akeller Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18534/spitfire-mk1-line-drawing-2896 Thank you very much! I'll order this tonight. Al Keller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Brooks Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Edgar - I thought I was the only one who knew things like this. I'm not sure what this says about us!I've watched sewing being done, a friend worked at White Waltham doing this work, and (not the same by any means) I've sewn carpets together, so have some idea of what's needed. Edgar Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) For those of you who're interested in fabric covering (and aircraft technical information in general) the following link is to one of the Mechanic study guides (Advisory Circular AC-65-15A) for a U.S. certificated aircraft mechanic. It explains a lot about dope and fabric and how/when to use the different tapes, etc. Please note that this information may or may not be applicable to the Spitfire as it is a U.S. document. Certainly the terminology used will vary between the two dialects. This book, accompanied by the other two in the series are used to teach aircraft mechanics in the U.S. and are what I used when I studied for my A&P Mechanic certificate. However, for what it's worth: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_65-15A.pdf Edited July 11, 2014 by Juggernut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 When Peter Cooke was producing his models, he always reckoned that George Cox's drawings (below) were the most accurate.Don't confuse the Griffon cowling with that of the Merlin, since they are completely different. G'day Edgar, Just a quick one on those drawings have they been published in a book or as plans only? Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Brooks Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) They were in Scale Models when Pontius was a pilot, and appeared in "Aircraft Archive Fighters of World War Two Volume 1" ISBN 0-85242-939-8, published by Argus Books in 1988. Edgar Edited July 12, 2014 by Edgar Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I've got that copy of Scale Models. Didn't the Cox plans appears in their 40th anniversary Battle of Britain build series too? I have them somewhere too. I'll find them up and post up the issue numbers and dates here. I'm sure I do have duplicate copies too. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Spitfire plans that appeared in the paperback Aerodata International book? Regards;Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 They were in Scale Models when Pontius was a pilot, and appeared in "Aircraft Archive Fighters of World War Two Volume 1" ISBN 0-85242-939-8, published by Argus Books in 1988. Edgar This book shows up in our database, here. Thanks, Edgar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just picked up this kit yesterday, so I shall see what all of the fuss is about? Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Me too - been investigating the contents this evening... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Me too - been investigating the contents this evening... Iain At Duxford Iain? Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Nope - RIAT yesterday - I was a good boy and returned with only two kits - the Spit and a Hobbyboss IL-2M courtesy of Andy @ Antics Had opportunity to fly into Duxford today in the Piper L4 - but after RIAT - and RAF Balloon last night I though Duxford would be pushing it! First pass on Spit - looks a lot better than I was expecting after all the discussions I've read. Iain Artful69 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Nope - RIAT yesterday - I was a good boy and returned with only two kits - the Spit and a Hobbyboss IL-2M courtesy of Andy @ Antics Had opportunity to fly into Duxford today in the Piper L4 - but after RIAT - and RAF Balloon last night I though Duxford would be pushing it! First pass on Spit - looks a lot better than I was expecting after all the discussions I've read. Iain Likewise - My initial thoughts were that although simplified in many areas, it still looks pretty reasonable and is obviously built to a price - a reasonable kit at a more than reasonable price. I am going to assess this kit myself in detail and make my own judgements, which I shall post here on LSP once I am done. BTW, You would have loved the Connie Iain Cheers Derek Edited July 13, 2014 by Derek B Artful69, Iain and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 BTW, You would have loved the Connie Iain Mutter, mutter... I know - didn't realise it was going to be there!!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Watched the three L4s do their stuff, with the flat 360 turns appearing to have a diameter the same as the wingspan of a B25! Sorry, Iain, not trying to rub it in!! Honest! Tim Iain and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 ... First pass on Spit - looks a lot better than I was expecting after all the discussions I've read ... Iain Likewise - My initial thoughts were that although simplified in many areas, it still looks pretty reasonable and is obviously built to a price - a reasonable kit at a more than reasonable price. I am going to assess this kit myself in detail and make my own judgements, which I shall post here on LSP once I am done ... Derek I seriously can't see what the drama was about ... My 2 kits arrived a week or two ago ... Not a bad kit at all really!! A couple of things need adjustment but from the carry on you'd think RoG had tried to pass off a Hurricane as a Spit!! Look forward to your thoughts Derek Rog Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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