Spitfire Mk Va Build - Page 2

**desney** · #11 09-08-2010, 10:16 PM

here are some updates...

the 1st and last sections are not glued yet

i would say i'm very satisfied how this great kit is turning out...

**eric_son** · #12 09-09-2010, 12:34 AM

Beautiful work! I'd love to see this completed.
We have a three day weekend starting tomorrow.

Lots of time to complete this, hehehe.

**desney** · #13 09-09-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eric_son

Beautiful work! I'd love to see this completed.
We have a three day weekend starting tomorrow.

Lots of time to complete this, hehehe.

i'll have to squeeze in some build time, you know wives love holidays...got to finish that broken fence first :o

**eric_son** · #14 09-09-2010, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by desney

i'll have to squeeze in some build time, you know wives love holidays...got to finish that broken fence first :o

Hahaha...You're not alone.
The grass on our front yard is already just below my knee caps. We don't have a lawn mower. I'm scheduled to trim that tomorrow using the traditional grass cutter (giant scissors?).

Anyway...back to topic.

How do you plan to make the bubble canopy?

**desney** · #15 09-09-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by eric_son

Hahaha...You're not alone.
The grass on our front yard is already just below my knee caps. We don't have a lawn mower. I'm scheduled to trim that tomorrow using the traditional grass cutter (giant scissors?).

Anyway...back to topic.

How do you plan to make the bubble canopy?

using the guidelines in the instructions, i'm planning to use ohp transparency then make the mold DIY style, then use a gigantic hair blower to soften it up, i'm still not sure if i can pull it off :D

so what's up with you now? any new models?

**eric_son** · #16 09-09-2010, 05:14 AM

Am currently working on a new one. Unfortunately, I can only devote time during the weekends. Hence, my progress is really slow. :(

**dansls1** · #17 09-09-2010, 05:18 AM

Maybe I should know this - but who published this model kit?

Progress looks good so far.

**GreMir** · #18 09-09-2010, 05:22 AM

Andrew Inwald, model is available through our own Downloads section

**gregh** · #19 09-10-2010, 10:03 AM

Very Very super build... thanks for the pics they will assist me when i have time to build. I'm on the road again for business the TSA frowns on sharp objects

. For rivets details I have used a Dritz wheel which can be found at fabric/sewing stores. Just be careful with the sharp points or use a dremel to slightly flatten the points.

**desney** · #20 09-14-2010, 07:24 PM

been losing some build time lately, but i fought to finish something last night :D

here's what turned out...

does this looks "spitfirish" to you now?

i'm amazed to discover that the fit of this kit is close to 98% perfect! just my two cents...