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

nsmekanik · Jun 23, 2019

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 · Jun 23, 2019

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.

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

ALAN WILSON

Another Mk.V

DAVE MILLER

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

The offending area seems to be between the arrows

Wurger · Jun 24, 2019

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 · Jun 24, 2019

Great progress George, are you enjoying it yet?

fubar57 · Jun 24, 2019

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 · Jun 24, 2019

I see.

fubar57 · Jun 24, 2019

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

Wurger · Jun 24, 2019

fubar57 · Jun 24, 2019

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

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

Wurger · Jun 25, 2019

Gnomey · Jun 25, 2019

Nice work so far George!

Crimea_River · Jun 25, 2019

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

fubar57 · Jun 25, 2019

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

fubar57 · Jun 25, 2019

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

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 · Jun 25, 2019

fubar57 · Jun 25, 2019

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

...as per this...

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

Wurger · Jun 25, 2019

fubar57 · Jun 25, 2019

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

Done now

Wurger · Jun 25, 2019

N4521U · Jun 25, 2019

fubar57 said:
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.

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

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