Canopy hunt!! Help!

[nicholassagan]

So I have plans to build up the famous Spitfire 944 in 1/48 and have just about every piece I need EXCEPT for the front windscreen, which was a NON-armored screen. I've found that both Falcon and Pavla have versions but are only available in SETS of variants....the bastards. Anyway, I've emailed Pavla with the hopes they'll split up a set but does anyone know where else I might be able to pick up a canopy that will work somewhere stateside? Hannants UK I can get the set for $25 shipped...but I really just need the one!!

Here's the Falcon link: http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/clearvax/set51.html

 

[JohnSimmons]

I have a 1/48 Airfix Spit.....God knows what's in the box though??

 

[nicholassagan]

Is it the newer PR XIX kit?? The PR Spits didn't have the bullet-proof windscreen...just sort of a bubble front. I've actually sent an email to Airfix hoping they can send me the clear sprue from that kit. That was a couple of days ago and there hasn't been a response...

 

[JohnSimmons]

I'll get the kit number.....pm me if I havnt done it by tomorrow I may forget :

 

[nicholassagan]

It's this one, A05119
http://www.airfix.com/shop/aircraft/a05119-supermarine-spitfire-prxix-148/

Here's Brett Green's build where you can see the unshielded windscreen.


Alternatively, if you see one in a shop for <£12-3 let me know and we can work out a trade or something...

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Did you check Squadron? I know they sell some vacuform canopies, not sure if they have the right one you are looking for though.

 

[nicholassagan]

Oh yeah. I've hunted up and down. They have the Falcon sets but I don't want 10 sets or however many there are...

http://www.squadron.com/1-48-Falcon-Canopies-Spitfire-Special-FA0151-p/fa0151.htm

And Squadron doesn't have PR canopies at all...

 

[JohnSimmons]

Ok Nick I have 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire MKXII kit no. AO5117
Any good?

 

[nicholassagan]

'fraid not. this is the canopy sprue from that set:

but i need this one:



i might just break down and buy the kit at the next sale i see. i missed out on squadrons last sale...

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Have you tried Airfix USA, or Airfix themselves? They might sell you the sprue you are looking for.

 

[nicholassagan]

Yup. 3rd post I mention emailing them directly...

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

See...just need to read.

If by chance you also sent them your address, they may have just popped one in the mail to you. Would be nice to know of course, but you might have one coming to you.

Airfix USA has a separate site, might pay to shoot them an e-mail as well.

 

[nicholassagan]

I just heard back from Airfix US. They usually have a small stock of returned or damaged items that they pull from for replacement parts but unfortunately don't have the sprue I need. Now I wait for UK...

 

[nicholassagan]

I just got an email from Airfix UK saying the parts have been dispatched!! Win!

 

[JohnSimmons]

Well done! Now I need the bottom hull of a Fine Molds 1/72 Naboo Starfighter mmmmm.....OR who wants to buy a 99% complete Naboo Starfighter lol

 

[nicholassagan]

Oh no! What happened to the bottom? Yellow part right?

 

[JohnSimmons]

Eerm the part you have to chrome up, don't use a hair dryer to speed up Alclad drying times lol. It turned into a twisted plastic mess lol.

 

[nicholassagan]

Erg...I take it Aclad doesn't strip easily?

 

[Grendels]

It does, alcohol will take it off.

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

It does, alcohol will take it off.

Alcohol? It is a lacquer paint, wouldn't think alcohol would even touch it.