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    And another Revell 1:32 Spitfire Mk 22/24

    OK, slow start as I didn't get as far last night as expected.

    Two immediate thoughts, one is how hard it is to find the bits I want. I wish all sprues were coded with a letter or that they would at least follow a numerical order for the parts on each sprue.... Two, the odd plastic does not respond well to Humbrol Liquid Poly, takes ages to set which is going to be a bind knowing the fit issues.

    However, I must be in for trouble later because so far the fuselage dry fits like a dream, seriously, no real problems at all.

    The gap between the headrest and the support that Steve pointed out is certainly there and if Steve had not mentioned it, I would have ignored it. However, a simple job to correct.

    All the bulkheads are dry fitted except for one side of the rear seat mounting bulkhead which has been tack cemented in to keep it in place while lining up the others. They all fit in with no issues at all.

    This is the worst bit of the lower fuselage joint as it stands unglued and just held with tape. It will line up perfectly when cemented as will the upper seam which lines up nicely without glue.

    This presumably means I have loads of problems stacking up for later. I really do hope not as it does look a nice aircraft and this is my first 1:32 aircraft kit (don't tell Dave (Gern) as I said I would never go over to his favoured scale lol)
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    #2
    Good progress but just wait till you get to the fun bits.

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    • colin m
      Moderator
      • Dec 2008
      • 8804
      • Colin
      • Stafford, UK

      #3
      No fit issues so far ! I'm only slightly jealous !

      Colin M........

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      • Guest

        #4
        It could be Graham that you have put the required amount of preparation and planning into the build to ensure the best possible fit.

        ..........or it could be still sniggering at you!!

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        • Guest

          #5
          My bet's on the lower part of the nose being warped!

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          • Guest

            #6
            I think it is sniggering Richard lol

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            • stona
              • Jul 2008
              • 9889

              #7
              Most excellent start there Graham. With the exception of the issue I had behind the seat which was due to a badly moulded fuselage half I agree that to this stage the fit has been perfectly acceptable. I've also built my lower wing assembly which only needed a little tidying although the U/C doors didn't fit and needed a bit of "adjusting".

              I suspect that there are a few people just waiting for you to get to what they know to be the,shall we say,more challenging phases of construction. Have you decided how you will go about the infamous wing/fuselage join yet? I just keep staring at the relevant bits!

              Cheers

              Steve

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              • Guest

                #8
                Nice Grahan, will be another masterpiece.

                Andy

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  Steve, not even thought about it yet. The lower wings appear to fit ok, it will be all down to those filler bits. However, if the rest is ok I am sure they can be made to fit..............

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                  • colin m
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 8804
                    • Colin
                    • Stafford, UK

                    #10
                    Graham,

                    Graham, a warning. I was just putting my plane down to rest on it's under carriage for the first time and stopped. I don't believe it's strong enough. I'm now trying to get around this problem, but of course mine is all painted and built up. As you're in the construction stage you might be able to sort this problem out sooner rather than later - unlike me

                    Maybe Steve has the best cure for this problem !!

                    Regards

                    Colin M..

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      Originally posted by \
                      Graham,Graham, a warning. I was just putting my plane down to rest on it's under carriage for the first time and stopped. I don't believe it's strong enough. I'm now trying to get around this problem, but of course mine is all painted and built up. As you're in the construction stage you might be able to sort this problem out sooner rather than later - unlike me

                      Maybe Steve has the best cure for this problem !!

                      Regards

                      Colin M..
                      Weird as mine is sat on its landing gear with no problem.

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                      • Guest

                        #12
                        Thanks for the heads up Colin, I will check it out before I get too far. I think this kit varies quite a bit from one box to another. Shouldn't do but it is odd plastic and may be different in some kits. As I mentioned before, Humbrol Liquid Poly does not stick mine very well yet no one else appears to have had glue issues. Good fun isn't it lol

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                        • stona
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 9889

                          #13
                          Originally posted by \
                          Maybe Steve has the best cure for this problem !!

                          Regards

                          Colin M..
                          What problem lol! I was always going to pose this one flying but the undercarriage is pretty average and I won't miss it,that and using the pilot (whose very good) to hide the lack of any cockpit detail.

                          I'm sure they vary but the only real problem I've had is with that twisted nose which I think everyone has had. Mine has gone together mainly with Tamiya extra thin with no problem. Oddly the bits I've tried to stick (rather than fill) with superglue haven't bonded so well. Weird.

                          Cheers

                          Steve

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                          • colin m
                            Moderator
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 8804
                            • Colin
                            • Stafford, UK

                            #14
                            Originally posted by \
                            Weird as mine is sat on its landing gear with no problem.
                            So is mine Paul, however, in the long term, I have my doubts so I've slipped a bit of re-enforcement in, just in case.

                            It is indeed strange plastic Graham, I used Humbrol Liquid poly and super glue with no problem !

                            Regards

                            Colin M....

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              The frame bits that fit in between the wings where the guns mount.

                              In the instructions, it says to cut .8mm of the thickness of these frames and, annoyingly, it shows that it should be cut from the upper surface which has the locating pins on it for lining up the frames to the wing apertures. Has everyone found that this sanding of the whole frame has had to be done? If so, did you take it from the top or the bottom and is .8 mm enough?

                              Mine hates liquid poly Collin, in fact a bit I stuck on with pints of the stuff on Tuesday fell off when I picked it up today. Appears to work if you clamp it but left to itself, it don't weld lol

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