**** DONE: GB-42 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb - MTO II

[nsmekanik]

I did lose part C25 for a bit, quit annoying to say the least. Found it later in a different kit box.......

As for how it was painted, have a read here, Britmodeller 'Question re Airfix's Spitfire Vb Malta colors', and for a discussion on Sky blue, BritModeller 'RAF Sky Blue?'

 

[fubar57]

Good stuff, I believe I have the colours on hand. Moving on...the fit of the rudder....it didn't. The notches aren't supposed to be seen unless the rudder is deflected. I've seen three other builds that have the notches shown.

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The rudders of a Mk.IX and Mk.Vc, note the slight deflection on the Mk.Vc

ALAN WILSON
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Another Mk.V

DAVE MILLER
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For some reason, in the top photo, the elevators look to be slightly drooped but here they seem to be ever so slightly raised. Not sure what's going on with my perspectives lately

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The offending area seems to be between the arrows

 

[Wurger]

IMHO the way the rudder was moulded is a kind of the manufacturer's nod to the assemblers who want to make their models with the deflected rudder.
Otherwise the leading edge of the rudder should be sanded down in order to remove the notches. Also it may be worth to remove some of the plastic from the inside at the rear edge of the fin and the fuselage back for moving the rudder ahead.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Great progress George, are you enjoying it yet?

 

[fubar57]

Minor setbacks Greg. I've got a half dozen Hobbycraft kits under my belt so this is nothing. Totally agree Wojtek. I actually started filing before I took the pics, the cut-outs were a lot more pronounced.

 

[Wurger]

I see.

 

[fubar57]

Glued on the rudder and ailerons, film in a bit. Vokes filter glued together, seam to fill.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Looks like a Spitfire now. The errant left aileron has since been fixed.

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I may or may not fix the 5 small divots tomorrow before the bus

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far George!

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking very good Geo. Gotta get me one of those light boxes for my pictures. Makes a world of difference.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. I think the one Terry got was a better option than the one I have

 

[fubar57]

Filled in the divots and painted the screens. I'll add and other wash when I get home, this time with Citadel India Ink which is quite a bit darker. Added the shoulder harness and the straps that goes behind the seat and into the fuselage

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Done for another week. I'll start painting next Thursday as Wednesday is medical day in PG. Camp bus in 2½ hours, have a great week gentlemen

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

OK....this is more what I was looking for...

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...as per this...

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I'll paint the frames Interior Green when I get home

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Seriously....I don't know why I bothered as it won't be seen.

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Done now

 

[Wurger]

 

[N4521U]

Seriously....I don't know why I bothered as it won't be seen.

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Done now

Nice but!
It's what we do.