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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 13:35:12 GMT -5
Now don't you all go crazy at once over this. Here's what I'm wanting to build next.  One of my favorite airplanes of all time, and an obscure variant to boot. G |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 19, 2013 13:44:01 GMT -5
Oh, a pointed tip wings spit  The last time I built a Spitfire I was maybe 14 or 15... All the times I see someone building one I feel nostalgy. All this means: Count me in, I'll follow. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 19, 2013 13:45:28 GMT -5
Crap! Bill lost his mind earlier... then John (ogrejohn)... now you have lost your mind too?!?!? Why not! Count me in... good luck G!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 15:11:56 GMT -5
Nice one G......This is basically a MkVb,with the extended wingtips,and a pressurised cockpit and the extra internal fuel tank in the fuselage.Built to operate at higher altitudes, hence the extended tips on the wings for better stability.
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 19, 2013 15:57:46 GMT -5
That reminds me of a certain Russian (ICM) Spit I have to complete, just 90% by now...  Im in, too! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 18:31:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the support gentlemen, you too Dicky.................
The pit is partially assembled and awaiting paint. I'll post pics later.
Hey could one of the mods move this to "Allied" please? I have no idea how I posted it here. Musta been the water.......
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 19, 2013 19:02:09 GMT -5
very very cool. i am watching with interest.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 19, 2013 20:48:55 GMT -5
Very nice, looking forward to this one G!
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Post by venom1 on Nov 20, 2013 0:23:23 GMT -5
I'm gettin' the water tested.........  Exxxcellent..... My plan is working a treat.  Ooops. Did I say that out loud?   Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by DeafStuG on Nov 20, 2013 9:43:47 GMT -5
Nice start.
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Post by Rick on Nov 23, 2013 9:05:44 GMT -5
Hey, I'll go out on a pointy wing tip and jump on board too! Last count I think I've got 3 or 4 Spits sitting in the stash waiting on some love. Go ahead "G", get me motivated to get one or three started!
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Post by dupes on Nov 23, 2013 9:16:13 GMT -5
I'm liking this wingy trend a LOT! Think everyone should give it a try.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 9:17:06 GMT -5
Looking forward to watching this one also G!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 0:52:41 GMT -5
Well we have had roughly 36 hours of rain, straight, so between that and work not alot has been accomplished this week. Good news though I did basecoat the pit with MM Acryl British Interior Green.
Pics tomorrow after I see my stepson and his lovely wife off. They decided to leave Las Vegas and after breakfast with the family tomorrow they start their move to Seattle. They have contemplated this for a while now and Brian scored a good job up there so he pulled the trigger and away they go.
Sad in a way but the kid's thinking straight.
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Post by Mence on Nov 24, 2013 2:12:41 GMT -5
Nice one G looking forward to progress pics.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 14:34:53 GMT -5
We have progress!    That's a dark gray for the panel and accents. I shade it further from there. G |
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Post by Leon on Nov 24, 2013 14:46:42 GMT -5
Nice progress G.I'll be looking in on this one.
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Post by bullardino on Nov 24, 2013 16:57:58 GMT -5
Oh, the wingie grows up Nice progress G |
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Post by venom1 on Nov 24, 2013 19:23:20 GMT -5
Oooo, painty bits! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 11:18:10 GMT -5
Thank you all! Slinging some more paint around, not sure of the results but I like it!     G |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 25, 2013 11:36:02 GMT -5
Nice process... interior looks nice too! Forgot to ask what scale is it?
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 25, 2013 12:00:28 GMT -5
looks fantastic from here. really like the ip. dry brushed?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 16:07:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys, Andy it's 1/48th scale.
Joe I drybrushed with a light gray enamel over the dark gray panel. Painted the instruments straight black first.
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 25, 2013 16:09:59 GMT -5
looks very good g. very good.
actually like drybrushing over the way they get painted. just seems to look better in scale.
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Post by Mence on Nov 25, 2013 16:33:58 GMT -5
Keep slinging the paint G, looking good.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 25, 2013 19:12:13 GMT -5
Keep slinging the paint G, looking good. Being from out west, G's dangerous with the paint! Nice work paint-slinger! |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 25, 2013 22:21:20 GMT -5
"If you're goin to shoot shoot DON'T talk" You a bad man G-Man Tony lee |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 26, 2013 6:21:59 GMT -5
I like it too, the IP is perfect |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 11:55:34 GMT -5
Thank you all!
Got it buttoned up and man there were fit issues galore. Wing to fuselage seam was a nightmare, I used a short length of sprue to jack up the left wing to fit the fuselage. There was at least a 1/16th inch step there. Cowling wasn't too bad, careful sanding fixed the seam there. The tail was darn near perfect in alignment with no seams.
Pics to come.
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Post by paulh. on Nov 26, 2013 12:03:23 GMT -5
For me Spits are the aircraft equivalent of the Leopard. Simply beautiful.
Looking forward to how this one develops.
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