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TallEng

October 11, 2015, 07:09:53 AM
Yes, my entry for the BoB build will be a Spitfire. :o
And this is what I've got so far:



Complete with BoB reference book for early Spitfire's ;D

Back story? Camouflage? Markings? Well I think it'll be RAF 'cos that's what I've got.
Based in the Channel isles? Norwegian campaign? For the Air defense of the Orkneys?
No idea ;D

Regards
Keith
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Captain Canada

#1
October 11, 2015, 09:34:31 AM
Nice one. Going to look great on floats !
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Dizzyfugu

#2
October 11, 2015, 11:24:10 AM
Nice idea, I have considered a Spitfire Mk. I on floats, too. Idea is not dead yet, but I think the backstrory I am cooking up for it won't justify a Spitfire, rather something more old-school. But direction goes into yours, too... Anyway, curious what becomes of this one. BTW, where do the floats come from? An Ar 196?

TallEng

#3
October 11, 2015, 11:54:01 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 11, 2015, 11:24:10 AM
Nice idea, I have considered a Spitfire Mk. I on floats, too. Idea is not dead yet, but I think the backstrory I am cooking up for it won't justify a Spitfire, rather something more old-school. But direction goes into yours, too... Anyway, curious what becomes of this one. BTW, where do the floats come from? An Ar 196?

Well spotted Dizzy :thumbsup: they do indeed come from an Ar 196 (ye olde Airfix) which of course
Means I've got an Ar 196 looking for some land legs ;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

Dizzyfugu

#4
October 11, 2015, 12:51:06 PM
Quote from: TallEng on October 11, 2015, 11:54:01 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 11, 2015, 11:24:10 AM
Nice idea, I have considered a Spitfire Mk. I on floats, too. Idea is not dead yet, but I think the backstrory I am cooking up for it won't justify a Spitfire, rather something more old-school. But direction goes into yours, too... Anyway, curious what becomes of this one. BTW, where do the floats come from? An Ar 196?

Well spotted Dizzy :thumbsup: they do indeed come from an Ar 196 (ye olde Airfix) which of course
Means I've got an Ar 196 looking for some land legs ;D

Regards
Keith

Spats! Would make a nice BoB dive bomber... ;)
I actually consider a Blackburn Skua (instead of a Roc, as tested in real life) on floats as #10 for the GB, probably from a Heller Ar 196.

NARSES2

#5
October 12, 2015, 06:42:54 AM
I have an Arado which is donating its floats to another project and that will become a dive bomber, with spats  :thumbsup: Both in my alt. Austro-Hungarian scenario
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TallEng

#6
October 14, 2015, 08:28:44 AM
Small update, No pics :rolleyes:
PSR is underway with everything assembled except the floats to the Aircraft.
I'm expecting huge difficulty with them!
A Mustang is also underway :thumbsup:
Various Xtracolour paints have been sorted/found for the Spitfires Camouflage.
And I have a top Whatif Modellers tip for you...
If your going to build a Spitfire on floats, some of the PSR WILL be easier if
you fill in the Undercarriage holes before adding the Radiator and Oil cooler to the wings :banghead:

Regards
Keith
(learning by doing)
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

TallEng

#7
October 22, 2015, 08:13:59 AM
Sort of progress ;D



still not glued to its floats, but its getting there :rolleyes:

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

Dizzyfugu

#8
October 22, 2015, 08:23:14 AM
Sweet!  :thumbsup:

PR19_Kit

#9
October 22, 2015, 08:39:40 AM
That does look good, the Ar196 floats suit it very well indeed.  :thumbsup:
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

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

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#10
October 22, 2015, 10:42:20 AM
1940 RN colours would be best - Sky grey, Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Grey - for the Norwegian campaign.
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zenrat

#11
October 23, 2015, 03:27:56 AM
I know it wouldn't fit in the GB but all I can think looking at that is paint it in 1931 Schneider Trophy colours.

It looks great.  Much better than the actual Spit floatplane.
Fred

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ChernayaAkula

#12
October 23, 2015, 06:14:15 AM
Neat!  :thumbsup:
Cheers,
Moritz

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NARSES2

#13
October 23, 2015, 07:29:57 AM
Looking good
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Captain Canada

#14
October 23, 2015, 12:17:05 PM
Love it ! Really looks the part. I'd say that's progress !

:cheers:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

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