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Post by SteveM on Apr 23, 2023 16:10:55 GMT
Cheers chaps  This is turning into a project see how my fettling works out! Cockpit with some brass and lead wire, not 100% accurate but good enough for a closed canopy. Sanded off the kit IP details ready for the 3D decals that are on their way.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 23, 2023 17:17:13 GMT
Effective wiring Steve. One day I'll try a 1:32 scale too, very inspwiring update!😅
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Post by Paul B on Apr 23, 2023 17:51:28 GMT
OMG, look at that  That looks awesome Steve. Guy,   |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 23, 2023 17:52:02 GMT
Ah yes Paul, this Spitfire build, forgot about this one
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Post by Boots on Apr 23, 2023 18:24:56 GMT
Thats some cracking detail work once again Steve......wiring looks perfick!!  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 23, 2023 22:44:05 GMT
Steve, fine looking cockpit details!
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 24, 2023 0:14:32 GMT
Superb.
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wouter
Plastic connoissuer
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Post by wouter on Apr 24, 2023 6:24:42 GMT
Nice one Steve, it's these details which give a kit always that tad extra. Love the wiring.
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Post by SteveM on May 8, 2023 19:25:04 GMT
First fit of the cockpit into the fuselage, not too bad luckily. IP is a Kits World 3D print, detail is okay but not as good as some of the new Eduard 3D resin IPs out there. It was very shiny so I gave it a light coat of Tamiya flat varnish. The seat belts are the same, Kits World supply these with no instructions whatsoever, nothing of use on their website either. You get what you pay for I suppose but they'll be okay under a wash and a closed canopy. To be honest I'm not a fan of this technology, it's either under detailed or overpriced IMHO. Anyway, here's a couple of pics.   |
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Post by Boots on May 8, 2023 21:11:21 GMT
Wow that is very nice indeed Steve.......the dials and belts look terrific  |
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Post by Ian H. on May 8, 2023 23:55:24 GMT
Steve, the instrument panel and harnesses look amazing! Looks just like the 1/1 scale version.  |
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Post by tommygunn on May 9, 2023 3:40:45 GMT
Yep, all looks gorgeous to me, too.
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Post by Paul B on May 9, 2023 5:20:13 GMT
I must say, I have to agree with the other chaps. It looks darned good to me . A question about the seat, I have . Is the red colour specific to the Mk.IX, or is it so on all marks? |
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Post by jkb on May 9, 2023 19:00:39 GMT
Very nice work on the cockpit.
Looks great to me!
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Post by Armorguy on May 9, 2023 19:10:01 GMT
Stellar office build and paintjob Steve, it looks the real deal to me.
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Post by Robbo on May 9, 2023 19:11:27 GMT
Lovely detail in there mate, them belts look great
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Post by SteveM on May 9, 2023 21:01:10 GMT
I must say, I have to agree with the other chaps. It looks darned good to me . A question about the seat, I have  . Is the red colour specific to the Mk.IX, or is it so on all marks? There's one to get the armchair experts all fired up Paul.  The seat is painted to represent the plastic seat used at the same time as the metal one to diversify the production line etc. Some called it Bakerlite but I've read recently that it was plastic and not resin. There were differences but under the canopy it won't matter and I like the colour contrast. |
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Post by SteveM on May 9, 2023 21:01:36 GMT
Thanks all for the great comments B)
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Post by Paul B on May 10, 2023 4:15:40 GMT
Thanks for that Steve |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 11, 2023 18:58:23 GMT
Looks amazing!
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