**** DONE: 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vc - Pacific Theatre of Operations II

[Wayne Little]

Looking very nice. I think the fuselage cut out is for the arrestor gear that is fitted in the SH boxing of the kit in Seafire guise.

pretty sure that is right...

Doing a great job Vic!

 

[Wurger]

With all.

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Vic, and yes, that panel is for economy of moulding tools, getting three or more versions from the same basic tool.

 

[Catch22]

Looking very nice. I think the fuselage cut out is for the arrestor gear that is fitted in the SH boxing of the kit in Seafire guise.

I'll let you know when mine arrives, that was my first thought as well.

Nice work Vic! It's nice to get a good preview.

 

[mikewint]

Looking go Vic. Impressive work on the arresting wires

 

[fubar57]

Great job Vic and I agree about the tank. I added one and even though it can't be seen, it's satisfying to know that the detail wasn't missed.

Geo

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks a bunch guys. Hope to do some wing work this arvo, but currently being summoned to do little chores (it's house work day) while I try to catch up with you guys.

PS. Thanks also for the lowdown on that pesky panel.

 

[dneid]

Lovely cockpit there, Vic. I have had kits in the past, that when I look at what was designed and how poorly they fit, that I just sit back and grumble and mumble and mutter naughty things under my breath.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Lovely cockpit there, Vic. I have had kits in the past, that when I look at what was designed and how poorly they fit, that I just back and grumble and mumble and mutter naughty things under my breath.

Under your breath ah!…………..not me I'm F**KING LOUD…………………..lucky we have brick walls.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks the biz Vic. But I hope you didn't put CO2 in the tank or you'll kill your pilot!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Looks the biz Vic. But I hope you didn't put CO2 in the tank or you'll kill your pilot!

Its the brain and the fingers, they don't work together and my eyesight is not a good mediator!

 

[Lucky13]

Looking good Vic!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks Jan.

 

[mikewint]

Now you all know why the pilot is so "stiff" and not moving: rigor mortis

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen, most appreciated.

I've been pressing on at a very slow pace today, after the rains of earlier this week I'm afraid for me the hay fever sets in and drains the energy out of me. Anyway as things go I've started on the wings the first part being to find the right cover for the 20mm cannon access hatch.

The model I'm doing has a Type 'C' wing with just the one cannon on the inboard side, the outlet for the other being blanked off. The kit provided a choice of 4 bubble covers, finding reference to the right one took time. Fitting was also bad and needed some work finishing of adding panel lines and screws

I then tackled the wheel wells, a lick of paint on all the parts (some not shown) and they'll be ready for assembly tomorrow.

I also did a quick test fit of wing parts to main body. Not to bad but some work going to be needed here.

One of the problems I've found with this kit is that the moulds are not crisp and the plastic gives the appearance of being very sort, but be warned, it's brittle and will snap easy. I've also found that the housing pins are not aligned very well, it's a sort of hit and miss affair, some align, some don't. None of these though are big issues and are easily surmountable, so don't let me put you off purchasing Special Hobby kits.

 

[Wayne Little]

Thanks for heads up Vic, doing good mate...

 

[Crimea_River]

Don't take those wing root gaps for granted Vic. They may close up with correct dihedral.

 

[destrozas]

cut, sanded, filled in and re-sanding,

anything that is problematic for taking your hands buddy.
great detail you have given him as always looking for more accurate replica possible.

well-done

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff so far Vic, and Andy beat me to it, regarding the wing root gaps.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

As always, thanks for the input guys, I'm hoping to get the wings sorted in the next couple of days. I'm not worried about the gap, I think the dihedral will sort that, it's just getting it even on both sides.