mozart Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, thierry laurent said: For the Spitfire Mk.I I'm building, I made a two pages list of all the modifications and corrections I had to do. I did globally 80% of them and finally I lost it! It is probably somewhere between two books but I feel plain stupid! I should have chosen a more formal approach but I've difficulties to do it with the hobby. My job asks me to be VERY compliant with strict processes, so chosing a more casual route with my hobby is somewhat refreshing even if this may lead to some stupid side-effects... It's what we call a "busman"s holiday" in the UK Thierry; a bus driver drives buses all day for work then gets on one when he goes for his holiday (this saying pre-dates air travel and exotic things like that for ordinary folk!). thierry laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Two wings just about done, so onto the fuselage next......after the re-scribing! I HATE re-scribing, I said I wouldn't do it, but........ chrish, Derek B, Daniel Leduc and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, thierry laurent said: For the Spitfire Mk.I I'm building, I made a two pages list of all the modifications and corrections I had to do. I did globally 80% of them and finally I lost it!I Almost all my notes are combined/written on the instructions or drawings. Lists do not really work for me after setting one aside for a few days. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, mozart said: Two wings just about done, so onto the fuselage next......after the re-scribing! I HATE re-scribing, I said I wouldn't do it, but........ But it’ll look soooooo good when finished. mozart and stusbke 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 What is it about Lightnings?! On a whim I thought I might build a 1/48 scale Lightning in tandem with the Echelon one, it could act as a reference for some areas of the vac build perhaps and be posable in the background for RFI views. I know Airfix made a pretty accurate one a few years ago, but like the Trumpeter 1/32 Lightning they are as rare as hen’s teeth and damned expensive! I finally found three on eBay and all were in excess of £60.00 when postage was included. Way too much for an old man’s whim! (Every time I think of the word “whim” I’m reminded of Spike Milligan and the Goon Show: “Why are you tied to that ironing board Neddy?” “It’s an old man’s whim.” “OK, why are you tied to that old man’s whim? Innocent days. ) Cheetah11, RLWP, monthebiff and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, mozart said: What is it about Lightnings?! On a whim I thought I might build a 1/48 scale Lightning in tandem with the Echelon one, it could act as a reference for some areas of the vac build perhaps and be posable in the background for RFI views. I know Airfix made a pretty accurate one a few years ago, but like the Trumpeter 1/32 Lightning they are as rare as hen’s teeth and damned expensive! I finally found three on eBay and all were in excess of £60.00 when postage was included. Way too much for an old man’s whim! (Every time I think of the word “whim” I’m reminded of Spike Milligan and the Goon Show: “Why are you tied to that ironing board Neddy?” “It’s an old man’s whim.” “OK, why are you tied to that old man’s whim? Innocent days. ) What version are you after Max? Early or late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 To be honest Lothar I really don’t mind, I saw a rather tasty 56 Squadron Mk 3 in full Firebirds regalia which would be the pick of the bunch, but it seems beggars can’t be choosers on this occasion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Max, I might be able to get a new F1/F1.A which Airfix recently re-released from a friend of mine quite cheap. Let me know if interested and I'll get in touch with him and let you know what he's asking. Lothar mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Yes, definitely interested Lothar, thank you. Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I'll get back to you soonest. His wife kicked him out so he needs to sell some kits for the money - I'll try to take advantage of that Lothar mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lothar said: I'll get back to you soonest. His wife kicked him out so he needs to sell some kits for the money - I'll try to take advantage of that Lothar Thanks Lothar, very much appreciated! Poor chap, or perhaps not?! Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 minute ago, mozart said: Thanks Lothar, very much appreciated! Poor chap, or perhaps not?! Yes, indeed. He's actually a professional railroad modeller working for various magazines here in Germany and occasionally drifts into modelling aircraft. Now he needs to look for a new place were he can start working again. Lothar stusbke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Starboard wing re-scribed, half way through Port. Can't WAIT to do the fuselage! Have I mentioned in passing that I hate re-scribing!? blackbetty, BradG, Daniel Leduc and 10 others 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Nice scribing job! You know, you have to do what you have to do! Hope you have satisfaction in the end! I hated sanding mold lines on road wheels in tank kits. Stopped modeling them for that very reason... Alain mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Yes Alain, I’ve accepted my lot, I have to re-scribe on this kit so I’m resigned to patiently doing it bit by bit, ever the philosopher me! monthebiff, Alain Gadbois and Derek B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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