Hubert Boillot Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Ok, I am a strong proponent of this GB, and feel my fellow modellers should sometimes be ready to move out of their comfort range of guns-and-bombs-bristling-camoed-WWII-fighters ! I therefore hope this thread will be an encouragement for them to try something different, just as I am doing here. If you know me, or have read some of my posts, you will know that I have always professed NEVER to build a Spitstang or Messerwulf, and that my stash has more resin and esoteric injected plastic than most would consider lawful But only fools never change their mind, so here is (another) entry from me in this GB, AND my first Tamiya kit ever , AND my first Spifire ever! Now if this is not a proof of the bad influence of LSP on my firmly-set beliefs, what will be ? So here is my entry, with the compulsory "starting shots" and comments, more to take a date, as I have another one to complete in the "Jurassic Plastic" GB first, but I am now commited : Tamiya's (gorgeous, I reckon, from fondling the sprues) Spitfire Mk IXc It will be built as the famous MH434, in its G-ASJV silver, white and blue livery. No guns, not a hint a Dark Green or Ocean Grey or Medium Sea Grey ! ( I am willing to "compromise" my standards, but not to that point, guys, besides the explicit GB rules ! ) And even though it can be built OOB from all the threads I have read here, i have added a few AM, that I hope will improve on the fantastic kit base: RAM decals RAM32-002 "G-ASJV" decals sheet - that was the minimum for the entry anyway Yahu Models YMA3220 Spitfire Mk IX early instrument panel, which is the absolute bees knees when it comes to finesse of details some BarracudaCast replacements : the rock covers with the Rolls_royce logos, the 4-slot maninwheels, the door with the separate crowbar (which was possibly red in G-ASJV livery times ), the seat with leather backpad, the starboard cokpit sidewall, and finally the cockpit upgrade set with finer-than-the-kit details such as the control stick or throttle quadrant and finally, a RB Productions Sutton QS QL QP, which I conjectured would have been fitted on G-ASJV when she was sporting her blue/white/silver livery. And finally, if you ask about my "Spirit of Africa" build thread here as well, it is not forgotten, and will be continued. I felt however that interjecting an "easier" kit could be a good boost to my modelling time and possibly to the interest of this GB for my fellow LSPers. (As as side comment, I just hope that life will be more gentle for my modelling than the last week (although it looks pretty grim right now) and will spare me some bench-time in the near future. and btw, my Gee Bees build on the "Jurassic Plastic" GB has progressed, but I need to oragnise and write-up the description of this update, and that will not be before another 10 days I suspect) Thanks for enduring my ramblings ! Hubert Edited January 28, 2017 by MostlyRacers Jeff, Fooesboy, Alain Gadbois and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Hubert, Great subject and great kit to work with! The result will be spectacular, I am sure! Alain Hubert Boillot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Can't wait to see this one come together! I'll have to run out and get some more Jiffy Pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Pbbffffft! I didn't think you'd lower yourself to such an "easy" build! I disappointed at you Hubert! Hubert Boillot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) So sorry, Shaka I promise I won't do it again (even if it is to encourage LSPers to think outside their camoed box) Hubert , the (already) remorseful Edited January 28, 2017 by MostlyRacers Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Way to go Hubert. I promise, you won't be disappointed with this kit. It's absolutely fantastic. I'll be following with great interest. Cheers, Wolf Jeff, Shaka HI and Hubert Boillot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Oh !! a Spitfire ( even in civil dress) from Hubert , that's an event ! this will change from your usual "comfort area" ....... humm , Watch out mate , you could enjoy it ..... sure you will , Alain Hubert Boillot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Oh !! a Spitfire ( even in civil dress) from Hubert , that's an event ! this will change from your usual "comfort area" ....... humm , Watch out mate , you could enjoy it ..... sure you will , Alain Lol Alain. I reckon me doing a Spitfire must be among the most unbelievable events on LSP. But having a pic of Maru on LSP or seeing Peter (airscale) assembling a plastic kit would still be a lot bigger events Hubert MikeC and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's different! I like it. Hubert Boillot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great to see another civilian Spitfire on here Hubert. I previously built MH434 but in her Battle of Britain film role. It's impressive how many different paint schemes she's had over the years. Can't wait to see more. Carl Jeff and Hubert Boillot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I hope I'm wrong, but I think you may get bored with the kit Hubert, just a tad too shake n' bake. I'll finish mine one day I guess but it's not calling me yet. Max Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Stranger things have happened Hubert... but not that many Courage mon brave... Looking forward to seeing you tackle this Spitciv, Hubertstylie Torben Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Eaxctly 218 kms away from my bench, Maru. Spending a week in the Alps Hubert Shaka HI 1 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