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[Martin R]

If I manage to finish the Mk.XII, I might be in a position to add a high-back Mk.XVI Spitfire to the mix, if that's allowed?

That sounds splendid, old chap.

Regards,

Martin

[Stuart]

Um...

When I threw away the box/old sprues from PR.X I think I may have thrown away the old wing sprue for my 24. The problem is that it seems to have had tailwheel on it as I no longer seem to have one...

Does anyone have a spare?

Cheers

Stuart

[DavidWomby]

I have a spare from the Frog XIV but I expect you'll get a better (and closer) offer. If you want it, Stuart, PM me.

David

[Stuart]

I have a spare from the Frog XIV but I expect you'll get a better (and closer) offer. If you want it, Stuart, PM me.

David

Thanks David - that'd be great. I'll PM my details as soon as I get a chance.

Cheers

Stuart

[DavidWomby]

I'm looking at radiators for the F45 and FR46 (and same will apply to 21, 22, 24 and 47). I am thinking they are deeper and slightly different in shape at the rear edge than those on the earlier Griffon Spitfires and Seafires. Is that right?

David

[splash]

I'm looking at radiators for the F45 and FR46 (and same will apply to 21, 22, 24 and 47). I am thinking they are deeper and slightly different in shape at the rear edge than those on the earlier Griffon Spitfires and Seafires. Is that right?

David

David this link will take you to a good plan view diagram of the mk 17 with details about the radiator http://www.geocities.jp/yoyuso/spit47/17bottom.html it might help you see if the later versions had different radiators.

[DazDaMan]

If I manage to finish the Mk.XII, I might be in a position to add a high-back Mk.XVI Spitfire to the mix, if that's allowed?

That sounds splendid, old chap.

Regards,

Martin

I'll see how I get on!

[DavidWomby]

I'm looking at radiators for the F45 and FR46 (and same will apply to 21, 22, 24 and 47). I am thinking they are deeper and slightly different in shape at the rear edge than those on the earlier Griffon Spitfires and Seafires. Is that right?

David

David this link will take you to a good plan view diagram of the mk 17 with details about the radiator http://www.geocities.jp/yoyuso/spit47/17bottom.html it might help you see if the later versions had different radiators.

I am now sure the 21-47 had much deeper radiators than than the XII-XIX. Have to work out what to do back on the build thread.

David

[Purplethistle]

Anyone got spare 602 Sqn 'LO - * codes and Lion Rampant crest from the old tool 1/48 Spit Vb? I'm looking to make a XVI as Raymond Baxters kite. Probably not get it done for this GB, but it's on my 'To do.....soon' list.

[DavidWomby]

Sorry, PT, I wish I had the decals to help but I do hope you find them and build Raymond Baxter's Spitfire. I remember him from Tomorrow's World, of course, and the coverage of the Jaguar maiden flight in particular. He was always so enthusiastic about aeroplanes and a great commentator.

David

[DazDaMan]

TB382, LO-Z. A survivor, too, being rebuilt to fly.

I can have a look for you, PT. I did have the old-tool Airfix VB built up, so might have the spare decals lying around.

[DazDaMan]

Raymond Baxter also did the fantastic Spitfire documentary featuring Bader and Tuck in the 1970s.

[Purplethistle]

Might even attempt a 'Raymond' pilot figure to go with it.

[Purplethistle]

Well, that's me at a loose end now chaps. Any spare kites that need taken up to bring the Squadron up to full strength?

[Kitaholic]

How about the F.23? Could be an interesting one