DonH Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I would like to join this group build with a Tamiya IX + a Tamiya XVI. My build pace is glacial and I won't start before January, so my chances of completion in time are close to zero. However, I want to participate out of respect for Edgar. I can't say I knew him. We exchanged e-mails a few times regarding various Spitfire details. All I can say is, he was a complete gentleman and a tremendous source of knowledge. He is missed. MikeC and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Speed isn't important Don (trust me - I'm as slow as they come) - the fun is in taking part... I can't remember the last time Edgar finished a model - but that wasn't important - it was the research that was his reward. Iain MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hi Don, this will be a fitting tribute to the man I'm sure. I shall keenly follow any progress as watching the Tamiya kit's being built is always a treat. I look forward to seeing you get started on your builds. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi, The build is kinda started. I have opened the box of the XVIe and started snipping plastic. I will post a pic this weekend. Thanks for dropping by. MikeC, geedubelyer and dmthamade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Spitfire XVIe in progress!! I have been have an enjoyable week sitting at my dining room table snipping bits of plastic off sprue and glueing them together. I decided to see how far I could get before I had to commit to the paint booth. The answer is - quite a long way. The engine, frame and firewall are together (cowlings are on so no need to paint). Wings are almost complete with just the clipped tips to add. Rudder, tailplanes and ailerons are all done. I have stuck some miscellaneous bits to the cockpit walls. And then.... I thought, "As this is an OOB build, modelled in flight, you won't see much of the cockpit with the canopy closed and a pilot in place. So, why not hand paint the cockpit?" And that's what I have just done. I used Mr Color 364 Aircraft Grey Green thinned 50/50 with Mr Levelling Thinner. This paint is a pretty good match for interior green IMO and is my new favourite having taken over from Humbrol 78. Anyway, I took a big hairy stick and almost literally slapped it on everything that needed a coat. Wow! What a paint. It has dried to a semi-matt sheen with NO, count'em, NO brush marks. I cannot believe it as I am no master at brush painting, believe me. Even the photo etch has taken to it nicely. Just finished some detailed painting with Tamiya semi-gloss black and it is all looking quite nice. Next up, a bit of aluminium paint and a wash and weather. Pics to come when I stop having fun and the light is better. Cheers Don Edited January 16, 2016 by DonH BloorwestSiR and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Your enthusiasm is contagious Don. Great to hear everything is going well. I look forward to seeing the images when you get a chance. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Having fun is why we all got into this hobby. So it sounds like you're doing something right! I've got a XVI in the stash and although I don't think it'll be too different (cut down fuselage notwithstanding) from my IX, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Carl geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 A spit 25 will be a great addition welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Don.. How are you getting along..hopefully enjoying the build. Hi I have a work induced interruption to the fun. Will post some pics at the weekend. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi I have a work induced interruption to the fun. Will post some pics at the weekend. Too bad Don. Did you get the chance to do any modelling this weekend? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Too bad Don. Did you get the chance to do any modelling this weekend? Cheers. Nad, nichts, nothing. Now packing to get on a plane to Shanghai. It will be Friday before I get home. First week in Feb is looking pretty clear though, I hope to get something done then. Cheers Don geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yep, I feel your pain. She'll be there waiting when you get back. Have a safe trip. Cheers. DonH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 At last, some photos. Taken with my iPhone, so sorry for the poor quality. Wings and fuselage Now onto some cockpit stuff: I would also like to introduce you to the pilot - Edgar A. Obviously, I still have to attach his head and one arm, but he will be guiding this particular Spitfire on its journey through this build. His mate, Edgar B, will be piloting the Mk IX when I get onto that. That's all for now. I hope to close up the fuselage this week and then either start filling rivets on the wing or start the Mk IX, or both. Cheers Don geedubelyer, MikeC and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Neat work Don. Good to see you making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I shook the box and a MkXVIe fell out.... I have got the MkXVIe almost ready for primer. Some small areas that need touching up, that's all. Edgar A is still without his head. This will be added after paint as it makes the cockpit easier to mask without it. PLEASE REMIND ME TO ADD HIS HEAD BEFORE I PUT THE CANOPY ON!!!! Then I shook another box and a Mk IX started to fall out.... No painting on the engine, it is just there to hold the cowlings and prop in place. So now we have IX and XVI in progress. Not much is going to happen for the next few weeks due to work but I hope to really crack on with this in April and actually finish the GB on time. Cheers Don mozart, geedubelyer and MikeC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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