discussion Andy's 1/48 Spitfire Mk1a

[Andy T]

This is the largest of the three that I'll be attempting for this GB. A 1/32 would be a stretch within the time frame, even for me, but maybe later.

This is the scheme I'll be using for all 3 aircraft



Here are the sprue shots. Being the profipack it has some extra goodies, and plenty of spare canopies if I fluff one up!

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Andy

 

[pjgtech]

Wow, got some nice detailed bits in that one, looks good....

 

[Portman]

Nice - that's a decent looking kit.

 

[yak face]

That looks like a beautiful kit andy . If its anything like the 1/72 eduard spit i did a bit back it will be great . I reckon the fit and finish on these is on a par with the best Tamiya stuff and detail is probably better , looking forward to this one .

 

[flyjoe180]

Excellent selection Andy. All three are going to look great in the same scheme

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Very nice Andy. This should keep you busy.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks for popping in chaps.

I made a start on this today, building up the cockpit sides and whatever you call that bulkhead behind the seat.

I lost the very first piece of PE for the tanks which doesn't bode well , so replaced it with some copper wire. As you see here though, it won't stay in place. My usual CA glue nemesis is back. I tried 3 different glues, with or without activator, applying glue to the plastic, the copper, or both, and still no luck.

It's staying off for now

 

[Andy T]

Thanks for popping in chaps.

I made a start on this today, building up the cockpit sides and whatever you call that bulkhead behind the seat.

I lost the very first piece of PE for the tanks which doesn't bode well , so replaced it with some copper wire. As you see here though, it won't stay in place. My usual CA glue nemesis is back. I tried 3 different glues, with or without activator, applying glue to the plastic, the copper, or both, and still no luck.

It's staying off for now

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Andy.