Ian M's Spitfire Mk II. Revell 1/32.

[Ian M]

No you read correct this is another build.
At the moment the conversion is back in the box while I consider my options. But I joined the build so by golly I'll build a Spitfire! Lucky for me I bought two of these as I had always intended on to convert and build one 'out the box'.









As can be seen on the parts photos the detail is quite good. Nice and sharp and plenty of it. A bit more flash here and there on this one than the first mind you. Nowt serious.

After an afternoon at the bench I have gotten thus far:


This time I'll try to paint it as I go.... The habit of build first paint later is a hard one to break. lol.
So Lets see how this one goes.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good to see you pressing on with a new one after the dissatisfaction of the resin lumps Ian.

 

[Jim R]

But I joined the build so by golly I'll build a Spitfire!

Straight in with another build. No resin here to create problems.
Jim

 

[JR]

Did I miss something major happening ?

 

[Ian M]

Did I miss something major happening ?

Please see the other build thread.

 

[Ian M]

Day Two.
Time flies when you are having fun. Been far to long since my last Spit. A finished one that is...

Might have to put a bit more detail/clutter here.

The wing goes together well and only a light sanding on the leading edge needed to get it sorted. To the right are the cockpit sides that also need a bit more busy.

Overall I have to say that the fit is quite good. (so far) A bit of sanding here and there but rather that than filler!

Halves of everything. Loads of half wheels/tailwings/rudders/ UC covers/ every thing is in halves! lol

For a 1/32 I will say that the parts count is very low. (the sparse cockpit detail a testimony to that). 115 parts I have found on Revell's web site. Less than some 1/48 scale versions!
Anyhow... A bit to do yet so no panic.

 

[peterairfix]

Looks like a good start.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good!

 

[scottie3158]

Ian,
I will follow along, your off to a great start.

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Ian,

 

[Geoffers]

Looks a nice kit Ian, hope this build is a bit more fun.

Geoff.

 

[colin m]

Having read your thread title, I did wonder if ours were similar models. Now I've seen you pictures, no they are definitely not. I like yours, I'm just not sure about my vintage model, which may have been first produced in 1967.

 

[Ian M]

Been grabbing an hour here and there the last few days, the garden is crazy at the moment and the wife is away with work. So garden and model during the day and war films in the evening! lol
Anyhow:
Got the tub/office/cockpit sorted as much as I intend to. The Fit of the kit so far has been top $ so a bit odd that they have put a late model seat in the kit (early ones had a vertical ribbed back cushion.
I'll paint mine the usual black of leather colour latter, As it is now its just 'Bakelite' .

Someone forgot to paint the back of the seat. lol.
Might see if I can sort a harness set for it...
Right now it is sitting on the bench, zipped up and the wings on. More later.

 

[peterairfix]

Looking good.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
All looking good. When you get a kit where the fit is good is always nice.

 

[Ian M]

Got the fuselage zipped up and the wings on. Like the loose ailerons and elevator/rudder so now nicely posed in a relaxed position.
At the wing root on one side I have a step. Most odd and have no idea how it has come about. Everything else is where it should be. The Other side has a step but nowhere near as bad as this side!

I have often wondered why the wing root filet is not done as a separate part as on a real one. It would make for a very good joint free fit and you could build it as the wing was being repaired/fitted.

See, not so bad this side. I can live with it.

Here you can see the relaxed control surfaces. Almost like he has climbed out, pushed the rudder a bit as he got out the seat and bashed the joystick climbing out the cockpit.
(The Erk has yet to come and straighten things up and put the joystick clamp on).
Please note gun sight on bench. I will TRY to remember to put it in place befor I close the lid. Oh poop. harnesses!
Thanks for looking in. comments welcome.

 

[yak face]

Quick work Ian , im sure youll sort the step no probs , cheers tony

 

[scottie3158]

Ian,
Looking good mate.

 

[Ian M]

Quick work Ian , im sure youll sort the step no probs , cheers tony

I can see no easy way round it so I will have to live with it.(put it in the cabinet so it cant be seen. )

Anyhow. I got a harness cobbled together. Not going to win any prizes but it looks OK. Ish. If you squint. Through one eye. two meter away. lol

And I remembered the gun sight.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Ian…..glad you mentioned the gunsight. I’m good at forgetting them….so it will act as a reminder.