I enjoyed the building theAirfix Hurricane, so I’ve decided to build this one now.
Papa 695s 1/24 Airfix Spitfire Mk Vb
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peterairfix
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Glutton for punishment aren't we mind you all the last ones I have done have come out well.
If you want them I have a set of 1/24 seat belts going spare.
If you want them I have a set of 1/24 seat belts going spare.
Thanks for the offer Peter, but I’m going to install the pilot again.
Made a start on this one. I know I need to paint the yolk, I forgot to add it before painting.
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Another big bird. Looks good......
Every thing painted and put together awaiting some weathering, also got the pilot put together. I need to get him painted and put on the seat before I can close it all up.
Great start Ian. Pilot next?
Jim R
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Hi Ian
Nice start with the usual cockpit. We don't see many of these large scale planes built. Good to see a pilot being used.
Jim
Nice start with the usual cockpit. We don't see many of these large scale planes built. Good to see a pilot being used.
Jim
Yes Tim I had a trial fit, and you can’t put the pilot in when the fuse halves are together.
Cheers Jim, I used the pilot on the Hurricane build, and it looked ok. So I’m doing the same for this one.
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rtfoe
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Great start Ian,
I remember mine nose dived after a brief flight packed with Moon Travelers. I forgot to remove the powder at the tip so it blew up to pieces. Wish I hadn't done that, now it's 8-10 times the price to get one.
Cheers,
Richard
I remember mine nose dived after a brief flight packed with Moon Travelers. I forgot to remove the powder at the tip so it blew up to pieces. Wish I hadn't done that, now it's 8-10 times the price to get one.
Cheers,
Richard
rtfoe
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You're right Colin, I remember mine was droopy. Basically it didn't have a spar in the instruction or my glue didn't set properly at the wing root. They were heavy as well.
Cheers,
Richard