I enjoyed the building theAirfix Hurricane, so I’ve decided to build this one now.
Papa 695s 1/24 Airfix Spitfire Mk Vb
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Glutton for punishment aren't we mind you all the last ones I have done have come out well.
If you want them I have a set of 1/24 seat belts going spare.
If you want them I have a set of 1/24 seat belts going spare.
I'm watching - had this one in the stash for a couple of years.
Pete
Pete
Thanks for the offer Peter, but I’m going to install the pilot again.
Made a start on this one. I know I need to paint the yolk, I forgot to add it before painting.
Nice progress! :thumb2:
Have one in the stash too, so I'll be watching over your shoulder
lol
Have one in the stash too, so I'll be watching over your shoulder
lol
G
Nice size I could see everything ! Will watch and learn .
Another big bird. Looks good......
Every thing painted and put together awaiting some weathering, also got the pilot put together. I need to get him painted and put on the seat before I can close it all up.
Great start Ian. Pilot next?
Hi Ian
Nice start with the usual cockpit. We don't see many of these large scale planes built. Good to see a pilot being used.
Jim
Nice start with the usual cockpit. We don't see many of these large scale planes built. Good to see a pilot being used.
Jim
Yes Tim I had a trial fit, and you can’t put the pilot in when the fuse halves are together.
Cheers Jim, I used the pilot on the Hurricane build, and it looked ok. So I’m doing the same for this one.
Another beauty in the making. Great start Ian.
Great start Ian,
I remember mine nose dived after a brief flight packed with Moon Travelers. I forgot to remove the powder at the tip so it blew up to pieces. Wish I hadn't done that, now it's 8-10 times the price to get one.
Cheers,
Richard
I remember mine nose dived after a brief flight packed with Moon Travelers. I forgot to remove the powder at the tip so it blew up to pieces. Wish I hadn't done that, now it's 8-10 times the price to get one.
Cheers,
Richard
Very nice, but do check the dihedral. Airfix left it a little flat. Having said that, mine was ok, but plenty aren’t.
You're right Colin, I remember mine was droopy. Basically it didn't have a spar in the instruction or my glue didn't set properly at the wing root. They were heavy as well.
Cheers,
Richard
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