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Post by Paul B on Mar 16, 2018 19:26:17 GMT
Okay chaps, here's your choice from my poll. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/hY45Ec/DSCN0189.jpg) The parts: ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/25973759007_f407e5711d_c.jpg) Resin exhausts and wheels ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/25973753277_8deb7acb79_c.jpg) Pre-painted PE ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4778/25973747177_16d8056f4a_c.jpg) Clear bits, the canopy has taken a bit damage. But with a tad polishing and clear it should still be ok ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/40803670472_d5df4522bf_c.jpg) Stickers, not sure which version to make yet. Maybe another poll is needed ![(:))](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/ninja.png) . ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40136822414_4fa86172d4_c.jpg) I shall be going for A, C or E The A version is the black Spit of Ezer Weizman. Probably the best known Israeli Spitfire, which is now preserved in airworthy condition in Hatzerim. The C version is an airshow demonstration aircraft. This was flown by Karel Posta DFC, the colour is silver with blue or red lightning flashes. The E version is an aircraft from the 107th squadron "Tajeset". This is also silver with blue markings, and possibly my favorite. ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/802/25973931367_c6b076f0f7_c.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4781/26975644368_72f565cdde_c.jpg) ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/785/26975649188_6e74b25f80_c.jpg) Anyway we're off to a start already, not much, but a start is a start ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/805/25973759167_e2c5f315e4_c.jpg) More as and when Sires ![P-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/pirate.png)
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Post by JEFF on Mar 16, 2018 20:19:11 GMT
Front and center, Paul. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif) I'm torn between A and E. ![:-S](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wavey.png) Um... There's not a yellow version? ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/misc/14.gif)
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Post by SteveM on Mar 16, 2018 23:28:16 GMT
I’m in ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) E for me please, a Spit should not be too flash , it’s lines are enough ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by CarlRF on Mar 17, 2018 1:51:17 GMT
I think black is cool . Silver paint jobs are a hassle for me .
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 17, 2018 13:38:42 GMT
nice Paul, I agree, E would be my choice too ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Paul B on Mar 17, 2018 14:29:58 GMT
Cheers chapsters ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) . As Carl pointed out I know silver can be a pain, which is one reason I wanna go that way ![O_o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/browraise.png) . It'll give me a little practice at it ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) . And Steve's point about the Spit not needing flashes is also too true ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) . So the E version it shall be ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) , back soon fellows with a small UD hopefully ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Marco on Mar 17, 2018 16:48:12 GMT
Oh, to late. I prefer the black one. But will be a gem in white too.
My friend Paul building a wingy thingy!
Great start mate!
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Post by CarlRF on Mar 17, 2018 16:58:51 GMT
I'm putting my black paint back on the shelf now Paul . ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by Paul B on Mar 17, 2018 17:03:22 GMT
Marco welcome mushty ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) , the paint is only white in the instructions it's really silver ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . Carl, don't put it too far away, I have heard that black is a good base for silver ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) .
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Post by CarlRF on Mar 17, 2018 17:04:55 GMT
Well I heard that also Paul but forgot . ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by JEFF on Mar 17, 2018 19:35:31 GMT
And so the Die is cast. I like your choice, Dude. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) For what it's worth. I did the mini Mig With this. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/g4gwNx/IMG_1188.jpg) Over the primer. Buffed and then cleared. Didn't come out to bad I thought. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/k6k4aH/IMG_4916.jpg) Hope that helps.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 17, 2018 20:17:28 GMT
Jeff I haven't got any of that ![O_o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/browraise.png) , but I might have some soon ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . Todays slow goings, I had some PE fun and some clear parts fun too ![:|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/plain.png) . Here's a better pic of the PE parts ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/794/25992530787_8debb4dfba_c.jpg) I then had some fun folding this piece of PE ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) . ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4782/26994426078_849e45e9a9_z.jpg) It then looks like this ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/40823340822_d3cff3bffd_z.jpg) 4 part Steering column with a tiny piece of PE ![O_o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/browraise.png) . ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4775/40823340732_9e796051f2_c.jpg) Office chair ![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/40823340432_8799961f3f_c.jpg) Office in place ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40823338362_a2659a7dbf_c.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/26994428628_a640e63f60_c.jpg) This certainly isn't a Tamiya shake n bake, but the level of detail in here is well worth the effort. You need time and patience for it, but it is a great kit up till now ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by CarlRF on Mar 17, 2018 20:30:00 GMT
Good looking assembly Paul .
Jeffer that mig looks sharp .
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Post by Paul B on Mar 17, 2018 20:34:05 GMT
Cheers Carl ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) , this kit could be a good start for cut-away ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . No I am not even gonna consider it ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png)
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Post by JEFF on Mar 17, 2018 21:24:15 GMT
It was pretty easy to use, Paul. Thinned it with Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner if I remember right. Outstanding update, Buddy. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif) Carl, thanks, Dude. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Boots on Mar 18, 2018 0:33:21 GMT
Nice bit of spitfireage constructoficationaryism there mucker ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 18, 2018 7:02:41 GMT
good start on the pit fella ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by nito74 on Mar 19, 2018 16:30:17 GMT
Very nice job Paul.
I would go for the E version too..
Were you drinking your usual beer while working on the Steering column ??
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Post by SteveM on Mar 19, 2018 21:32:36 GMT
Some very fine details there buddy, I bet it was a bit challenging ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by CarlRF on Mar 20, 2018 18:38:23 GMT
Cut away ? ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/lipssealed.png)
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