Splash's Seafire Mk XV ***Finished ***

Sissel · Post by **Sissel** » March 9th, 2013, 6:25 pm

Ooh, now that is looking very nice! Love the cleanlyness of the lines.
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Old_Tonto · Post by **Old_Tonto** » March 10th, 2013, 5:45 pm

Excellent paint work Splash. She is coming together.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » March 10th, 2013, 5:47 pm

That looks great splash.

David.

Post by **splash** » March 11th, 2013, 9:22 am

Quick update, I separated the elevator and rudder and re-positioned them in a more realistic a/c at rest position.

The red spinner is only temporary and will be replaced by a dark blue one.

Saxon · Post by **Saxon** » March 11th, 2013, 11:20 am

coming along nicely

Post by **splash** » March 13th, 2013, 10:19 am

The Airfix Mk IX parts have fitted well but im going to have to use the Frog canopy as the Airfix version is to small at the back.

Post by **splash** » March 13th, 2013, 1:47 pm

I think I have made a boob looking at the photo I think I have put the legs on the wrong way around

Post by **splash** » March 17th, 2013, 1:53 pm

I have come to the conclusion that the Frog Spitfire MkXIV is a poor kit the shape of the wing fillets are all wrong. Because of this I'm having a re-think about the markings and going for an a/c that has the DSG end at the wing joint.

Having done a bit of research I found a MkXV that had its starboard wing changed from an older a/c with DSG/Dark Slate Grey and had two different sets of markings.

So it's out with the masking tape and all change again.

Post by **splash** » March 17th, 2013, 3:16 pm

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » March 17th, 2013, 3:38 pm

That looks rather cool, it's always a real change to see something a little different.

David.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » March 17th, 2013, 3:54 pm

Wonderful work - that looks really good!

Post by **splash** » March 17th, 2013, 6:01 pm

Just the Royal Navy and serial numbers to add before I can call this one finished.

Post by **splash** » March 17th, 2013, 7:56 pm

Seafire MkXV, SW912 134/T of 804 NAS, HMS Theseus, 14th Carrier Air Group, February 1947.

Chuck Finley · Post by **Chuck Finley** » March 17th, 2013, 8:06 pm

Nice build. Now we are up to two completions!

Sissel · Post by **Sissel** » March 17th, 2013, 9:53 pm

Very nice, Splash! I see your Seafires in several threads. I get confused what's what.

I must do a Seafire soon.

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