Petes Spitfire GB. Chat thread.
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Love too, but can’t seem to find much for the Mk XII…..probably because the kit has been out a few years…..at least canopy masks are about…..
I so nearly picked that one up today Ian…..to me that’s the best looker of them all
Ok here’s mine I decided to go with a fresh Kit 
..... ere be mine.....
That’s Johnny Johnson’s ride… the subject of the original Airfix kit from 1953…..great choice Andy.
Nice….a clippy!
I wonder how many of us, that have chosen the ICM Spitfires, will make them with the cowlings open? I was tempted in the past with my Mk.XVI. but chickened out!
Dave
Dave
That would be interesting to see Dave. Usually that’s an issue with spitfires because of the moulding thickness of the clear parts. The sliding part always sits too high. I made the (very old) 1/48 Airfix MkI, not the current moulding….and had to resort to digging away the body under the sliding part to get it to sit down properly. Strangely it doesn’t really show under the canopy….mostly because of the thickness of the moulding.
Personally I will make mine an “open top” but in this case Airfix have cheated by giving me a clear moulding of the sliding canopy in place over the rear part. That just becomes a tricky masking challenge……
Personally I will make mine an “open top” but in this case Airfix have cheated by giving me a clear moulding of the sliding canopy in place over the rear part. That just becomes a tricky masking challenge……
I think Dave is referring to the engine cowls and not the canopy.. or can of peas as my auto correct wanted to type. lol
The ICM is made so the engine can be shown.
Ah, OK…..misread cowling for canopy….duh!
Thanks Tim. The kit is a lot nicer than the others I was going to choose from I have m. Some say the Clippy was the best looking out of the Spitfires the wings are unique but I like all Spitfires.
Oh yes - I meant the engine - which can create a problem.................
As you can see - quite a detailed engine..........................BUT
I reckon it's impossible to fit the engine, and have the cowlings closed, you have to carve away parts of the rockers to get the upper cowling to fit - BUT you need the engine to locate the propeller shaft & exhaust stubs! - It takes a little while to figure that out! I basically skeletonised the engine, just leaving the location points.
Incidentally, the ICM models have two separate sets of canopies - the moving part is actually a bit bigger, so it will fit over the static
I think I've made two ICM Spitfires before, they can be a bit tricky in places ( engine & gunbay doors ), but make up into nice models.
Dave
As you can see - quite a detailed engine..........................BUT
I reckon it's impossible to fit the engine, and have the cowlings closed, you have to carve away parts of the rockers to get the upper cowling to fit - BUT you need the engine to locate the propeller shaft & exhaust stubs! - It takes a little while to figure that out! I basically skeletonised the engine, just leaving the location points.
Incidentally, the ICM models have two separate sets of canopies - the moving part is actually a bit bigger, so it will fit over the static
I think I've made two ICM Spitfires before, they can be a bit tricky in places ( engine & gunbay doors ), but make up into nice models.
Dave
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Geoffers
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No worries Dave. It was my error……I had a similar cowling fit issue with an Italeri Stuka I made a few years ago. Had to leave the covers off the engine because they wouldn’t fit when it was in place. Couldn’t leave the engine out either….that’s what the prop attaches too
Nice find and goodies for the priceSome good choices there guys
This will be my entry:
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I found it on eBay for £5 including camouflage masks and a sheet of replacement decals
Geoff.
Just out of interest Pete, when’s kick off on this one?
Ah, right…Thanks Steve. I was looking for the date in the first posting……and was too lazy to go back and find the original discussion thread LOL. Should have time to get this one done before the Mozzy build starts then!1st of June at a guess Tim.
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