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Spitfire for two

Started by TallEng, November 20, 2013, 03:03:53 AM

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kitnut617

#15
November 21, 2013, 06:57:59 AM
What Lee means are these one Keith.



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TallEng

#16
November 21, 2013, 08:29:24 AM
Thanks :thumbsup:
Sadly I don't have any Special Hobby or Ventura Spitfire/Seafires in my stash,
But now at least I know what they look like and where they fit, I shall have
A rummage in the spares box and see if I have something suitable.

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

kitnut617

#17
November 21, 2013, 08:59:17 AM Last Edit: November 21, 2013, 09:10:15 AM by kitnut617
You can find them in the Special Hobby Spitfire Mk.24 and Seafire Mk.47 boxings.  Maybe someone can help you out if they're not using them.

EDIT:  Actually I thought there was an aftermarket item of these in 1/72, but I can't find it now --
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Captain Canada

#18
November 21, 2013, 09:04:49 AM
She's coming along now ! Like the Wooksta says...I'm gonna nick this idea as well....

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The Wooksta!

#19
November 21, 2013, 10:06:38 AM Last Edit: November 21, 2013, 10:08:31 AM by The Wooksta!
Actually, Keith, if you've an Airfix Firefly V, nick the underwing slippers from that.  They're close enough to the ones intended for the Spiteful (again, a three view in the Morgan/Shacklady bible will help).

I used them on several Spitefuls, this being one:



Airkit/Airpart *might* have done the FR47 tanks as an add-on extra but I've never seen a comprehensive listing of the resin Spitfire bits that Paul Lucas put out.  They were certainly in his Seafire F.17 kit.

And guess what I'm now considering...  ;D  Wonder if my resin wing will fit the Rareplanes Spiteful fuselage?

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TallEng

#20
November 23, 2013, 04:28:17 AM
Nice PR Spiteful :thumbsup:
Thanks for the ideas about slipper tanks, but unfortunately
My stash doesn't contain an Airfix firefly to nick the slipper tanks off..... :banghead:
So after much research  :drink: :cheers: I found this;



It's from 'The Supermarine Spitfire, A comprehensive guide for the Modeller,
Part 2: Griffon-powered.
Which I think is quite good. I don't expect its any near as good as the 'Bible' but then again have you seen
The price for the Morgan/Shacklady book? Eye watering doesn't even come close.
I also have an abundance of meteor underwing tanks which look about right to me, so
That's what I'll be fitting under the centerline.

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

Captain Canada

#21
November 23, 2013, 05:04:09 AM
Great idea with the Firefly wing tanks on that Spiteful....never thought of that for a Spit !

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CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

CSMO

#22
November 23, 2013, 03:36:41 PM
To heck with a belly tank. Use a barrel of beer or ale with a home-made streamlined nose cap taped on. Gotta keep the troops happy. Adios, Larry. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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TallEng

#23
November 24, 2013, 03:54:09 AM
Well, I'm calling this one is finished :thumbsup:



Background and further pictures in the Asiarama group build http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/board,160.0.html

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

kitnut617

#24
December 12, 2013, 10:03:48 AM
Spot on Keith  :bow:

Just got myself another Chipmunk yesterday so I can do something like this too, it'll be a little bit different but not much.  I'm also going to use the Chipmunk canopy I have already on a Spiteful, but that's all the hint you'll get for the moment ---
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

PR19_Kit

#25
December 12, 2013, 10:59:07 AM
That looks pretty darn good, and the use of the Chippie canopy is inspired!  :thumbsup: :bow:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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The Wooksta!

#26
December 12, 2013, 04:35:28 PM
Guess who now has a similar Chippie greenhouse?   ;D
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TallEng

#27
December 13, 2013, 06:04:42 AM

When do we see the finished item?
That's what we want ;D

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

NARSES2

#28
December 13, 2013, 07:21:39 AM
That's come out well Keith  :thumbsup:
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