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Let Let Let - Warplanes => Aircraft Modeling => Topic started by: draken35 on September 04, 2017, 09:08:34 AM

Title: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on September 04, 2017, 09:08:34 AM
A new project that I'm starting: the Fulimi 1/72 Spitfire XIV "Belgian escadrille".
I will use Syhart decals to build a camoflaged aircraft of the 350 Sqn
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on September 04, 2017, 09:09:42 AM
First step is to fill some panels not present on the Spit XIV.
First time I used the Perfect Plastic Putty: excellent!
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on September 04, 2017, 03:09:09 PM
Good and like to see this material for surface
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on September 04, 2017, 07:29:34 PM
Very nice !
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on October 01, 2017, 06:07:16 PM
Canopy maked. Not really easy, eyes tired actually and the canopy is not perfect; it was difficult to see the difference between the metal parts and the glass ones...
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on October 01, 2017, 06:24:13 PM
:))
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: Jicehem on October 04, 2017, 08:09:56 AM
 Hello :-salut

Very interesting project. I'll follow the build.

Jicéhem  :-wave
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on October 05, 2017, 07:30:33 PM
interesting indeed, well done so far
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on November 06, 2017, 10:47:37 AM
Time to resume the work...

Primer for the interior done. As you can see I will use the Yahu's instrument panel
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on November 06, 2017, 06:34:58 PM
nice progress mate !
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on November 09, 2017, 07:14:25 PM
Interior green
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on November 09, 2017, 08:41:34 PM
looks good !
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on November 09, 2017, 09:27:08 PM
Thank you my friend.
Hope to continue after the week-end
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 27, 2017, 04:25:59 PM
Bock with that Spitfire XIV, and some problems that need to be fixed...
Engine cover doesn't fit correctly and half parts don't fit together perfectly...
I've just added in the cockpit PE seatbelt from Eduard and Yahu instrument panel
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on December 27, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
This two details are far enough for interior. Sorry to hear about cowling problem, it look like many Spitfire kit can suffer from that
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: Second Air Force on December 27, 2017, 05:25:08 PM
Yes, that fit is not good, but you will overcome!
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 29, 2017, 04:39:10 PM
Yes, that fit is not good, but you will overcome!

Well, I'm trying at least... ;)
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 29, 2017, 04:40:58 PM
Lot of work today sanding the "dorsal" element of the fuselage; fit was very bad...
And to fix minor gaps, I'm using cyano.
Of course, putty will be needed for next stage...
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on December 29, 2017, 05:09:26 PM
When I see your notes, I really consider to convert Eduard Spitifire into this one
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 29, 2017, 09:23:49 PM
When I see your notes, I really consider to convert Eduard Spitifire into this one

Yes, it's better to do that !
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on December 29, 2017, 09:41:01 PM
Take some Overstress kit, they are good base for that
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 30, 2017, 10:40:24 AM
:-ok
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 30, 2017, 02:30:52 PM
Today, use of Vallejo putty, Mr Surfacer 1000 and Miliput...
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on December 30, 2017, 02:40:33 PM
So precise work
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: Second Air Force on December 30, 2017, 04:39:09 PM
Good recovery of a build!!
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 31, 2017, 11:54:34 AM
Thank you my friends!

Well, last work for 2017: sanding, re-engraving of panel lines, replacement of the tank cap on the fuselage...

Looks from far better now!

I have also lost since the beginning of the building the visor... Very happy to have bought some Spitfire Overtrees from Eduard!  :))
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on December 31, 2017, 12:43:33 PM
Good- now go to drink!!
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on December 31, 2017, 03:18:30 PM
Exactly 😉
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on January 02, 2018, 11:58:38 AM
lot of work, well done mate
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on January 03, 2018, 05:57:33 AM
Thank you mate 😉
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on January 10, 2018, 05:44:16 PM
Last correction for the cockpit interior; I just have to repaint that zone and, at last, close the canopy...
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on January 10, 2018, 05:49:34 PM
 :-clap :-clap :-clap
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on January 11, 2018, 01:38:02 PM
 :-ok
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on January 12, 2018, 03:18:06 PM
Thank you ;)
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on January 12, 2018, 06:07:16 PM
Kit is definitively stopped...

Trying to insert the visor into the cockpit, this one falled and it was impossible to recuperate it.
I tried shaking slightly the kit and the instrument panel falled also! Impossible to reinsert it into the cockpit...

I've given the aircraft "as is" to my grandson; he is very happy he can play with.

Definitively disappointed by that Fujimi kit. Will be happy to start a kit from Eduard soon...
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: modellius on January 12, 2018, 06:33:12 PM
sorry to read this, but one youngster happier is a good thing !
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: No.1 on January 12, 2018, 06:38:50 PM
Well- this is best dedicated build here for now, gift for kid :))
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: Second Air Force on January 12, 2018, 10:52:30 PM
Yes, agreed.
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: draken35 on January 13, 2018, 08:58:53 AM
Excellent philosophy my friends ;)
Title: Re: Spitfire XIV (Fujimi 1/72)
Post by: Jicehem on April 20, 2018, 09:40:22 AM
Hello,

Nice work with great care to details.

Jicéhem :-wave