dennismcc Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That looks great. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 What a beauty, Iain! Cheers, D.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcauchi Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Nice work, seems like she's ready for the next airshow and the next lucky passenger! Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Oh my....she sure is pretty. Wonderful wonderful build! I hope you don't mind me mentioning this, and I am sure it is not too late. But ML407 is one of the very few flying rebuilds that has her cammo demarcation running further down her nose. Most rebuilds show this as a hard line finishing at the lower cowl. However many (not all of course) Spitfires in wartime service had it below this line and is often missed on kits. I pulled this off the 'net' to illustrate This is in no way a criticism, but you have got her perfect so far and I think it would be a shame to miss this. Keep up the great work! Edited January 21, 2019 by Anthony in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi Anthony, Yup - fully aware of the differences - and that the green grey demarcation on the cowling is further forward (to allow for the front 'pit being further forward) - but as I mentioned near the beginning - this isn't meant to directly represent ML407 - but a model of the same two-seat conversion type. Some of this may change as my client makes final decisions regarding markings - but I want to get the stenciling done first. If we move the grey/green onto the lower cowl that's a very simple job. Iain Anthony in NZ and KiwiZac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Wow, now isnt that a bit nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Iain (32SIG) said: Hi Anthony, Yup - fully aware of the differences - and that the green grey demarcation on the cowling is further forward (to allow for the front 'pit being further forward) - but as I mentioned near the beginning - this isn't meant to directly represent ML407 - but a model of the same two-seat conversion type. Some of this may change as my client makes final decisions regarding markings - but I want to get the stenciling done first. If we move the grey/green onto the lower cowl that's a very simple job. Iain Awesome, totally makes sense, and thanks for not being offended by my comment..... Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Not offended at all - it's really nice to have everyone's interest in the project and people chipping in!! And *lots* of people have assumed I'm doing a direct replica of ML407... Iain Out2gtcha and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Very sweet..and extremely unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Have been waiting on some decals for serials/codes and these have arrived from Hannants - along with a nice set of prop blade stencil decals by Kora. Discussing markings options with client and we're leaning towards a tribute to one of the last Spit IXs operated by 133 'Eagle' Squadron, lost over France just before the squadron was absorbed into the USAAF. Back on stickers again today - should have some good update photos tomorrow. Iain Anthony in NZ, KiwiZac, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Spent all day on her today - now shattered! One of those days - lots of work - not a huge amount of progress to see - but I'll post some photos later - need to go soak in the bath. Prop stencils and all lower surface stencils done, new rear door made and fitted - along with front, and other nips and tucks. For anyone contemplating using the Kora prop stencils - trim back into the black area - the first one I cut out, allowing a clear varnish border, ended up with white edges when applied to the black prop blade and had to be binned. But end result does look very good. Oh - and more softening solution on fuselage roundels... But - should now be able to add the codes and serials in next few days - model will be a modern-day two-seat tribute to BS140 MD-V of 133 Sqn., shot down over Guingamp in Sept 1942, with the loss of a brave young American pilot who'd volunteered to fly with the RAF - Gene Neville. Laters... Iain LSP_Kevin and alaninaustria 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 just caught up with this after a while, this is stunning mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Outstanding work Iain! Damn impressive mate! Thanks for the tip on the prop decals! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thanks for the kind words both - really appreciated! Photos as promised... 24" Sky codes and Kora Prop stencils: All underside stencilling applied: Red centres added to fuselage roundels and a few nips and tucks: Back in a mo... Iain LSP_Kevin, 109, TorbenD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 And where we're at this evening... Entry doors in place. These were going to be in the open position, but client would like to be open and close canopies, so fitted closed now. Rear is based on a spare front door, cut to size, twisted to match fuselage profile and new 'hinge' added from stretched sprue. Very happy with fit at this stage - need to get some paint on: Dummy red 'gun squares' masked and sprayed - but I think they're a little dark - so will re-mask and touch in: Nose underside glossed ready for black aircraft code 'V': Dry assembled prop (excuse dog hair - not noticed when I took photo - but had just stroked the dog!). Some decals to go on the spinner - and everything will be matted down - but starting to look busy: Blue skies... Iain alaninaustria, Pfuf, Fanes and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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