dodgem37 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 With the cockpit open, would it be possible to infill these areas to build them up? Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Uilleann and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I've only recently come into this thread (around page 60ish) and think the the work so far carried out is...spectacular! I will admit that I haven't read the thread from the start, as I'm saving that for when the project is finished, but one question I do have (apologies if this has already be mentioned) is, is the base model a readily available kit? airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 So Peter, you have basically bought a very expensive kit which really is totally inaccurate. Hi Cees - I think that may be a little strong actually and here is why - firstly it's a desktop model, not a sort of high accuarcy kit and was likely commissioned by someone as a one-off so I doubt it had the benefit of a huge team of designer / modellers behind it and now HpH just pop one when needed, secondly it's not totally inaccurate, in the vast majority of areas it is dimensionally sound - there are a few bits out of whack, but then I am comparing against the monforton plans which are a lifetimes work and likely were not around at the time this was made, in addition the base kit is an FR47 with the late Mk22 wing so may have different wing fillets anyway, and lastly I can't complain - I was gifted the kit by HpH for some help I gave them on one of their subjects Like Hubert says - I wanted a big Spit so it was this or taking the airfix 1/24 for some serious surgery - I felt this was nearer a Griffon Spit than had I started with that ..now about that Hampden - if you can build a full size Halifax cockpit then you can do one in your sleep right TTFN Peter Out2gtcha, TorbenD, Jeff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 I've only recently come into this thread (around page 60ish) and think the the work so far carried out is...spectacular! I will admit that I haven't read the thread from the start, as I'm saving that for when the project is finished, but one question I do have (apologies if this has already be mentioned) is, is the base model a readily available kit? Hi Tony - thank you very much Yes, the kit is available from HpH but it is a Seafire FR47 and has now gone from their website. I am sure if you drop them a line they will make one to order - last I heard they were 450 Euros I have PE for it if needed Peter Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 for no other reason than I like it... (and its a great profile of wing fillets goddamn it..) Peter LSP_Ron, Maurice, TorbenD and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I agree Peter, fair reason and the profile of the Spitfire (both Merlin and Griffon powered) is one of the most beautiful in aircraft history and you are capturing it outstandingly. Congratulations for the great work, and thank you for sharing it. Cheers Jeff, 109 and airscale 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi Tony - thank you very much Yes, the kit is available from HpH but it is a Seafire FR47 and has now gone from their website. I am sure if you drop them a line they will make one to order - last I heard they were 450 Euros I have PE for it if needed Peter Hmmm, 1:18 Seafire FR47, now there's a thought... airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 evening folks a little bit more done - I think I have been at these wing fillets for about a week and have re-done them several times.. ..the geometry is quite hard to realise, so I added some brass sheet strakes to help give me something to profile the filler to.. ..the fillets are slightly proud of the skin in real life so I thought I could create a profile by using sheet litho cut to the outline of the fillet as it runs all the way along the fuselage - I used the plans to get the right outlines and stuck them down with CA.. ..and then used filler to blend them in.. ..a shot of primer let me see how they were looking - they are more aligned to the real ones but still need some work.. ..be glad when they are finished and I can go back to skinning TTFN Peter Sparzanza, 109, Shaka HI and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Very cool work my friend !!.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 wowzers! airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Nice edge. Sanding both curves symmetrically will be a real test. Maybe make the part, drill holes in it and temporarily attach the edges. Maybe the part will find its natural curve. If so, you may be able to infill thru the holes. Just an idea. Good stuff, Peter. Sincerely, Mark airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) just a quick question mate I noticed that my fort (and indeed any aircraft I've pewter skinned) have taken on oxidation and tarnish at time goes by. This is not necessarily a bad thing, and looks pretty cool for a nice weathered effect. In your case, this will be bad - granted you are using mainly litho plate, but won't the same thing happen over time to that? Is it going to be just a case of polishing it occasionally? Edited October 16, 2016 by richdlc airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 just a quick question mate I noticed that my fort (and indeed any aircraft I've pewter skinned) have taken on oxidation and tarnish at time goes by. This is not necessarily a bad thing, and looks pretty cool for a nice weathered effect. In your case, this will be bad - granted you are using mainly litho plate, but won't the same thing happen over time to that? Is it going to be just a case of polishing it occasionally? Rich Good point. From what I've seen, normally oxidizes to a white-ish cast and dulls slightly but remains relatively bright. airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Peter Lots of work Bud. Your skill never ceases to impress and your methods are stunningly innovative...Bravo Geoff airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Found this perusing the net. It may be old news by now, but maybe not: http://adhpublishing.com/shop/store/products/supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-detail-photos-2/ Sincerely, Mark airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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