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TopGun · Posted: Tue 28 Jul 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

Nice start.

This what the new one looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/my_subscri...p;sq=&dm=2&s=vFYe307hV8o#

dinotramp · Posted: Tue 28 Jul 2009 13:18 pm Post subject:

I'll have to have a go at that one!
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Bob(K) · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009 07:06 am Post subject:

It is starting to look like a Spitfire, but the kit is showing its age. The tail wings and canopy are now in place. The canopy is a poor fit and there is a gap where the port main wing meets the fuselage. Some filling has been done, which will have to be sanded away before further work can be done:

Bob(K)

Bob(K) · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

Latest progress report: The building is complete less the undercarriage:

On seeing the photographs I noticed that the propeller is sitting at a strange angle. That will have to come of and the nose will need some more sanding to correct this.

Bob(K)

thomasweir · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009 12:54 pm Post subject:

Looking good Bob, I like your pilot.

Badwolf · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009 21:13 pm Post subject:

That's coming along well.

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Bob(K) · Posted: Thu 30 Jul 2009 15:04 pm Post subject:

Bit of progress today. I have started the painting. I thought I would kick off with the stripes and build the colours up from there. So first up some white bands with added masking tape:

Then the black is added and a coat of overall ocean grey:

This followed by camouflage green stripes:

And then the masking tape is removed:

There is a fair bit of tidying up to do, which will be followed by the underside.

Bob(K)

thomasweir · Posted: Thu 30 Jul 2009 15:50 pm Post subject:

Coming along nicely

stuzzar · Posted: Thu 30 Jul 2009 15:56 pm Post subject:

Looking good

Cheers

Stu

Bob(K) · Posted: Sun 27 Sep 2009 10:06 am Post subject:

Quick update. This project is on hold for the time being. I am working overseas, but should be back in 3 weeks or so. I will finish this off on my return, although I have missed the GB deadline.

Bob(K)

TimJ · Posted: Sun 27 Sep 2009 16:13 pm Post subject:

Ratch · Posted: Sun 27 Sep 2009 20:40 pm Post subject:

No deadlines, just targets

Keep at it Bob

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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 27 Sep 2009 21:50 pm Post subject:

Stripy Spitfire Goodness!

While I can't wait for the new Mk.IX kit, the old one still looks pretty damned good if you squint at it a bit!

All the best
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TopGun · Posted: Tue 29 Sep 2009 20:19 pm Post subject:

Nice work on the stripes

And I think as long as you make a start before the deadline it's all good
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Bob(K) · Posted: Thu 15 Oct 2009 18:50 pm Post subject:

Back home now, so I can continue with this little kit. The undersides have now been painted light grey and invasion stripes added:

That's the basic paintwork done. Now to tidy up, particularly on the stripes, and then prepare for the first layer of gloss clear.

Bob(K)

Roger 410 · Posted: Thu 15 Oct 2009 20:07 pm Post subject:

Don`t worry about the stripes. Lots of the real ones were anything but nice straight lines.
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Bob(K) · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 15:53 pm Post subject:

Finished at last. A good tidy up and a coat of Clear Gloss. I then added the Decals, which were by Barracuda and represent a Spitfire MK IX in 1944 from 412 Sqn RCAF:

Although late for the GB, it was a fun kit to build, but it is showing its age. I look forward to the new MK IX from Airfix, which should be released soon.

Bob(K)

Roger 410 · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 16:12 pm Post subject:

That looks excellent.

BTW like the background, how was it done?
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TimJ · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 16:24 pm Post subject:

Great build Bob.

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thomasweir · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 16:26 pm Post subject:

Great build