KSaarni wrote:Nice work Stuart !
Now when you mentioned it, I did also struggle with the nose, was difficult to get it "right", the top of the cowling just did not fit ok
Applies to Eduards both scales. 1:72 and 1:48.. As a matter so much... that the Spitfire ended as one of the many queens on shelf... next to the 1:72
I wish better luck to you Stuart!
- Kari
That's pretty the same as me Kari - I had exactly the same fit issues on mine. I've managed to mash it into shape, it's not pretty, but it'll do. I actually had to use a fair bit of filler on the bottom and top cowl, and some Mr Surfacer.
Stikpusher wrote:
It’s from “A Bridge Too Far”… the photo recon run
Ah that's right, of course. Man I haven't seen that film in ages!
Stikpusher wrote:
Looking forward to some updates on this project
Ask and you shall receive!
I've managed to sort out the cowlings as best I can, I've fitted the canopy and assembled the 14 part radiators!
I really do like these bubble top Spits.
I think I'm pretty much ready for paint - I'm going to leave off the gun barrels until after I've finished. The potential to knock them off is quite high!
I've finally got my xtradecal sheet. As appealing as the Free-French example is, I'm going to do a wartime bird with a sky spinner and band.
I suppose the next question is though - should I add the bombs or not?
Cheers!
