Spitfire Vb 1:12 Scale

[RichB]

For those with a few extra shekels in their pockets at the end of each month, here's the kit for you.

Your first month of a 24 month subscription is FREE (only pay S&H). For a mere $49.99 (plus S&H) a month, you will receive one shipment each month for 23 months to assemble your Spitfire.

Spitfire Vb

Who's first sign up?

Cheers,
Rich

 

[moon puppy]

I'll wait for the reviews. Cowl over the engine looks weird to me, but i'm no judge of the spitfire.

I remember someone starting one of these pay to play builds, think it was the Bismark maybe. I don't recall any updates from it either.

 

[phantom II]

So, $ 600:00 shekels plus 12 shipping and handling fees Wonder what the total figure would be ?

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[RichB]

It is 23 months at $49.99 and 24 months of S&H at $6.99. All totaled, it makes a pretty big hole in $1320.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[Mcleod]

Unless I'm experiencing a false bout of deja vu', this kit was brought up in discussion somewhere 3-4 years ago. I never actually heard about anyone actually putting out for it, but, I do recall it wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

 

[moon puppy]

I have the same memory Mac, wasn't an aircraft started, it was a Bismark or Hood or some big scale battle ship, I remember they had the inner framing built up and was waiting on the next shipment but I don't recall any further updates.

I saw a guy take a 21st Century Mustang and totally rebuild it and it turned out far better than what this thing would be like. I'm sure it was a fraction of what this cost, and far more accurate.

Notice in the video the guy nailing the metal sheeting into the wood frame of the wing. How much of that do you think that thing could take?

 

[phantom II]

Good grief I got it wrong . It was 24 months , not twelve ( metrics you know )

Twice as bad . Would need an engine and a radio for that price .

You must be joking but just in case

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Mcleod]

Well, it's just my opinion, that this is a wannabe R/C that builds into a just-about Spitfire too big for static home display. Each to his own, though. I'm sure there are those who would enjoy crafting something like this; although, they are richer than me.

 

[SA Dave]

I am off to the mall and see if its at my local news agent NOW that is one I would LOVE TO HAVE :woohoo:

 

[ausf]

Hand Hammered Spitfire? I can easily see that going south pretty fast.

More detail ia a 1/48.

 

[phantom II]

Didn't mean to appear rude . This thing is priced well beyond my comfort level.

Of course I have watched people that fly RC birds smash up that my kit on most weekends.

I think if I had one I would have to rent a stall at the airport in order to keep it .

We all have different dreams . I like seeing mine in a case where there is no fear of being destroyed .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Didn't mean to appear rude . This thing is priced well beyond my comfort level.

Of course I have watched people that fly RC birds smash up that my kit on most weekends.

I really think those guys are cut different from we who do static stuff. You crash one you can recover a good bit of the hardware in some cases and just rebuild around it.

Or just go buy a new one. :facepalm

 

[phantom II]

You're right Bob . I had a F-16 pilot friend in Germany who owned a number of pricey RC planes .

The biggest part of them were in a state of partial destruction and awaiting parts .

Having said that , he was an excellent pilot. His wallet was also much bigger than mine

I am a craftsman not a demolition squad.

Cheers, Christian . B)

 

[ausf]

Didn't mean to appear rude . This thing is priced well beyond my comfort level.

Of course I have watched people that fly RC birds smash up that my kit on most weekends.

I really think those guys are cut different from we who do static stuff. You crash one you can recover a good bit of the hardware in some cases and just rebuild around it.

Or just go buy a new one. :facepalm

I know this guy who is hands down the best scratch builder I've ever met. He wins best in show almost every year. At this point, he only builds stuff in 1/3 scale of subjects that he can physically measure, photograph and generally have full access too. The detail is perfect down to ever single rivet, but the killer is the detail all work as well, cockpit levers, canopy rails, etc. and the dawn thing flies.

His answer to the inevitable question of how could you risk it is a simple, 'the clock is ticking on it as soon as I draw up the plans. It's only a matter of time before it's rubble.'

 

[Heavens Eagle]

A while back when I was working on my Hannover kit, there were a couple of guys that were building a Stuka, and a Jap Zero thaat were these kind of kits. I believe those were weekly shipments though and seemed quite nice. The Stuka looked amazing as far as the guy posted.

What really puts me off on this kit is that their display example really looks a bit on the hinky side. Looks more like one of those die cast models than something that cost over $1300.

 

[phantom II]

Didn't mean to appear rude . This thing is priced well beyond my comfort level.

Of course I have watched people that fly RC birds smash up that my kit on most weekends.

I really think those guys are cut different from we who do static stuff. You crash one you can recover a good bit of the hardware in some cases and just rebuild around it.

Or just go buy a new one. :facepalm

I know this guy who is hands down the best scratch builder I've ever met. He wins best in show almost every year. At this point, he only builds stuff in 1/3 scale of subjects that he can physically measure, photograph and generally have full access too. The detail is perfect down to ever single rivet, but the killer is the detail all work as well, cockpit levers, canopy rails, etc. and the dawn thing flies.

His answer to the inevitable question of how could you risk it is a simple, 'the clock is ticking on it as soon as I draw up the plans. It's only a matter of time before it's rubble.'

Exactly , which is the opposite of what I do.

If I wanted to invest that much time, it would make more sense to go back to working on real airplanes and get paid for it . :idonno

Along his line of thinking, the real ones all wind up as rubble or aluminum ingots but the cash flow is in the opposite direction :coolio

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[SA Dave]

I dont know I am going to see if they are going to sell it here If it is anything like the 1/32 Lanchester I will seriously consider getting it it will cost per month less than a 1/72 airfix kit would have and I wish I had the money to do the Lanc