**** DONE: GB-42 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb - MTO II
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Like it Geo.
T Bolt
Colonel
Looking real nice George
Back in post 40 you mentioned having trouble filling long surfaces straight. I've found using a fine cut 10" steel file keeps everything straight
Back in post 40 you mentioned having trouble filling long surfaces straight. I've found using a fine cut 10" steel file keeps everything straight
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fubar57
General
Many thanks. Added to the list Glenn. Painted the innards Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green. Note that the fuel tank cover has been sprayed as well as this forms the forward part of the sidewall by the IP. Others had problems with the IP/bulkhead fitting here and ground down the IP, the cover or both. A quick dry fit of just the bulkhead shows no problems yet
I'll let this dry and then start detail painting
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fubar57
General
Close enough for government work though I don't know which I.P. Airfix was working from.
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fubar57
General
Side-walls painted. When dry I'll gloss coat for wash
Looks like you've got things sorted out pretty good George
Also UMM-USA makes Aluminum Hand Sanding Bars that you can get as a set or single if you prefer to use sand paper, I have one and it works good.
Also UMM-USA makes Aluminum Hand Sanding Bars that you can get as a set or single if you prefer to use sand paper, I have one and it works good.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Looking good Geo.
Doing great George.
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fubar57
General
Thanks guys. Innards done, waiting for some other paint to dry and then I can get started putting it all together
Crimea_River
Marshal
Nice looking pit. Good that Airfix don't have the gear selector placed in the "up" position like some manufacturers.
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fubar57
General
Thanks. That was one of the first things I looked at Andy having modified two already. A test fit of the innards. I had to file down the tabs on the I.P. bulkhead and widen out the slots a bit, a few minutes work. The rear bulkhead needs a bit of filing but nothing major. Ignore the gap in the floor, its just the loose fit of everything and joins up nice. Painting and adding straps to the rudder pedals. The frame that holds these and the joys stick are perhaps the worst fit to the sides. Nothing major but the openings in the sidewalls are too small. I test fit this before paint was added so it wasn't a surprise.
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fubar57
General
Straps added to the pedals which look like they are on steroids
Adding this lever looks like its going to be fun though its nice to see its inclusion
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
The parking brake lever looks very awkward to install - good luck !
Crimea_River
Marshal
Maybe Terry is looking for his coat again but that lever is to control the radiator flap.
