aligned the halves as best I could. Bum - this will slow me down.

Dry fitting the wings reveals a big gap.


More to follow.

[kruaxi]

Bravo Tonto

[Saxon]

Dry fitting the wings reveals a big gap.


More to follow.

You must be rushing you got garlic sauce all over the plane!

looking forward to seeing it finished.

[jssel]

Thata boy, O-T. Looks awesome.