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T Bolt
Colonel
looks like a nice kit. I like Academy kits but Beware of cardboard like decals
I am well aware of the bullet proof properties of Academy decals and have no intention of using the ones that came with the kit.
I'm already on the lookout for an aftermarket set for a Mk XIVc. any suggestions would appreciated.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Glenn, if you want a MkII Spit, just use the Tamiya MkI and add the Coffman gearing blister on the starboard cowling.
Easiest way to get markings for the MkXIV is to get a sheet of 'Sky' code letters, and either make your own serial number decals, or get a sheet of those too. However, the Academy kit is somewhat inaccurate in overall shape of the rear fuselage and cowling, so you might have some work to do. (their low-back XIV is better). If you need some Squadron code and serial examples, let me know and I'll dig some out - I should have some profiles too.
Here's one example, on the 1/32nd scale cross-kitted model I made some months back.
Easiest way to get markings for the MkXIV is to get a sheet of 'Sky' code letters, and either make your own serial number decals, or get a sheet of those too. However, the Academy kit is somewhat inaccurate in overall shape of the rear fuselage and cowling, so you might have some work to do. (their low-back XIV is better). If you need some Squadron code and serial examples, let me know and I'll dig some out - I should have some profiles too.
Here's one example, on the 1/32nd scale cross-kitted model I made some months back.
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T Bolt
Colonel
Thanks for the offer of the codes Terry. I have quite a lot among my spairs and might be able to make something up depending on the aircraft I pick. The profiles would be helpfully in making that decision. I'm thinking along the lines of the paint scheme of the one you posted a pic of with the yellow leading edge on the wings. Very nice job on that Spit BTW.
So how did you like Sprue Brothers?I order from them the most for kits good deals and fast delivery.Cheers Kevin
B-17engineer
Colonel
Shipping was great, prices for some things I didn't buy there because I could do better elsewhere... but for the most part will do business with them again!
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Benevolens Magister
Oh, the beauty of the Internet! What on Earth did we do before it? Trawling around all the model shops in the local area (when there were plenty of them), checking the few mail-order houses after seeing adverts for new kits and reading reviews, and envying modellers in other countries, who had access to kits we'd heard about, but couldn't get in our own country !
How things have changed in ten years !
Glenn, PM me an e-mail address, and I'll get some pics and profiles to you for the Spit XIV.
How things have changed in ten years !
Glenn, PM me an e-mail address, and I'll get some pics and profiles to you for the Spit XIV.
Lucke.stz
Senior Airman
Hobbyboss models, my first time seing a kit from this brand, and I liked it a lot ! The recessed panel lines and the kit packged is very, very good..
I did a review at my blog Kit Review – 1/72 Hobbyboss Rafale B – #87245 SprueMaster – Tudo sobre Modelismo !
best regards !
I did a review at my blog Kit Review – 1/72 Hobbyboss Rafale B – #87245 SprueMaster – Tudo sobre Modelismo !
best regards !
B-17engineer
Colonel
Very cool pick up!
BombTaxi
Tech Sergeant
Looks nice Lucke! I might try Hobbyboss soon, the 1/72 WWII fighters are cheap and apparently quick to assemble - which is good because I'm more into paint schemes than mega-detailing
I bought the Revell 1/76 Sherman Firefly and Comet cruiser tank today, haven't posted pics firstly because I will be getting my new camera in a week or two, and secondly, I'm already painting the Sherman after an afternoon/evening of work on it!
8)
I bought the Revell 1/76 Sherman Firefly and Comet cruiser tank today, haven't posted pics firstly because I will be getting my new camera in a week or two, and secondly, I'm already painting the Sherman after an afternoon/evening of work on it!
8)
T Bolt
Colonel
dirkpitt289
Master Sergeant
Talk about building a collection over night, eh Glenn... What is this the third this week? 
I love it
I love it
T Bolt
Colonel
Yep, and one more on the way!
B-17engineer
Colonel
Sweet Glenn!!
The Squadron in Action books and walkaround are great. I need to get more of them!
The Squadron in Action books and walkaround are great. I need to get more of them!
dirkpitt289
Master Sergeant
If there are no more Spitfires come the time I want to build one I'll know where to go...
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice stuff Glenn, seems you're going after the whole series of Spit Marks. Same here, although I haven't decided whether to do them all in 1/48th or 1/32nd scales, having a few in both scale already.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Very nice!
T Bolt
Colonel
Don't worry Dirk, as long as they make plastic airplane models there will always be a 109 and a Spit!If there are no more Spitfires come the time I want to build one I'll know where to go...
That's the plan Terry......eventualy. I had the idea about a month ago when I was reading Alfred Price's 'The Spitfire Story'. Already have a Mk.I and Seafire FR.47 built, so even with the ones I bought this week there's still a long way to go.
