Shaka HI Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Beautiful, Carl! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Excellent work Carl!! I think the new landing gear will make a big difference to the way she sits, and looks. Beautiful finish, you're almost there!! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Great job all around and very attractive paint scheme! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just had to comment...this is one heck of sexy aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Beautiful, Carl! Thanks Shaka! Just had to comment...this is one heck of sexy aircraft! She certainly is that. The Griffon powered Spits are my favourite variant. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Excellent work Carl!! I think the new landing gear will make a big difference to the way she sits, and looks. Beautiful finish, you're almost there!! Richard Thanks Richard! I really was a bit surprised at the difference in appearance there is due to the slightly longer legs and also being spaced further apart. Great job all around and very attractive paint scheme! Alain Thanks Alain! Thankfully there are only a couple decals left to apply. R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 The canopy had a separate frame to attach. Mine was warped and didn't fit very well. I had to do a bit of sanding to get a better fit. After some judicious polishing, it was as good as new. I then masked it off inside and out in preparation for paint. That being done, I applied the decals and she was done! I'll take some better pics soon. One last one with all her benchmates. Carl BradG, LSP_Kevin, Panzerwomble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Fantastic Carl! I can't believe this is the Matchbox kit! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 lovely mate BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Great job Carl. Could I get some glamour shots for the gallery when you have a chance? BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Carl, this is looking just s u p e r b ! One of the best Matchbox Spitfire F Mk.24 I have ever seen, that's for sure. When I saw what you have done with the canopy I understood, that I just can't leave mine as it is, I mean as poorly fitted as it actually is. Excellent job! However, I will rather adjust the canopy frame at its end, because this part of the Matchbox canopy is much too flat already. I'd love to see the gallery Best regards Hubert BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 By Jove, you've got it! Great work. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 well done, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 That looks absolutely spot on, nice one. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Wow...just wow. Good for you for persevering on this one, all that work paid off in buckets. She looks great, a long way from what comes in the box! Time to take some glamour shots of her by herself. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now