Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hello to Everybody. As we have a brand new Forum over here ,I decided to show some WIP progress on the Hobby Boss Spitfire Mk.Vb. To change a little bit from what we see on the Forum (Many Messerschmitt and WW1 birds) I had a little work on this Spit. I started this one some months ago, lost somme pieces and had trouble fitting the Eduard stuff in the pit, and put it back in the box.... for better times. This time has come now and as I don't want to start a new kit (more) I will firstly finish those I had started before.... That's why I don't participate on the actual GB and will not participate on the next one. So, enough words, here are somme pics: Here the interior of the bottom wing. I put everything inside, painted it. As I decide to close all the panels it must not be done...... Another view of the wing the cannons and MG's. Those where painted Mat Black (Gunze). When dry, I dry brushed somme Graphite powder. Another view of the wing. I brushed a little dark earth pigments from CMK in the middle part of the wing, as it can be seen from the cockpit. The upper part of the wing showing the Eduard parts put in place. Left side of the pit, with Eduard stuff. The green color is H312 from Gunze. Right side of the pit with Eduard parts. it is not completely finished, needs some touch up. Another view of the right side. The engine is assembled following the instructions, no detailing done as all the panels ail be closed. Everything is test fitted I also test fitted the wings on the Fuselage and a there is a small gap all along the fuse/wing part on the both sides. Another pic: So here I am so far. Will close everything, glue it and then the more pleasant part of the job........ P A I N T I N G !!!!!! Thank you for looking. Hope you like it. Questions, C.C.C always welcome. Have a nice Eastern end of W.E. Cheers, Jamme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeroenveen1 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Fabulous paintwork and the plastic doesn't look bad either! I'm pleasantly surprised with this kit I have to admit. Great to see it here and glad you're sharing your progress here! Will follow with interest! Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 excellent detail Jamme the belts drapped on the seat perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hello Jeroen, Martin and Coolboxx. Thank you for looking and for the really nice comments ! Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 nice one Jamme i did an extensive review of this kit back on SPR http://scaleplasticandrail.com/kaboom/index.php/all-things-aviation/132-135-scale/132-kit-reviews/1139-132-spitfire-mkvb-trop-from-hobbyboss interesting that it can be argued this kit is pretty much on a par with the Eduard 109 - looks like a Spitfire, but has some shape and some detail issues - and yet this kit is generally looked down upon i hope the review might be of use, and look forward to seeing more of this! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hello Nick and George. Thank you for looking and for the nice comments. Nick: I remember reading your review on SP&R. Will read it again with much pleasure. I agree it's not a Tamygawa kit, but I have to say it's nice to build, and most important ...... I have fun. I also remember many people on different Forums put this kit down in flames. What a pity. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hello jamme. I'm glad to see a WIP on this. I have one in the stash, and am happy to see it's not a bad kit, at least in your capable hands ! Watching with interest. Also you've done a great job so far............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 it's not bad at all, another reason why I bought it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi Harv and Bluebottle. Thank you for the Comments. Harv: It's a really nice kit, I have fun building it. It'd not 100% correct but it looks as a Spitfire, that's enough for me. Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 btw, the only aftermarket I got for it was barracuda resin wheels RB metal 20mm cannons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 So, what seat belts are those ?..............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good to see this one, It's certainly underrated. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 So, what seat belts are those ?..............Harv They are Eduard, from the BigEd set. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Delighted to see this Jamme, I have this in my stash and think it's a bargain for what you get. I agree wholeheartedly with Doogs. HB and Trumpeter are perfectly fine kits that some of the "experts" have jumped on for some reason ... perhaps because they're not Tamiya. Have you decided what you're going to do about the tail planes? (i.e. one side riveted and the other side - the incorrect side - fabric) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 HI Grant Yes, I will sand them flat then rivet them with Rosie. Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 1, 2013 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2013 NOW we're talking. I always wanted to see one of these built up, and I'll be looking at this for tips on the 1:48 (dirty word!) one I'm doing for Eduard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi Jim. Well now you will see one. I'm sure the Eduard Spit will be great (I've seen a test shot in Nurenberg, back in Februry) but 1/32 is the (for the moment) scale ! I didn't understand that Eduard did her in 1/48. Thank you for looking, Jim. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I didn't understand that Eduard did her in 1/48. Well, way back a few years ago they actually had the 1/32 version mentioned in newsletters, then Tamiya showed them how the game is to be played Great looking progress btw Jamme - looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 very nice Jamme. exceptional work on this. like the pit! I have the HB Mk.Vb/Trop which I plan to start late summer following my "Achtung Baby!" series. Am going Greek with my Mk.Vb build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 HI Rick. Thank you for the really nice comment. Be careful with the Trop version. There are some (minor) inaccuracies. Look here, nick made a very good review of the Trop version: http://scaleplastica...-from-hobbyboss Anyway, I repeat, its a nice kit, forgotten bin modelers. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 HI Rick. Thank you for the really nice comment. Be careful with the Trop version. There are some (minor) inaccuracies. Look here, nick made a very good review of the Trop version: http://scaleplastica...-from-hobbyboss Anyway, I repeat, its a nice kit, forgotten bin modelers. Cheers, Jamme Thanks Jamme. I have Nick's review downloaded and I feel I can live with the minor errors but will address the stabilizers, prop and wheels. That will be close enough for me. Look forward to see your updates on this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The only big prob with the trop kit , from what I've read on LSP, was the wind shield. There was some fit problems and not shaped quite rite..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hello Guy's, Here is a little UP. The plane is "in cross" as we say in French. Have just begun to sand everything flat and it is almost ready to paint (Pictures this W.E.) In the meantime, I made the masks for this Spit. I'm using a "Silhouette" program and machine. Here a picture from the screen with the components drawn. I didn't made the code letters as I didn't receive any answer in an other post where I was asking what font the English used. Those will be the decals kits: Somme pics of the Silhouette machine: I tried to made a picture of the masks, but it was very bad and you don"t see the cut. I already used the small circles to put on the wheels and painted the tires. Pictures of it tomorrow. Thank you for looking. CC comments and questions always welcome Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Jamme, Have you tried the Key Publishing Forum? In the historic section are a lot of people who work on these Aircraft including paint, Steve V is one of them, you usully get a good reply fast. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thank you Cees. Will have a look for sure ! Thank you George. The "Silhouette is a really nice machine. Bought it 2 years ago for the daughter. She was interested in Scrapbooking.........Never used it ! So I took it for me. I Leaned to use it to make masks for the Hobby! Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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