monthebiff Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Picked this little lot up at scale model world last weekend, I'm planning to build her as a late mk 1a. I know there is a a few issue's with the kit but just plan to add some aftermarket stuff and a nice paint scheme.... Derek B, Bravo52 and andromeda673 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I bought one of these myself a couple of weeks back. Looking forward to your build! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi Dan, I'm a little lazy and picked up the Barracuda Radiator set and the Eagle editions prop. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Finally had some time at the bench and managed to make some serious progress with the cockpit. Comments/criticism always welcome. geedubelyer, Uncarina, andromeda673 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Looking good! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Like it. Are those Barracuda parts you've added to cockpit walls? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Very nice. The resin bits look great. A lick of paint will really make them pop. Keep it up. Cheers. Edited December 20, 2014 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Nice start. Keep it up......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yes Matt I am using the barracuda cockpit set and also adding missing detail with plastic stock. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Nice start on the Spit and looking forward to following your progress. Recently, I picked up the kit (an incredible bargain - thank you Revell) and all of Barracuda's upgrade sets which look fantastic. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looking great Andy - I shall follow your build with interest. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Decided to give myself a bit of light relief from the cockpit so made a start on the wings by preparing the lower wing to accept the Barracuda resin intake ramp and corrected oil cooler. The new resin part fitted perfectly as we have come to expect from Barracuda!! Quite a bit of thinning was required almost to the point of breaking through at the lowest points of the ramp, I then found I had to trim a little away at the wing root to stop any fouling and close the upper and lower parts correctly. So far so good, have really loved the work done by Iiaon (32sig) and Derek B on their Revell Spits which has given me much inspiration on this build. Have a very happy Christmas everyone and thank you for your support during the year Uncarina, Whitey and andromeda673 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Have managed to make real progress on the wings today, The Eduard exterior set was used on the wheel wells which is a very simple but very effective set to add the non existent details in this erea. Also added the Barracuda oil cooler which is a very nice little casting which just clicks into place. Before fitting the upper wings I decided to epoxy in all the added detail just to safe a little further down the line with this build. Before adding the upper wing I removed the moulded in sidewalls if the wheel wells as this was found to be causing fit issue's And here is the finished assembly prior to any filling/sanding. I have to say I am absolutely loving this build, Revell have to applauded at this release.................yes I know it has some issue's but:) I think its great. Whitey, Uncarina, Derek B and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Nice work mate. I have both this kit and the Barracuda sets for it, so I'm following your build with keen interest. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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