1to1scale Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 This is the latest build, which I am building for someone, some of the details were specified by them...so, this will not be “correct” BOB Mk.II. I am using the new Revell 1/32 Iron Maiden edition Spitfire. The only extras will be the G-factor gear and an acrylic rod. 6
1to1scale Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 Of course, gotta start with the cockpit... Some modification was in order, it was desired that the canopy could be closed, so I had modified the Churchill salute arm to come down about 15 degrees so Eddie’s arm can fit under the canopy. Thumb was opened a little to sit on the trigger. 9
1to1scale Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 Decals were punched out of the decal sheet and some bezels were painted. My biggest complaint about the Revell kit, the instrument decal does not come close to matching the plastic IP. I probably should have invested in a Yahu panel, but this is a commission build and the cockpit will be closed with a pilot (dead), so not much of the cockpit will be seen. 10 1
harv Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Awesome idea !! I'll follow along for the ride....harv 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 29, 2020 Administrators Posted January 29, 2020 Cool stuff. Never been a real Iron Maiden fan, but I appreciate their contributions to the rock community. This’ll be one nice build when done. 5
BlrwestSiR Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Looks like fun. Now to add the B-17 from the Heavy Metal film to go with it. Carl 3
Captain Boogaloo Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Or you might artfully pose it over a suitably shot up\ smoking Airfix He111 ( their 1\72 release comes with a copy of Iron Maiden's "Bomber"!!!). Oh, by the way Flying Officer Eddie's Spit would probably have a black spade grip and the crowbar would be cockpit green, not red ( unless he's doing a post-war air display!!) - think the seats were mostly a sort of burnt toffee colour, too! But it doesn't stop your build being ace OF SPADES, THE ACE OF SPADES , THE ACE OF SPADES etc (repeat. Until your ears bleed!!) Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 29, 2020 Administrators Posted January 29, 2020 I like these cool builds. This just oozes awesomeness. 3
DocRob Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Nice idea great execution. I love subjects which are off the trotten path and nearly helped me to this kit some weeks ago. Your monster cave pit looks great. The Revell cockpit looks not too shabby detail wise, shame that they missed out on the decals. Pure Heavy Metal dude. Cheers Rob 3
1to1scale Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 I fit g-factor gear to the wing and got the fuselage closed up. I also fitted a tube with a magnet at the bottom to mount it to a base. 8 1
GusMac Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Looking great. Had the riff to Aces High going through my head as soon as I saw the first image. 3
Ryan Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 21 hours ago, 1to1scale said: This is the latest build, which I am building for someone, some of the details were specified by them...so, this will not be “correct” BOB Mk.II. I am using the new Revell 1/32 Iron Maiden edition Spitfire. The only extras will be the G-factor gear and an acrylic rod. I still have my teenage poster of this in my garage. It's funny to take in the art work here, from the 78' pinto rust barnacle to the shell casing that somehow left the barrel of the gun intact. Of course none of that I noticed as a young lad, I didn't even like Iron Maiden...just bought it for the Spitfire imagery. 3
Wingco57 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Do you keep the stance of the undercarriage like that? It's not a Bf-109 3
HubertB Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, Ryan said: and the flat head screws.... And the double gun triggers, and the bullet hole in the armoured windscreen Hubert 4
1to1scale Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, Wingco57 said: Do you keep the stance of the undercarriage like that? It's not a Bf-109 Nothing has been glued yet, I still need a good head on shot of the gear to set the angle. 3
1to1scale Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 Got the plane together and sprayed seams to look for areas that need filler. Top is mostly good, the bottom wing at the back is a bit of a mess, I need to cut some sheet styrene to fill the back gap. 4
Wingco57 Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Funnny that Revell took P7350 of the Battle of Britian Memorial Flight as example for their research. They even copied the repair patches on the wings as seen above (and mirrored them on the other wing). P7350 doesn't have those anymore after a thorough refurbishment. I like the Revell Mk II and IX in general, although I do not like the lack of dihedral of the wings when seen from the front. With some work that can be remedied. Cees 3
1to1scale Posted February 1, 2020 Author Posted February 1, 2020 I have both Mk.II kits side by side, they are exactly the same plastic, the only difference is the additional “Eddie” sprue, and decals. funny you say no dihedral, I have plenty of dihedral, look at the shadow on my bench. From root to tip, it’s about 6-7mm. 3
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