Thunda Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hi All, Ive got a Spitfire Vb by HobbyBoss coming to the top of the build list, and Ive read that one of the kits weak points is its canopy and particularly the windscreen. I know HpH to a correction set which gives you all three clear pieces, new wheel centres, cockpit door and the horizontal stabilizers, but its 31 Euros plus delivery, which is more than I paid for the kit! Considering I only really want the canopy parts it seems false economy. Ive heard people say use the Hasgawa or Tamiya parts, but I know for a fact the Tamiya parts are a real awkward fit, and I dont see many 'spare' Hasegawa canopies around (no idea how easy to fit either). So my question is, does anyone know of any other companies making a canopy for this kit, or if there are any other possibilities to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) I built two Hobbyboss Spitfires last year, the Vb Trop is the one that needs the new windscreen, I looked in my Hasegawa Mk.V kits to see if there was a possible fit there but they did not come near, in the end I bought the HPH detail set which fitted fine and I used the elevators as well. It's a shame that someone like Alleycat does not make replacements just for the clear parts. Cheers Dennis Edited April 7, 2017 by dennismcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 ...so I build a Vb trop and used the Hasegawa windscreen..., some putty was needed, but it looked alright... I got a second in stash that also gets the Hasegawa screen... alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Does somebody have a pic and link for the HPH canopy replacement? Thanks and cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Does somebody have a pic and link for the HPH canopy replacement? Thanks and cheers Alan I took couple of pictures alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thanks Pavel! Is there a link to purchase? Cheers Alan MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Here's some photos from my build. http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=60432&hl= Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thanks Dennis! Much appreciated! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks Pavel! Is there a link to purchase? Cheers Alan It doesn't appear to be offered any longer Alan. http://www.hphmodels.cz/hph/?lang=en Edited April 8, 2017 by MikeMaben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 This is where I got mine from http://hgwmodels.cz/en/50-accessories-hph-models Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) This is where I got mine from http://hgwmodels.cz/en/50-accessories-hph-models Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis... unfortunately, the product is listed as 'not available'!I hope they reissue it at some point!! Cheers Alan Edited April 9, 2017 by alaninaustria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sorry about that Alan, I should have checked. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thanks Dennis... unfortunately, the product is listed as 'not available'! I hope they reissue it at some point!! Cheers Alan Alan ... Just email Mirek or Jiri at HpH ... that's how I end up doing most of my orders - as they use couriers for o/seas shipping ... but you should get a reasonably quick response - within a few days. this is the email I usually use: jarombekova@hphmodels.cz Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thanks buddy WILCO!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunda Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 This is all great info- thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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