1/48 Spitfire Mk. XVI e - Home Country Modern Aircraft/Spitfire Marks GB

[rochie]

good stuff Aaron

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Karl. Well, I just SCREWED UP again. The gun blisters that have to be cut out, if you purchase this kit. Cut them out following the lines on the top of the wing. DO NOT cut them out using the recess on the inside of the wing. The hole will be WAY TO BIG. Fortunately I cut and test fit the first one before starting on the second. Just cut two patches, one for each end of the cover. Let it dry overnight and sand and scribe it tomorrow (hopefully)

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far Aaron!

 

[Wayne Little]

look forward to more Aaron...hope you haven't screwed the pooch mate....

 

[meatloaf109]

Nothing a little putty won't fix, I hope.
Another learning experence, one you probably could have done without, I'm sure.
I've never tried elmers on seams, only for fixing canopies to the airframe, let me know how that works out.

 

[Airframes]

Sounds like you've got things under control Aaron.
Paul, I use PVA (white glue/wood glue/ presumably Elmer's) for most small joints and seams, including the seams at the base of windscreens, if it's supposed to be 'seamless' on the real thing.
Run it in as a bead, off the tip of a cocktail stick, and wipe off any excess with a wet finger tip, or damp cocktail stick tip/pain brush tip. Been doing it for years, and it works very well indeed. Beauty is, if it needs more, just add another bead when the first has hardened, and it can be painted over, giving a flawless, invisible seal.
Saves b*gg*ring about with putty or other filler, especially in hard to access areas such as wing root joints.

 

[meatloaf109]

Well, I learn something new every day!
Going to go try it right now!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Working on the Wing fix and the seam on the fuselage.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Having computer problems but am getting closer. Dry fit the lower half of the main wing and got it to fit. still working on the 20mm gun covers. There not wanting to cooperate, and got the seam on the fuselage filled ( the first time).

 

[woody]

Pit looks great Brooks.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you sir. I have to pick and name( ) 12 photos for a show I am doing at the Arts Depot here in town. So this afternoon is pretty much shot.

 

[Airframes]

Dead easy Aaron - photo 1, photo 2, photo 3 ......... I'll get me coat!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

That was bad Terry.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Good luck with the photo show Aaron, is it barns and rivers by chance. Doing good with the Spit as well.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Yes it is Vic, as a matter of fact. And a shot or two of an aircraft. And thank you sir.

 

[Wayne Little]

Hope the Photo's goes well Aaron!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Yes it is Vic, as a matter of fact. And a shot or two of an aircraft. And thank you sir.[/QUOTE

In that case I'm reckoning your on a winner.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

It's not a contest Vic. I am a member of the Arts Depot and with the membership they give you a section of wall space to display your work for a month. Kinda like advertising. At least that's what I am using it for.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Oh……….well okay, hope it beings you some orders or commissions.

 

[Wayne Little]

That would be a good outcome!