williamj Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Just seems to be a trend, hate to be left out, will be doing a simple quick conversion on this, 1st Canadian Division, sky blue spinner and Fus. band Shoggz, Fanes, denders and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Nice! Looking forward to this one William! Kind regards, Paul Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 What does the conversion comprise William? williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 (edited) 9 hours ago, mozart said: What does the conversion comprise William? Between Mk I and Mk II, the Mk II introduced a Merlin XII engine, which had a Coffman starter, this needed a small teardrop shaped bulge behind the spinner. The Mk II used the blunt spinner Rotol propeller as well. the cockpit was upgraded and will be the most work. you would have to look at photos of both Mk I and II cockpits to see the diff. Kotare did capture the correct shape of the blunt spinner included in the MkI kit. Not a huge undertaking. Edited March 7 by williamj Kagemusha, chaos07, D.B. Andrus and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 That’s an impressive display of AM goodies, will you need them all? John Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: That’s an impressive display of AM goodies, will you need them all? John Probably not, just pick out what we want and the rest goes in the drawer of leftover bits. per usual. Martinnfb and Biggles87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Great project. But I'm not familiar with the "1st Canadian Division " as an RAF formation. Could you explain please? Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 (edited) 3 hours ago, MikeC said: Great project. But I'm not familiar with the "1st Canadian Division " as an RAF formation. Could you explain please? The 1st Cdn Div has its roots in 1914 when Canada went to war for the first time as a nation. Canada became a nation and took its rightful place on the world stage with the efforts of soldiers who won the day on Vimy Ridge and during the last 100 days of First World War. The 1st Cdn Div was established three more times after the First World War: during the Second World War, once following the Korean War in 1954, and again near the end of the Cold War, in Kingston, Ontario in November 1989. The Red Patch The red patch has long been a badge of honour for all members of the Canadian military. The "old red patch", was worn for the first time during the Somme. This tradition carried on throughout the intervening years and during the Second World War, the 1st Cdn Div earned more accolades from allies and enemy alike as the Germans nicknamed the Canadians of the 1st Cdn Div "the little red devils" attesting to its determination and skill during the Italian campaign. The distinctive red square shoulder patch of the 1st Cdn Div, which has been worn by its members since the organization's inception, will continue to be used as a symbol of recognition today. 1st Canadian Division was just recently re-activated. So this is a tribute build. There are a couple of items wrong on this profile, the spinner is blunt with Rotol blades, the fuselage band and spinner were painted Sky Blue. with under wings and fuselage in sky. the codes were in a darker shade of grey than depicted. P8044/EB.J "1st Canadian Division" Of 41 Squadron RAF, based at RAF Catterick, North Yorkshire April,1941. Edited March 7 by williamj mozart, geedubelyer, Martinnfb and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Welcome e to the Kotare Spitfire conversion club! Looking foward to your progress on this one. Regards. Andy Tolga ULGUR, geedubelyer, Martinnfb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 geedubelyer and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Aha, I get it. It wasn't clear from the OP that the particular aircraft was named after said division. And thank you for the historic summary, appeciated and always interesting. Enjoy the kit. Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 10 hours ago, monthebiff said: Welcome e to the Kotare Spitfire conversion club! Looking foward to your progress on this one. Regards. Andy I can't restrain myself. Is the club still open for the new additional projects? williamj, Biggles87, monthebiff and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 5 hours ago, Tolga ULGUR said: I can't restrain myself. Is the club still open for the new additional projects? Definitely Tolga, the more the merrier! What have you got planned? Regards. Andy Tolga ULGUR, Martinnfb and williamj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 25 minutes ago, monthebiff said: Definitely Tolga, the more the merrier! What have you got planned? Regards. Andy Thanks Andy Actually, I have a two blades early Spitfire in mind right now. monthebiff, williamj, Biggles87 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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