SciFi58 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I admire anyone willing to tackle what was clearly meant to be a toy and turn it into an accurate representation. These kits, the older ones at least, are great starts but need a lot of additional work. Great job! geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I admire anyone willing to tackle what was clearly meant to be a toy and turn it into an accurate representation. These kits, the older ones at least, are great starts but need a lot of additional work. Great job! Hi SciFi, I like to think of it as an opportunity to see if I have actually learned anything in my 50+years of modeling. Thanks, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks for all the kind comments guys. I have resolved the horizontal stabilizer and elevator fit issues and have been working on the fit of the engine cowlings. Yes they are just as challenging as the others have proven to be! Maybe some photos later in the week business travel last week cut into my modeling time. Cheers, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Keep up the good work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Barry .... seeing your builds I think you are a competent excellent modeler.and no matter how many years one does something,you are always learning. Thank you sir! You are absolutely right when it comes to learning. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Quick up date. Cowlings mastered, fit turned out pretty good after a lot of filing and shimming. I have made the initial spinner fit up. How does the positioning of the spinner and contour look with respect to the nose cowls? Thanks for looking!! Barry sandokan, Ripaman and Menelaos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looks good to me Barry, I know squat....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 All looks fine to me too Barry, very neat and precise. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi Barry "The spinner and contour look with respect to the nose cowls " lloks just fine on my end/ Nice work figuring out a "quick" for the elevator fit issue as well. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalize Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Nice close up shots. Coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 coming along nicely, looks snug and fit to me as well. Kudos to you building this kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well I finally reached the point where I could fit the Trumpeter Hurricane Exhaust as they are the correct early style. Here are some photos of my first attempt and to my eye it looks about right. I have limited (1) good reference drawings and not sure how far they should protrude from the cowling. I am not using an engine so they will be secured to the inside of the cowling. I would appreciate any input from those in the know. Thanks, Barry SciFi58, sandokan and geedubelyer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) There's some good reference photos of exhausts in here, http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234985082-spitfire-mki-exhausts-references-and-painting/ Click on the photos in dogsbody's post. Have a look here as well, http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234964080-supermarine-spitfire-mki/ Cheers Dennis Edited January 23, 2016 by dennismcc geedubelyer and sandokan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Barry Fantastic progress on the Spit and absolutely enjoying following your progress. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hey Dennis, Thanks for the link to Dogsbody's post, awesome pictures. The first couple of shots remind me why I think the Spitfire is the most graceful aircraft ever designed. As aircraft have evolved especially those now in order to be speedy and stealthy do not have a single symmetrical curve on them. Sort of like the modern women no "curves" give me Spitfires and Marilyn Monroe; Vavavoom! Barry geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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