Kotare Spitfire

[moon puppy]

I think this looks better. No brass paint so I replaced whatever that is on the left with brass rod.

 

[paddy]

Wow the flat coat has given that a 10000% improvement and knowing how macro pictures can show up faults that often aren't even there...i would say you nailed this. I would be overjoyed with that in 1/24 let alone 1/32.

I still have a spit to build for a guy that asked me and this could be the inspiration

 

[jknaus]

Unsure just yet. I got some more detail on the IP and the frame. I tried the Mission Models flat clear again, glossy again. Used the Alclad Aqua flat and it flatted right out.
@jknaus I see the aluminum call out, what aluminum would you suggest? Polish, dull or the RAF high speed flavor?

I used Vallejo Duraluminum. Very easy to spray.
James

 

[jknaus]

This is a Mk IX and maybe a refurb, but it might give you an idea.

Bonhams Cars : 1943 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX Single-Seat Fighter Chassis no. MH415

• The world's most iconic aircraft • First delivered to 129 (Mysore) Squadron at Hornchurch in August 1943 • One Focke-Wulf 190 'victory' claimed in September 1943 • Full military and civilian history available • Featured in the motion pictures The Longest Day (1962) and The Battle of Britain...

cars.bonhams.com

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks guys, I got to gloss up the dial faces and that little control quadrant to the left needs some attention.
Thanks James, I got AlcladII Duraluminum...I think.

Hot linking to the image, how's that color for you Paddy?

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Bob this gets the :

award!

 

[moon puppy]

Sorry James, not enough Duraluminim to get this covered. Dull Aluminum will have to work.

 

[Rhino]

Are ya gonna put some dots of future on the instrument faces?

 

[moon puppy]

Are ya gonna put some dots of future on the instrument faces?

AlcladII Aqua Clear Gloss and yes. Already done.

 

[moon puppy]

Here, happy? There's a lot of work that can be done in the cockpit. Including rigging! And you thought because you're in a more modern aircraft you don't have rigging?

BTW, anyone else notice that the rudder peddles are deflected? The way they are molded the rudder should be cocked over to the right.

 

[RichB]

The top "U" on the rudder PEDALS are the stirrups that held the pilots feet in place. They were made of heavy webbing and held in place by two screws on each side.

The one below was recovered from the crash site of Spitfire Ia R6753 in 1976. It was shot down in August 1940.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[paddy]

The stirrup type pedals enabled the pilot to pedal faster to reach take-off speed.

 

[moon puppy]

The top "U" on the rudder PEDALS are the stirrups that held the pilots feet in place. They were made of heavy webbing and held in place by two screws on each side.

The one below was recovered from the crash site of Spitfire Ia R6753 in 1976. It was shot down in August 1940.

View attachment 187818

Cheers,
RichB

Thanks Rich, instructions do call this out. Will have it correct shortly. Everything is dry fitted just now. I want to get the seat and sidewalls painted and weathered up before I commit all the sub assemblies.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Thanks Rich, instructions do call this out. Will have it correct shortly. Everything is dry fitted just now. I want to get the seat and sidewalls painted and weathered up before I commit all the sub assemblies.

Don't forget to enhance the Supermarine script that is there, or add it! kidding, of course!

 

[Barney]

Paddy,,

It is a source of some pride that I got tossed for calling a guy a “ *ucktard” in a PM.

I seldom question people’s color choices. So many times it depends on the manufacturer. After all… what color is Panzer Gray?