| Spitfire XIX; Kicking it off | |
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| Topic Started: Apr 13 2016, 12:24 PM (5,463 Views) | |
| Gerry Doyle | Apr 13 2016, 12:24 PM Post #1 |
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Well I figured I get things going with a good excuse to make this project that has been on my wish list for a bit. Airfix PR XIX with engine fitted and finished in Royal Thai AF colours.![]() I have another few bits and pieces for the cockpit too somewhere...... |
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| BKirwan | Apr 13 2016, 04:26 PM Post #2 |
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Hey Gerry Nice choice of subject haven't seen oe of them beofre . BTW did you get the memo about the May 6th kick off? brian |
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| Gerry Doyle | Apr 13 2016, 08:24 PM Post #3 |
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Hey Brian, Yeah, just realised it after I posted. The 6th suits me fine as the bench is overflowing. Good to have committed though. Ger |
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| Parkadge | Apr 13 2016, 08:42 PM Post #4 |
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My fault entirely I really have to start paying more attention |
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| Parkadge | Apr 13 2016, 08:43 PM Post #5 |
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It's cool to show what you're going to do though |
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| RobertOG | May 5 2016, 08:33 PM Post #6 |
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What's the sanction for a false start ?
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Completed group builds: What-If 2017 Kits In Progress: Revell 1/35 BTR-70 Dragon 1/72 T-34/76 Mod. 1942 Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XII Revell 1/72 BV-222 | |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 9 2016, 10:32 PM Post #7 |
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Now that the madness of the IMSS slowly thumps to a dull throb in the back of my neck it's time to ease myself back into this build with a tad of whittling. The engine I'm using is for the Airfix 22 so I'm just hoping that they used the same scale plans when tooling the 19. I am hoping to do all of the build and painting before I insert the engine section. Foolhardy no doubt. I also cobbled together bits I have been hording away for such an occasion. I'm quite looking forward to this one now. ![]() ![]() ![]() I really hope I can get a positive fit with the plug. |
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| FiSe | May 10 2016, 08:25 AM Post #8 |
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Heil Mickey!
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Edited by FiSe, Sep 24 2016, 11:16 AM.
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| Gerry Doyle | May 10 2016, 10:15 AM Post #9 |
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Hi Filip, That crossed my mind too, I think the Griffon was fairly universal. I'm not 100% however I believe the XIX, 22 and 24 were the same. I do know internal fuel system was different because of the need for bigger tanks and injection system in the carburetor and that there was small overflow vent pipes in the wing root but the engine externally was identical. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. G Edited by Gerry Doyle, May 10 2016, 11:39 PM.
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| Narayan | May 11 2016, 04:31 PM Post #10 |
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Graham
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I built a few of these in 1/72 in various markings. Look forward to seeing how the 1/48 shapes up as I have one in the stash. Graham |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 11 2016, 04:38 PM Post #11 |
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Hi All, The front end has been removed and with much test fitting and whittling the fire wall bulkhead fits, after a fashion.... ![]() I have also started to do a bit of riveting. Not going to be too fastidious here but will break up the rather plane panels. ![]() A huge molding error here that will have to be dealt with. Goes under 'what were they thinking?'
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| Parkadge | May 11 2016, 08:49 PM Post #12 |
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That's what I like to see - lumps being cut off with a razor saw😃 |
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| fs2005 | May 11 2016, 10:34 PM Post #13 |
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Jeez Gerry Mr Surfacer havent made a low enough grade for that canyon yet ! |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 14 2016, 01:36 PM Post #14 |
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Just checking in my progress, Firstly, the cavern hole had to be taken care of. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tah Dah ![]() I also got the engine parts cleaned up, Outside with plenty of water job. Cleans the parts and keeps the nasty dust down...... ![]() Back to woodwork class for this one.... ![]() ![]() All washed ready for assembly.....
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| Parkadge | May 14 2016, 08:44 PM Post #15 |
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Good progress Gerry |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 17 2016, 11:51 PM Post #16 |
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Got a bit more done over the past day or two. Time for more butchery.... The ports for the camera ![]() ![]() The sidewalls are just about there. I found a throttle quadrant in the spares box. The aperture is small so you won't see a whole lot once closed up. The apertures look rough but from the outside they look tickety boo, honest they do.... ![]() ![]() The lenses and instrument faces were given a drop of PVA
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| Parkadge | May 18 2016, 05:55 AM Post #17 |
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Good idea to use the PVA |
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| Joseph M | May 19 2016, 09:31 PM Post #18 |
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Nice Gerry, Looking forward to the rest of the build. Cheers Joe M |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 20 2016, 09:31 AM Post #19 |
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I may not have mentioned I'm a complete idiot. I opened the wrong hatch so had to fill it back in. DOH!!!!!!!![]() ![]() Had to fill a few sink marks too ![]() I'm surprised by the flaws in this kit. Apart from my own mistakes I believe this was a Monday molding..... |
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| Gerry Doyle | May 21 2016, 07:46 AM Post #20 |
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Made a bit of progress last night......![]() ![]() ![]() And I started working on the engine
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