darren Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 As the title suggests I'm building Spitfire's in 1/48 scale starting with an Mk.1. The first on to the bench is this: The contents: And some AM stuff: This one will be from 19 Sqdn at Duxford in 1938. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ooo. airfix. good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Last night's and today's progress on the Spitfire's cockpit so far! I've used a mix of Eduard and kit items. A bit more done. I think it looks ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Anyway here is today's progress. I think I've done well. I've noticed that I've painted the seat red (that's what you get before looking at Edgar's email. But other than that I'm happy with it. What I'll do next time is wait for Edgar's advice before proceeding any further. My late Dad always used to tell me not to be too hasty. As it's in BoB era fit with armour plate and reflector gunsight, I'll probably now do the BoB one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Looks like a good start and looks somewhat familiar to me in that I am presently converting the Airfix 1/72 MkI into the prototype and the kits look pretty similar. If you don't have it already, look for Trevor Snowden's Spitfire Revisited from Dalrymple & Verdun as it is a great reference as to all the Spitfires and while I find it helpful, it is even better for the 1/48 builder as all the built kits shown in it are 1/48 and will help you with the journey you have started. A very good overall reference for Spitfires and Seafires. HTH Cheers Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you Bruce. I'll pick that book up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.linus Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Looking great man! The work you've done so far is really smoking keep it up. Also you may have already seen these but life magazine published some beautiful color photos of a mki during the Battle of Britain. It's a good color reference I think http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=16253 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you for the link linus. Those images will come in handy. Today's work on the Spit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Darren, Will be following your build with great interest both for my love of WW11 prop aircraft, and my increasing awareness of the newer Airfix kits, which I've yet to build or even buy one. So far impressed with the kit, and your OOB build. Nice effort on the wing roots. Looking forward to your next update. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The whole Spitfire Saga, eh? :blink: What are you doing after lunch?! Looking excellent thus far, Sir -will take a seat for this, if I may. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Well thank you gents. Joel it isn't oob as I'm using an Eduard set to upgrade the cockpit. Uppersurface camo on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Darren, Thanks for correcting my oversight. Your camo scheme looks good so far. I'm still thinking about that windscreen not being on. You're a braver man then I. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 I don't know about brave lol. So after a heavy decalling session all decals have now been applied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 A little update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mossieramm Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cool !! A few years ago I was at convention in nieuwegein and there was someone who had all the Spitifre Mk's, but in 72nd scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thank you! I'm trying to do all the marks, but some are out of production unfortunately. I'll just have to look around at second hand vendors. Today's progress. I added brake lines (a first for me) And she's nearly there. Just got to sort out a wireless aerial for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Right so the aerial is done from stretched sprue, and I've done the rear view mirror using reflective tape. I think it looks ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Noice.....I'm really impressed with the cockpit...that is superb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thank you! Glad you like it. I'm just about to start my next one. Which will be an F.Mk.22 again with AM goodies. But I don't know whether to start a new thread or just put it in this one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 So the second Spit on the bench is this one: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 So first things first was getting rid of the kit supplied sidewall detail. I also modified the kit IP. And added these to the mix. To get it looking like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Next up was adding the sidewall detail. Next joining the fuselage. Adding the wing and tail plane. So that's the progress so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 And all ready for paint. And a question. Anyone know what these hooks were for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Right it now has paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 So decals on. And you'll notice no fin flash according to the decal instructions this bird didn't have any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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