1/72 Airfix Spitfire PR XIX and Seafire side-by-side build

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Nice work, they're coming along well. Thanks for the tip-off about Asda - I'll be checking-out my local branch and stocking up on Klear methinks! I had one bottle for at least 6 or 7 years, but the new bottle, bought about 3 or 4 months ago, is half gone - mainly because this numpty knocked it over. Got a very shiny desk though!!
 
Let the great Klean stampede begin... I think i have a lifetime's supply and then some.

Quick question: I'm seeing pictures of the interweb of Seafire IIc's with four-blade props - is the three blade prop supplied with the kit accurate?
 
Coming along great mate!

Re the 3 and 4 blade props, according to various books I have, the low altitude performance of the Seafire Mk.IIc was boosted by the fitting of a new Merlin 32 engine (with cropped supercharger impeller) and 4 bladed Rotol propeller, becoming the L.IIc... In some cases the wings were also clipped, and a centreline bomb rack fitted in place of the commonly fitted 'slipper' fuel tank, for use as a fighter-bomber.

Photos I have seem to bear this out: Mk.IIc and F.Mk.IIc - 3-blade prop, L.Mk IIc and LR IIc - 4-blade prop...
 
A4K said:
Re the 3 and 4 blade props, according to various books I have, the low altitude performance of the Seafire Mk.IIc was boosted by the fitting of a new Merlin 32 engine (with cropped supercharger impeller) and 4 bladed Rotol propeller, becoming the L.IIc... In some cases the wings were also clipped, and a centreline bomb rack fitted in place of the commonly fitted 'slipper' fuel tank, for use as a fighter-bomber.

Photos I have seem to bear this out: Mk.IIc and F.Mk.IIc - 3-blade prop, L.Mk IIc and LR IIc - 4-blade prop...
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Blimey, that's what I call a bit of specialist knowledge... well the wings aren't clipped so I guess it's a IIc/F.IIc (and I'm sure Airfix wouldn't fob me off with a duff prop! :lol:

Thanks for the info.
 
I have made a bit of a hash of painting the canopy on the XIX. Is there a way to get enamel paint off without knackering the transparent plastic...?
thanks
 
Use a cocktail stick or similar, and gently rub the area with the stick dipped in thinner or white spirirt. This might not remove all of the paint, but when you re-polish it with metal cleaner, or 'T- Cut', that should remove the rest then bring it back to a clear shine. If you then dip the canopy in 'Klear', let it dry, and then mask it, the painting should be fine, the masking will stop you making a b*lls up, and the 'Klear' makes it look clean and polished.
Hope this helps.
 
Thanks... I experimented with oven cleaner(!) and it seems to have more or less done the trick.
Actually I did mask it off, problem was there was seepage under the edges. I think rather than splatter the whole masked area with paint I should aim to paint the lines and have the masking tape there as insurance. I use Tamiya so I guess it's as good as you can yet....
 
Yep, probably the best. Run the back of your fingernail along the edge of the tape, to ensure it's pressed down firmly, although I know it's a bit difficult with such a small part. Before you paint in the frames, paint the edges of the tape with 'Klear' and let it dry. This will prevent any seepage/bleeding, by sealing the edge of the tape. I normally prefer to use a 000 brush to paint the frames, rather than spraying - just in case!
 
Endless mucking about with the canopies and itty bitty bits of tape... but getting there! Have found that with a steady hand and a very small brush I get it reasonably OK freehand...

XIX - coat of primer (I like that bit - you can't see the joins anymore!) and first layers of grey on the wings and fuselage.

Seafire - still a bit to do on the canopy before I mask it off and get primed up.

Progress slow bit encouraging. Mate of mine whacked out a Korean War Mig to a decent standard in a day, how does that work then?

Weekend wine and sharp craft knives do not mix... :oops:

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You know what they say, everything in moderation... :)

..those cuts can be bad though. As a kid used to cut parts of the sprue towards me (idiot...), sliced my thumb up more than a few times... Once I ended up with a newspaper covered in blood - cut myself, kept wiping the blood on the paper, continued modelmaking...my mother asked 'what are you painting red?. 'It's not paint, just blood' I said. "WHAAAAAATTTTTTT????!!!!!" :lol:
 
I seem to remember that sort of thing happening too Evan!
Looking good on the Spits so far. If it hurts when cutting yourself after three glasses of wine - have another glass! Works wonders! Don't know how anybody can knock-out a good model in a day! I've seen it sone, OOB, with no enhancements, but it must have been a long day!
 
Amen to that! Acrylics are OK, but haven't got the versatility of enamels. It's a sign of 'Fast Modelling', an offshoot of Fast food, where people want everything now!
 
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