discussion Peter's Airfix Spitfire Mk.1a - 1:72 - 90 Yrs of Spitfires GB

[pjgtech]

Oh yeah just thought, anyone know what colour an RAF push bike would have been? cheers

 

[pjgtech]

Google AI say this:
"During World War II, Royal Air Force (RAF) bicycles were typically black, often with a distinctive white section painted on the lower part of the rear mudguard for visibility during blackout conditions.
Wartime Colours: While often black, some bikes used on RAF stations were painted in "service brown" (similar to dark earth) or, in rarer cases, a blue-grey referred to as "RAF Blue" or "RAF Grey," particularly early in the war."

Anyone know if this is correct? If so, as this is an early mk1a Spit, I may go with the RAF blue.....

 

[pjgtech]

One thing you could do Peter if its a bit thick is use a thin piece of clear plastic, something from a drinks bottle, and cut it and shape it with some gentle heat and use that for the back section then your center section will fit over it.

Thanks for that Steve, I have considered some clear plastic, I has some spare bits that may be suitable, how would you apply the heat, eg: hairdryer or similar? or place in very hot water? As I'm assuming a paint stripping heat gun or blowtorch or even a candle will be too much and just melt it! Cheers

 

[papa 695]

Some very nice work indeed Peter.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Thanks for that Steve, I have considered some clear plastic, I has some spare bits that may be suitable, how would you apply the heat, eg: hairdryer or similar? or place in very hot water? As I'm assuming a paint stripping heat gun or blowtorch or even a candle will be too much and just melt it! Cheers

Depending on the plastic. You could try a hairdryer. If that doesnt work I would get a piece of smooth bar with the correct curve on it. Heat it up and then just hold and shape the plastic by pushing it onto the heated bar. You may to try various degrees of heat before you get the right one.