Halinsky spitfire again?

[Leif Ohlsson]

I think I see how you have made a different engine compartment than the original. For a IX version it should be a little bit longer, I know. So reassure me, are you building in original 1/33 scale or something a bit larger? - L.

[birder]

Hi Leif yes is 1/33 as per usual, but the colors are pretty much my own, I used my usual clone stamp to remove the old markings (numbers, ect) then by selecting various camo areas and selectively lightening or darkening or partial opacity paint dumping came up with a brighter colored spit which I was after. The front was extended 6 inches in real life, and am attempting that as well as a different shape to shoehorn the new merlin 61-66 engines used in the IX (probably others too as the changes were often made while the planes were on the production line. So therefore many individual varients were actually made as hybrid aircraft, outside the typical distinctions as I understand it. Looking at MH434 the front deck is quite a different shape, practically square on top, and that is what was trying to mimic....

[birder]

nose skinned up not perfect but I think ok for me

[birder]

With some unanticipated build time have made some more progress. I'm happy in some ways as the fuse is straighter than have been able to do in the past(on this same model), and very sturdy. Used a bit more paint than I'd hoped on the seams and such, but I'm ok as it's come out so far

[ccoyle]

Looks good from here, Glen! Seams are, I think, the next hurdle on the learning curve for me. I just finished up the fuselage skins on the I-16, and the fit and and print match from section to section is great, but seams are still noticeable. Our Polish friends seem to have an uncanny ability to make seams disappear -- maybe they will share some of their secrets with us. I remember seeing the Spit build in which the builder wicked in gap-filling CA, followed by sanding and painting, but that is something I'm very reluctant to try. Between potentially ruining a kit and having a few seams visible, I can live with seams -- for now.

[birder]

Hi Chris, I totally agree. I look at mgolovanov's or Lucaz's seams and think they are unobtanium.. however will keep trying, I think my aircraft skins are better than they used to be but not by alot. I am messing about with this one, though, using putty to fill the nose to shape for a Mark IX, it has a noticably larger spinner..and will just have to use paint anyway..so having fun with a Hal kit is always extra fun for me to try

[Don Boose]

Looks good to me (who has so far only built one 1/33 airplane - the Horrible Hampden - and has not yet even begun Koga's Zero).

Don

[birder]

Heh maybe the spit and the Hampton would go good together? (am planning to add the Hurri if I get around to it)

[The Orange]

Lovely Spitfire Glen, the fuselage looks absolutely gorgeous!

[frederico]

nice biulding skills. keep up the good work