The great pink Spitfire challenge

GaryG64 · Jul 10, 2023

Pantherman said:
Finally got the cockpit done and added my pilot. Just got to matt varnish it tomorrow and weather it on Wednesday hopefully.
Then I can start assembling the fuselage. Pantherman

Fantastic!

I didn't work on mine today, but I might spend a moment or two tonight when I get home. Provided I don't have any incidents.
But, with it being 113° today that keeps a lot of people indoors.

Pantherman · Jul 11, 2023

GEG64 said:
Fantastic!

I didn't work on mine today, but I might spend a moment or two tonight when I get home. Provided I don't have any incidents.
But, with it being 113° today that keeps a lot of people indoors.

Wow, that's hot. Couldn't cope with that, prefer the good old British weather !! Pantherman

GaryG64 · Jul 11, 2023

Pantherman said:
Wow, that's hot. Couldn't cope with that, prefer the good old British weather !! Pantherman

It can get fairly hot and it's not even August yet.

GaryG64 · Jul 11, 2023

Got the tail section complete. However, I ran into another hiccup. I have to cut a notch out of the left aileron

Pantherman · Jul 11, 2023

GEG64 said:
Got the tail section complete. However, I ran into another hiccup. I have to cut a notch out of the left aileron

Is that a fault with the kit . Pantherman

Pantherman · Jul 11, 2023

Pantherman said:
Finally got the cockpit done and added my pilot. Just got to matt varnish it tomorrow and weather it on Wednesday hopefully.
Then I can start assembling the fuselage. Pantherman

Cockpit weathering now done so assembled the fuselage. Might do a few more bits later if I get the chance.
Got to do the washing up and cook the wife's dinner yet and it's getting late . Pantherman

GaryG64 · Jul 11, 2023

Pantherman said:
Is that a fault with the kit . Pantherman

Yes it is.
After trying to fit it and looking at the illustrations, there is supposed to be a notch in that aileron like the right one has.

I've ordered a razor saw which should be here tomorrow, which is fine. Now I can try masking the exhausts in the meantime.

I did not work on this last night had a couple of incidents popup close to the end of the shift, of course.
Hopefully I'll have an easy night tonight.

GaryG64 · Jul 12, 2023

I painted the nose pink after I masked the exhaust, in case the tape were to come loose.
Still a.ways to go. Next in masking the wing tips which house the red and green lights.
Then the underside radiators and intakes

GaryG64 · Jul 12, 2023

Pantherman said:
Cockpit weathering now done so assembled the fuselage. Might do a few more bits later if I get the chance.
Got to do the washing up and cook the wife's dinner yet and it's getting late . Pantherman

Looking really great!

Pantherman · Jul 12, 2023

GEG64 said:
I painted the nose pink after I masked the exhaust, in case the tape were to come loose.
Still a.ways to go. Next in masking the wing tips which house the red and green lights.
Then the underside radiators and intakes

I'm liking the pink with the shadows, cool. Pantherman

Bear43 · Jul 12, 2023

You guys are hauling on these. Sure looking good.

Pantherman · Jul 12, 2023

Bear43 said:
You guys are hauling on these. Sure looking good.

Thanks. Pantherman

GaryG64 · Jul 12, 2023

Bear43 said:
You guys are hauling on these. Sure looking good.

Thanks.
It's a slow week for me. Next week I'll be able to focus my attention to this.

GaryG64 · Jul 12, 2023

Pantherman said:
I'm liking the pink with the shadows, cool. Pantherman

It's a light coat. I was getting sleepy as it was 1:00 am, so I stopped.

GaryG64 · Jul 14, 2023

GEG64 said:
It's a light coat. I was getting sleepy as it was 1:00 am, so I stopped.

I most likely won't be back on the bench until Monday.
When I work night duty and after I get home around 10.30. I just want to chill with the wife, shower and go to bed.

Pantherman · Jul 14, 2023

GEG64 said:
I most likely won't be back on the bench until Monday.
When I work night duty and after I get home around 10.30. I just want to chill with the wife, shower and go to bed.

I also have a very busy weekend approaching so like yourself, I will be restarting on Monday. With a bit of luck I might get the wings prepared . Pantherman

Bear43 · Jul 14, 2023

There are more important things than modeling? Huh.

GaryG64 · Jul 14, 2023

Bear43 said:
There are more important things than modeling? Huh.

Shhhh! lol

Pantherman · Jul 14, 2023

Bear43 said:
There are more important things than modeling? Huh.

Not more important, probably equal to modeling. Family, my daughter needs my help but she is buying me breakfast. Pantherman

Bear43 · Jul 14, 2023

Anytime you get a free meal it's worth it...lol

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