Wingco57 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have started on the new Revell Spitfire. So much talk about this kit but ever so few real builds. Those who have consider it to be a nice kit with an unbeatable price. So far I have put the wing and feathers together. Haven't made up my mind what mark it will be. Can be any of three. But chosing which has some effect on altering the kit parts. I will be using the Eduard interior set. I might go for a Mk Va. Who knows. I do have sanded off the strange patches. Still need to restore the line. Anyway, crappy pic time. Cheers Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I am new to the forum, but have been reading and following it for some time. I have two of the Revell Bf-109-G6 kits, and if this Spit is of equal quality and price I will be diving in. I haven't built a large scale Spit since I was in college many moons ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted August 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2014 Cees, I'd go with a Mk.I. I love those early machines and the yellow edged wing roundels they sometimes carried. @stehlingsg: welcome to LSM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 So do I James. Perhaps with black and white undersurfaces. DW K is also one of my favourites. Any decals available? Did a search but not much came out of it. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted August 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2014 Eagle Editions do a set. Ben Summerfield should be reviewing before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ok, looking forward to that. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminsummerfield Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Eagle Editions do a set. Ben Summerfield should be reviewing before too long. As we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Now you're talking. LOL Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have that set too. I'll be building a Mk.I too (in the unspecified future....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I broke down and ordered the Spit yesterday. Couldn't wait any longer. I also ordered an HGW Sutton harness. I will eagerly be following this build and can't wait to see how the Eduard PE Set works out. Happy building! Gonzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hi Gonzo, I have the interior set and it looks great. The lid will be closed on my kit so I am not going to lose myself in fiddly bits. In the process of doing the cockpit, preparing for painting. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 As we speak DW-Q is in the Eagle Cals set, rather than DW-K http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EAG32157 haven't done too much research on that one, but the undersides are black / sky i think (not white), with no underwing roundels could be wrong though, and I don't have the EagleCals set usual 'defer to Edgar' rider etc etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 That looks nice too. Classic Spitfire livery with those oversized codes. I have altered the voltage regulator into the earlier drum type so will go for a Mk I anyway.Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Brooks Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Spitfire undersides:-Silver until 27-1-39, then:-black/white wings (rest silver, or supposed to be) until 15-5-40:-red/white/blue roundels added (to fill available space, so similar size to top roundels) until 4-6-40:-yellow ring added, but not to encroach on ailerons or hinges, until 6-6-40:-all Sky underneath, no roundels, but delayed until 12-6-40, due to lack of paint.Some units again added roundels, off their own bat, but there was no official sanction to that, just an official blind eye, until 27-11-40:-black port wing added, plus roundels, with port roundel surrounded by yellow, plus Sky tail band and spinner; delayed 28-11-40, until 12-12-40, when A.M.O issued.Simple, really.Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks Edgar, As you say, simple. Like being good at maths. Hmmm, Am I correct that the earlier drum type voltage regulator was used on the Mk I and II? At least I have changed mine. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Just got mine yesterday. What a beauty! I also got the HGW Sutton harness and the Airscale WW2 RAF Instrument Decals. I will be diving into this next after I finish the excellent Bf-109G6 kit from Revell with the Alley Cat resin upgrades. Thank you Revell of Germany, you come through again, at a very reasonable price! Tamiyagawa take notice. You are being beaten at your own game. Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Good show Gonzo. Looking forward to see your build. Mine is progressing slowly, not well enough to post pics. The cockpit construction is ready for spraying. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Finally an update ( pics to follow later) This kit seems to burn me out. Had a week without motivation to do any work on it. Finally forced myself to Spray the interior parts green a few days ago. This evening the aluminium rear fuselage behind frame II was painted. The Eduard Interior set is next but will do not much to spruce the cockpit up. The hood will be closed anyway. The instrument panel and seat belts are the most useful here. Time to speed things up. Oh how i am anticipating the Lancaster Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Cees, is the Revell instrument panel really reversed when compared to the Eduard replacement? If so, I need to order the Eduard set. Please advise. Thanks! Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi Gonzo, No the instrument panel has been corrected. The Eduard set is very nice though and I will use it. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great, thanks Cees. Now I can use those Airscale RAF Instrument Decals that I bought. Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hope you do better than me. Nearly flung the kit against a wall. Jim stopped me. Will try again this evening. Continuing the kit, not against the wall........however..... Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Starting mine tonight! I would appreciate your guidance through the rough spots. Regards, Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Check the cockpit frames for warping. The instrumentpanel frame did not fit ( too wide) Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehlingsg Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks for the heads up. Yesterday I drilled/opened up the flashed lighting holes in the bulkheads and started the cockpit floor. As beautiful as the details are on the parts, there sure seems to be a lot of flash, considering that these are new molds. Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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