discussion Papa695s Gillow’s Spitfire MK1

[papa 695]

Thanks John, the grease proof paper is only there, to stop the parts sticking to the plans while constructing the parts. I use that mainly because you can see through it, and the glue doesn’t really stick to it. There is some really thin tissue paper for the fabric.

 

[papa 695]

Got the stabiliser and rudder built, they need sanding then covering with tissue. Also got the fuselage half built. I need to put the former’s in.

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Ian, it's going like a train have fun

 

[papa 695]

Thanks Steven, but trains have an habit of derailing at times. Ha Ha.

 

[john hutton]

Ian,
Coming along really well, thanks also for the very in depth pictures as this is all new to me. Top job mate.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Really beginning to take shape now Ian. Very nice.

 

[papa 695]

I’ve now got all the fuselage spars fitted, the front ends need trimming then it’s ready for some sanding.

now it’s time to start building the wing sections.

 

[Ian M]

Coming along very nicely. It looks nice and straight!
I'm sure you will wing the next stage

 

[Steven000]

The fuselage is looking good Ian, have fun with those curved spitfire wings cheers

 

[Ernie]

It is so cool watching this come together, Guillow's kits were made right next door in Massachusetts, so every hobby store around here carried them. Every summer vacation from school we kids in the neighborhood would build one of these kits and have dogfights to the death! My favorite was the Fw-190 (in the same series as your Spitfire). I painted it with Pactra Authentic colors in brown and green camo that was in no way authentic, but it looked cool as heck! It also added so much extra weight that the flights were short and the landings hard But it was immense fun that kept us occupied for quite a while.

 

[peterairfix]

just been trying to catch up on the builds looking forward to more updates and i might even have a go at one sometime

 

[scottie3158]

This brings back some great memories of building one of these balsa and tissue kits with my dad a very long time ago. Ypur off to a great start I will follow along.

 

[papa 695]

Welcome aboard Paul, glad you’re liking this so far.

 

[john hutton]

Ian,
Great stuff, fuselage looks fantastic, love all the ribs, starting to look like the real deal ✈.

 

[Miko]

That'll keep you busy! Nice to see the noble art of wooden model aeroplane construction is still alive and well living at your place

Miko (suitably impressed)

 

[papa 695]

Let’s get this into the right blog this time.
got most of the wings done

 

[papa 695]

But since posting that on the ring build I’ve completed the major build sections.

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Ian, looking forward to the next step

 

[PaulTRose]

Funny looking rapier missile

Im really enjoying watching this go together......seems easy and difficult at the same time

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Love that wing shape. Looking good Ian.