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Post by SteveM on Apr 4, 2023 21:33:46 GMT
Here's my entry to the GB, stock pic as the kit is on the way from eBay. This'll be in the very light pink and Invasion stripes.  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 5, 2023 4:54:15 GMT
Oh now that is going to be cool  and rather large too  |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 5, 2023 6:49:12 GMT
Great
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 5, 2023 8:50:57 GMT
Another thread to trigger my need to stroll thru the site.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 5, 2023 10:07:25 GMT
Nice one, Steve.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 5, 2023 14:32:38 GMT
Wow! Can't wait to see this one; a beautiful airplane, indeed.
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Post by SteveM on Apr 5, 2023 20:14:33 GMT
Cheers chaps B)
The kit arrived today so I'll kick this off over the weekend.
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Post by Boots on Apr 9, 2023 16:23:20 GMT
Whooooop......look forward to it Steve |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 10, 2023 7:35:59 GMT
Cheers chaps and welcome along to the carnage  Spent some time with the kit, mostly building sub assemblies. Fuse isn't glued, just taped to check the fit. Wings are together with only the flaps to add in the up position after fitting to the fuse. Also started the cockpit, you get some nice details but I've removed these ready for an Eduard part that's on order. Flying surfaces are glued but need some work as Revell's representation of the tape is far too heavy.  I picked up the kit for less than 20% of the Tamiya issue and it sorta shows. There are two tears in the plastic. One is in a very thin plastic between the wings and not an issue. The other is at the corner of the rear canopy where there was also some warping, fixed this with warm water and when back in shape hit it with Quick Set glue. Both parts were still on the frame so it must be a manufacturing fault.   Also sink marks, these are on some reviews too so these too must be mould faults. You can also see how rough and flashy the parts are. It's a Skill Level 5.. maybe they know the 'modelling skills are needed '   |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 10, 2023 7:40:31 GMT
Nothing you can’t fix, I am sure Steve.
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Post by SteveM on Apr 10, 2023 7:43:01 GMT
Cheers Tommy I'll give it a shot  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 10, 2023 10:39:40 GMT
It`s in the right hands Stevie dude ......if it was in mine it would end up a crash landed one  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 10, 2023 14:26:57 GMT
Steve for you this shouldn't pose any problems at all |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 10, 2023 16:35:48 GMT
Boots, Paul. Thanks fellas. This afternoon spend in cloud of fine plastic dust from flash removal but we'll get there |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 10, 2023 17:54:41 GMT
Cockpit rear frame cleaned up and armour plate added that's missing from the kit. Its just white stock and not 100% accurate but close enough for a closed canopy bird.  |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 10, 2023 21:03:45 GMT
Steve did I read that right? pink?
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Post by SteveM on Apr 10, 2023 21:15:16 GMT
Steve did I read that right? pink? Your read it right Robbo, these FR's had a field applied very pale pink or off-white depending on which way you look at it. As you might expect there's a raft of debate on the web about the exact shade but I'll do my usual and mix what looks right to me. Welcome along ! |
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Post by Boots on Apr 10, 2023 21:24:55 GMT
Thats a great bit of work there Steve  I`m sure it mentions in my Spitfire book about them being a pale colour |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 11, 2023 6:05:24 GMT
Now if that's not beautifully scratched!!!
Well played on the flaws of the kit, you're tackling this big bird.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 11, 2023 6:52:01 GMT
Great start as ever looking forward to this.
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and rather large too 
