Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build.....
Before I forget, if anyone else has this kit in the stash, and is contemplating building it, keep an eye on the undercarriage legs. For some reason, Revell have seen fit to mould the top of the leg separate from the rest, which means it's an inherent weak spot.
You can do two things here - either make sure the gear leg is well cured before fitting it onto the model, or change the undercarriage legs to a suitable alternative.
Needless to say, I did neither, and have had to try to repair the damage to the port-side leg! Fingers crossed it holds this time!
You can do two things here - either make sure the gear leg is well cured before fitting it onto the model, or change the undercarriage legs to a suitable alternative.
Needless to say, I did neither, and have had to try to repair the damage to the port-side leg! Fingers crossed it holds this time!
Daren
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build.....
Cheers for the tip DazDazDaMan wrote:Before I forget, if anyone else has this kit in the stash, and is contemplating building it, keep an eye on the undercarriage legs. For some reason, Revell have seen fit to mould the top of the leg separate from the rest, which means it's an inherent weak spot.
You can do two things here - either make sure the gear leg is well cured before fitting it onto the model, or change the undercarriage legs to a suitable alternative.
Needless to say, I did neither, and have had to try to repair the damage to the port-side leg! Fingers crossed it holds this time!
Best wishes
Jim
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build.....
No worries, mate.
Incidentally, I may have just ordered another one of these, and the 1/32 Mosquito, for less than £30.
Incidentally, I may have just ordered another one of these, and the 1/32 Mosquito, for less than £30.
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Decals are going on.....
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build.....
Great stuff, this big Spit is coming together very nicely Daren.
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build.....
Just the stencils to go on, then the prop, pitot tube and canopy to be fixed on, and a final coat of varnish....!
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And she is..... DONE!
Must admit, while I'm quite glad it's finished, I'm quite sad to have to let it go. It came out pretty nicely in the end. I hope the new owner will like it!
Must admit, while I'm quite glad it's finished, I'm quite sad to have to let it go. It came out pretty nicely in the end. I hope the new owner will like it!
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Great finish Daz; you're knocking 'em out for fun now!
Best wishes
Jim
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
I've just been telling a mate on Facebook that I'll have to get another one so I can do P7350 in one of the 603 Squadron schemes from that decal sheet (EXCELLENT decals, by the way!).
That said, I saw a conversion set on eBay the other day that would turn a Mk.II into a low-back Mk.XVI. That is also very tempting....
That said, I saw a conversion set on eBay the other day that would turn a Mk.II into a low-back Mk.XVI. That is also very tempting....
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Lovely job! I'd be interested in seeing you do the low-back, though.
Kevan Bailey
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Very bloody carefully!Kevan Bailey wrote: I'd be interested in seeing you do the low-back, though.
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Your customer should be very happy -- it's a very neat & tidy job !!
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Nice work Daren. Anyone would think you liked Spitfires
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Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Nice build, your customer will be pleased with that, thanks for sharing.
George B.
Re: Daz's Commissioned Spitfire build..... **FINISHED**
Thanks for the kind words, chaps.
I'll send the customer a couple of photos later on today - fingers crossed he likes it!
I'll send the customer a couple of photos later on today - fingers crossed he likes it!
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