Daz's favourite - Heller Spitfire XVI - **FINISHED**

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » July 29th, 2014, 6:08 pm

I've chosen another of my favourites to do in this build:

Haven't chosen a scheme yet, but I will think of something before I start!

Post by **jssel** » July 29th, 2014, 6:13 pm

Yes, I have built a few of those. Wonderful kit. Always wondered where Heller got that shade of green on the Squadron Codes.

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 7th, 2014, 1:28 pm

I've chosen my paint scheme for this one. It'll be the old Central Gunnery School aircraft - silver/aluminium with a red spinner.

I already have one like that but I reckon a newer version won't go amiss.

(Plus, you can never have too many silver Spitfires!

)

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 9th, 2014, 6:48 pm

I'm going to make a start to this one on the 22nd at 9am.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » August 9th, 2014, 9:08 pm

This is a brilliant kit and one I really need to stock up on.

David.

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 16th, 2014, 10:34 pm

Sod it, I'm starting this wee beast now!

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 16th, 2014, 11:06 pm

Yeah, the box says Matchbox, but it's definitely the Heller kit in there!

The bits before painting....

Some painted cockpit bits...

Post by **jssel** » August 16th, 2014, 11:11 pm

Go Daren Go.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » August 16th, 2014, 11:25 pm

Watching with interest, this is a cracking kit.

David.

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 16th, 2014, 11:29 pm

More painted stuff:

Wings and cockpit bits assembled:

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 17th, 2014, 12:07 am

Fuselage being buttoned up....

Fuselage and wings so far....

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 17th, 2014, 12:28 am

Although it's not clear, my mobile says it is 00:18hrs - and the fuselage and wings are being put together.

DazDaMan · Post by **DazDaMan** » August 17th, 2014, 12:42 am

And, at 00:36hrs, I have a half-built Spit!

God, I really do love building these Heller Spits!

Post by **jssel** » August 17th, 2014, 1:54 am

Still on board, Daren. Given'er heck.

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 17th, 2014, 11:46 am

Great job so far.

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