Eduard 1/48 Spitfires Mk.I - Mk.V engine cover question (1 Viewer)

[VA88]

Hi all,

I would like to ask forum citizens one tricky question about "new" Eduard Spitfires.
Instruction says that it is necessary to fill the gap on the front part of the engine cover.
And this is actual for Mk I , Mk II, Mk V etc from Eduard.
So... I don't quite understand why this gap was introduced on the model if I have to fill it on every variant.

Any thoughts about that?
Really apperciate any help.

Thanks!

 

[Wurger]

First of all .. welcome to the site.

And to answer your question ....
Actually the panel line didn't appear on the early Spitfires including the Mk.V mostly. IIRC this type of the top cowling was typical for CBAF Spitfires and might be found on Mk.IX and XVI. However the cowling with the panel line could be found in a couple of pics of the early kites as memo serves. So the Eduard made it as the option and allows to decide the assemblers.

the source: the net.

 

[VA88]

First of all .. welcome to the site.

Thank you for your hospitality

Now it is much more clear to me why this line appeared. But to be honest I think Eduard have to add a bit more transparent comment on this option
Thank you for your photos and rapid answer!

 

[Wurger]

I grasped. However please note that the Tamiya and Airfix Spits have the front part of the top engine cowling moulded as one paiece just to the panel line. For the reason you need to not only glued it to and also use a putty and then sanding in order to remove the join trace. What is easier to remove? I think the panel line for filling only. Am I right?

 

[VA88]

What is better? I think the panel line for filling. Am I right?

Definitely yes!
The only thing Im thinking of is that I have to be carefull during this task in order to preserve Spitfire beautiful cover shape

 

[Wurger]

Definitely yes!
I have to be carefull during this task

Like when making other kind of models. In the past the panel line was raised and you had to use the sandpaper to sand it down. These days you need some of the liquid acrylic putty and some of the acrylic thinner and the Q-tips to blot it excess. No damages to the plastic surface.