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Frog 1/72 Mk.XIV Spitfire and Buzz Bomb kit

Started by nighthunter, August 18, 2018, 08:32:57 PM

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nighthunter

So, my stash just grew with an "old" 1/72 Frog Spitfire Mk.XIV and V-1 Buzz Bomb dual kit. A local gentleman with the local IPMS club stated that he had built the kit when it was newer and though the Spit was crap but the V-1 was passible. Looking to those who have built this kit, what are your thoughts, chaps?
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PR19_Kit

Goodness, that's going back a bit.

I never built it as a 'Dogfight Double' but used the Spitfire XIV as a basis for a Mk XII many years ago, but mainly only the fuselage. It fits, as did most FROG kits, but lacks detail at almost every level. The Wooksta will you give chapter and verse on how bad the shape is, the cowling being particularly 'flat'.

The V1's OK AFAIK, and I still display mine on my local club stand at shows, alongside a Tomahawk cruise missile.  ;D
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Kit

nighthunter

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So, it's perfect Whiff material then, eh?

The V-1 is available for anyone who wants it, I don't like Wünder weapons.
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kitbasher

The prop's OK, and that I recall is it as far as the Spit's concerned.
The V1 I don't know but I whiffed it a few years ago (link to follow).
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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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Quote from: nighthunter on August 18, 2018, 11:12:07 PM
So, it's perfect Whiff material then, eh?

The V-1 is available for anyone who wants it, I don't like Wünder weapons.

What would you like for the V1 please....? If it hasn't gone already...
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