Phartycr0c Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I nust admit I started this build following a discussion with Royboy and Iain, shortly after hearing the sad news of Edgars passing. Im currently on a construction ban so it will give you all a chance to catch up. With only the cockpit bits and bats done, im nowhere near the 25% exclusion point. Photos to follow once the ban is lifted. Have a good Christmas everybody. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Have you cleared the ban yet? Look forward to seeing what you come up with! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Ban is off! This is where I am so far. Construction consists of engine, cockpit, engine bulkhead and general spraying up of parts with interior green before any detailing takes place. Xtradecal are providing the markings In this scheme, So other than the markings, taking into account everything else looks Spitfireish this will be out of the box as best I can. PS, I didnt post the photos like this, they are rotated in Photobucket but the link comes out like this Doh! Edited December 27, 2015 by Phartycr0c tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Update, Cockpit engine and bulkheads completed and the fuselage buttoned up. I must say this kit really is going together well, no fit issues as yet. Wings n stuff next. Iain, geedubelyer and tomv87 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 That's all looking pretty straightforward, neat and tidy. I think I'm liking HB's method of cockpit construction rather than Revell's one where the "boxed cockpit" is fitted inside the fuselage shell since I'm having a few fit issues with mine, though that's probably my modelling technique! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Looking good, it sure is a nice kit to work with. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Something Spitfire shaped is emerging. Note the small line of filler on the starboard wing, which try as I might, refused to sit centrally. I must admit, despite reading many reviews of this kit, I did not take on board the issues around the rear tailplane, i.e ribbed one side, riveted the other. (why did they do that?) I thought about rubbing flat and re riveting the ribbed upper surface but I cannot spend too much time on correcting this as I need to crack on with the B17 waiting in the wings. Anyhoo, ancillaries canopy then ready for paint. I was going to build this one panels off but I have decided to do her buttoned up with the exception of the canopy in order to maintain those lovely Spitfire lines. Edited January 4, 2016 by Phartycr0c geedubelyer and tomv87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Wow, you're really motoring through this one, Dave! Looks good, mate. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Crikey, cracking on or what! I assume those small panels where the flap linkage comes through the upper wing surface are part of the moulding on the kit? I'm going to have to cut mine out on my Revell Spit. Max Edited January 5, 2016 by mozart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Coming along nicely Cheers Dennis Edited January 5, 2016 by dennismcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Really nice work on this one, Are the cannons the standard kit parts or have you grafted on some turned AM barrels? Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Andy The canons are the kit parts which have been sprayed up in Tamiya metallic grey. A further quick update for me, Underside grey applied, silver primer preshading and salt particles for walkway weathering added together with the blu tack masking worms. This is how the salt looks after ocean grey application. Now into the green. On another note, can anyone help me with how the underwing landing lights sit. Despite the instructions I cannot for the life of me visualise how they go together and cant find any references to work from. Can anyone help? tomv87 and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 And now with added Camouflage. geedubelyer and tomv87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Fantastic cammo work, never tried the salt technique myself and looking forward to seeing your results. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks Andy, Secretly i'm pleased with the way it has turned out because at some stage in the future I have a HK mozzie looming so this build has been used as a bit of a test both on colours and techniques. Next up stripes and stuff. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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