LSP_Kevin Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Well folks, a modicum of progress is all I can boast since the last update. Here are the main landing gear parts, glued together and primed (twice, once with Mr Metal Primer and another time with Mr Surfacer): I've left off the photo-etched brake lines, as I didn't think they were going to look very convincing, and would be a bugger to paint to boot. These parts are now just awaiting a coat of silver all over. Here's the rudder with the white metal control wire anchor installed and 'sealed' with some Mr Surfacer: I think this part looks too big, and the supplied wire for the control cable also looks oversized. But the anchor points are designed to suit it, so I'll go with that. Which reminds me, what colour should the control cable be? OK, I'll finish with a snapshot of where the build is now. I've applied an overall coat of Mr Surfacer, except for the control surfaces, which I hadn't attached at the time: The rudder and elevators are just posed for effect, and not permanently installed yet. The primer needs a really good rub back, as it's quite rough in patches, and the underside of the port tailplane managed to capture a nice layer airborne detritus. You may also like to note my decidedly agricultural approach to masking the cockpit. Very nearly ready for paint! Kev Lee White and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Looks good Kev! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks guys. Just distracted by a couple of other things at the moment, so not making any progress here. Will get back to it shortly though. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kev Stellar progress on the Spit, as I am enjoying following your progress through each stage. The Spit sure looks smooth as silk in the photo. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Great progress Kev. I have noticed that all of your models are exceptionally well painted with extremely smooth coats of paint, so I expect that this one will be stunning once painted. Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Great progress Kev. I have noticed that all of your models are exceptionally well painted with extremely smooth coats of paint, so I expect that this one will be stunning once painted. Cheers Derek Ha! Thanks Derek, but I wish that were really true. The Matchbox Spitfire has a lot of grungy bits on the bottom, and a whole bunch of trapped hair and dust that I didn't notice until it was too late. The top is OK though, which is all that matters in the display case! The Hughes racer also suffers from quite a poor finish on the underside in comparison with the top. But I'm grateful for your kind words, and it's nice to know I've got everybody fooled! Painting and finishing is one area where I feel I really need to improve. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Painting and finishing is one area where I feel I really need to improve. Me too Kev - This is my one area of failing due to the fact that I have not actually completed a model kit since 2004 so I am seriously out of practice! Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Looking very nice! Judging by the speed so far of unpacking boxes at our new house, I won't be able to play with models for at least a month (it's killing me!!!!!!!!), so I'm living vicariously through you all Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks Mike. While mucking about with one of my aforementioned distractions, I ended up with this: That's the cowling from a Revell Corsair, slipped over the front of the Spitfire. Shows you how petite these early Spits really were! Looks like the Corsair could swallow it whole. Kev whiskytngofxtrt and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Give you five bucks to do that conversion right now! Blasphemy in a fun way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJG Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks Mike. While mucking about with one of my aforementioned distractions, I ended up with this: That's the cowling from a Revell Corsair, slipped over the front of the Spitfire. Shows you how petite these early Spits really were! Looks like the Corsair could swallow it whole. Kev Oh no, no no no no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Is this the "what if" forum? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well, it's Kev's call if we were to have a what-if forum, so sure, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hey, don't panic fellas - I was just trying it on for size and marvelling at how petite the Spit's nose is compared to the Corsair cowling. I'm sure the cowling from a P-47 or Hellcat would look similarly brutish. Even by WW2 standards, the Spitfire was a small aircraft. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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