discussion AIRFIX 1/24 SPITFIRE Mk Vb

[Guest]

I'd rather have them and not need them, than need them and not have them! (that applies to pretty much everything for me)

 

[flyjoe180]

SO longas they can't count in your favour it's all good. Look forward to the progress Peter.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Just caught this build and loving the work but concerned that I may have the same parts issue,,,, I'm thinking how to contact Airfix and ask for 13 replacement parts for all the kits I got from Debenhams if I need them!!

Adrian

 

[peterairfix]

Just caught this build and loving the work but concerned that I may have the same parts issue,,,, I'm thinking how to contact Airfix and ask for 13 replacement parts for all the kits I got from Debenhams if I need them!!Adrian

You will have to go to thier website,click on cust support and then on spare parts and you will get a drop down menu to fill in.

Peter t

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Do you think they would send me all of them? I have to get into my loft to open a few up and check them first I guess.

Adrian

 

[peterairfix]

Do you think they would send me all of them? I have to get into my loft to open a few up and check them first I guess.Adrian

I can't say on that one some years back i had a puma that needed 10 plus parts i got them but that was before they were bought out,but good luck.

Peter t

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Peter

The 1/24 Airfix Spitfire takes me back. I think I built the mk1a when I was about 9. It stood proudly on my chest of drawers for about 3 years. After some minor mishaps (props breaking off etc) I packed it full of paper, set it on fire and launched it out of the window, as school boys do.

I must admit building another does appeal to me and your build is bringing back a lot of memories.

Great work so far on the build and hurray for Airfix and their aftermarket service.

Looking forward to seeing this progress.

All the best

Paul

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Have you checked the wing dihedral Peter. I wished I had checked my Mk1a before joining the wings and fuzz because I would have made some adjustments.

 

[peterairfix]

Have you checked the wing dihedral Peter. I wished I had checked my Mk1a before joining the wings and fuzz because I would have made some adjustments.

I haven't got that far yet as i am on my super SIG but i will check it.

Peter t

 

[peterairfix]

Well i have had a restart i have got all the wings on but there are some big gaps in the wing roots so they will filling plus i have lost heart in it so i will rest this one before i make a pigs ear of it.

Peter t

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[Guest]

24 scale is so big that I thought you were making a bomber at first! I forgot it was supposed to be a fighter plane. Then I saw it...

 

[Guest]

They are crevasses Peter! You be careful not to fall in those gaps!

Best idea to come back later with your mojo in full effect.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Those gaps bring back memories Peter. I had identical problems with my recent 1/24 Spitfire and indeed with all my 1/24 builds. Its nothing unusual on these large planes. Hope you don't lose interest in it. Its nothing that a bit of filler wont sort out.

 

[peterairfix]

I have finally found time to restart this one,i have finished the top camo and i will let the paint cure before doing the under size i have popped in a 1/72 spit for a size comparison.

Peter t

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[Guest]

What a size difference!