monthebiff Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thank's for the vote of confidence geedubelyer, have to say the HB rivet detail is very nicely done but I really want the domed detail on this one....should be interesting how it all turns out. Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thank's Maru. not much progress this weekend as I'm working hard to get my HK Mossie build finished as I really need the bench space back and also I'm real close now as I'm working through the paint scheme. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Here you go Harv, as requested with hole's drilled out, also spent a bit of time getting the Barracuda seat/ armour plate dry fitted and looking far better than the kit parts I have to say.... Also working on the fuselage interior now I have the rivet detail filled and sanded back so hopefully a decent update this weekend. Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Much better Andy !........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalize Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Cool. I have the same Barracuda seat for my MKIIa I am doing for this GB. Looking forward to seeing more. David. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Done some work on the port half of the fuselage this evening, here is the comparison between my filed and the standard kit rivet detail....... Then moved on to the cockpit side wall, very impressed with the HB kit so far!! Also been looking at the lower wing and the HB kit would have you fit the slipper tank for the option I am building My question is......did the USAAF use these slipper tank's on the Mk Vb Trop as I've not seen any picture's of this..... would love to add it to the buils but only if it was used and I have photo evidence. Any help would be most appreciated on this little conundrum gentlemen. As always thank's for looking in on this one. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Did you pre drill the mounting holes for intake and slipper tank ?.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not yet Harv.......no hole's drilled whatsoever in the lower wing currently. I have a Tamiya offering of the slipper tank in the spare's box to use if I go down that route. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another one of your thoughtful meticulous builds Andy, I like it a lot! How's the Hurricane going.....thinking of starting mine soon. Max monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Done some work on the port half of the fuselage this evening, here is the comparison between my filed and the standard kit rivet detail....... Then moved on to the cockpit side wall, very impressed with the HB kit so far!! Also been looking at the lower wing and the HB kit would have you fit the slipper tank for the option I am building My question is......did the USAAF use these slipper tank's on the Mk Vb Trop as I've not seen any picture's of this..... would love to add it to the buils but only if it was used and I have photo evidence. Any help would be most appreciated on this little conundrum gentlemen. As always thank's for looking in on this one. Regards. Andy I've just had a quick look through "American Spitfire Camouflage and markings" (Ventura) and could not find any photos of a Mk.Vb with a slipper tank, there was a photo of a Mk.IX with a 90 gallon tank so they were about. Cheers Dennis monthebiff and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another one of your thoughtful meticulous builds Andy, I like it a lot! How's the Hurricane going.....thinking of starting mine soon. Max The Hurricane is coming along nicely Max and should have an update pretty soon, currently at the point of dry fitting and adjusting the lower wing prior to reaching for the glue, also have my HK Mosquito at the weathering stage and nearly finished as well as this build so plenty going on at the moment!! Looking forward to seeing your take on the PCM Hurricane as well. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've just had a quick look through "American Spitfire Camouflage and markings" (Ventura) and could not find any photos of a Mk.Vb with a slipper tank, there was a photo of a Mk.IX with a 90 gallon tank so they were about. Cheers Dennis Thank you for that Dennis, I've also been having a scout round and can't find any evidence of a Vb in American service with the tank fitted so I'm thinking I'll not fit one to my build. Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Decided it was time to have a little break from my PCM Hurricane build and spend some time on this one, so managed to get the fuselage interiors finished ready for painting...... Then removed the moulded instrument panel detail ready for the new panel and also added the Barracuda resin detail as well........ Then on to the cockpit floor which is now ready for the Barracuda parts to be added........ And finally built up the Merlin, well I say built up the Merlin.......as it looks not a lot like a Merlin and I'm adding all the engine cowls, I built it as far as I thought necessary and no more..... Looking forward to getting some colour on the cockpit on this one during the coming week. Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Have to say I'm loving this Hobby Boss Spitfire.........great fit, great detail and fantastic value for money. Took me just over an hour to assemble the wings to this point with what looks like only minimal cleaning up to do afterwards. Found the clear gun bay covers a little gimmicky but it's only a very minor gripe!! Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hi Andy, you're fairly whizzing along with this project and it's a treat to see. Thanks for taking the time to detail the build. I'm finding it fascinating. I'm also very eager to see everything all painted up. Looking great so far. Cheers. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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