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Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 17th, 2013, 8:17 pm
by Chuck Finley
Molly-new wrote:Old_Tonto wrote:what is the fit like?
The only real problem I have encountered is with the carburetor air intake, which seems to sit too low:
I am not sure whether this is due to the 3 piece nose not being fitted correctly, or poor design but I have overcome it as best as I can.
I have painted some of the add-on's:
and printed out the rudder and Squadron decals:
The rudder has been painted gloss white in preparation for the decal.
An Israeli Spitfire is always a nice build. Can't wait to see it finished.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 18th, 2013, 7:24 pm
by Molly-new
Got some progress done over the weekend:
I have applied a coat of klear and hope to get the decals on soon.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 19th, 2013, 6:29 am
by Stuart
Nice work!
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 19th, 2013, 12:37 pm
by Molly-new
Having received a copy of 'Spitfire - Star of Israel' from Old_Tonto (my hero) I have reassessed the markings for this and I am now doing "White 14", as per the detailed illustrations.
I have added the Star of David decals to the lower wing and fuselage, and I am now in the process of adding the white/blue/white ID stripes to the lower wings, and the no. 14 to the fuselage:
This is one of the spitfires supplied by the Czechoslovakian Air Force, and retains its red spinner with white backing plate.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 20th, 2013, 4:22 pm
by Molly-new
Having masked circles on the upper wings and painted them a million times to get a decent white colour,
I am attempting to print off larger Star of David decals to go in them:
I hope to have this done by the weekend....
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF
Posted: March 21st, 2013, 5:01 pm
by Molly-new
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 21st, 2013, 5:06 pm
by Stuart
Nice work, I really like the markings.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 21st, 2013, 5:08 pm
by splash
Nice one Chip it has come out great.
Regards Splash
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 21st, 2013, 5:21 pm
by Sissel
That looks very nice. It's really sweet to see it in Israeli markings. Great build
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 12:32 am
by Chuck Finley
I have to agree with the rest of the commentators, this is one nice Spit.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 12:51 am
by jssel
Nice work, Chris.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 1:39 am
by PaulBradley
Well done, Chip.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 10:45 am
by Old_Tonto
A great result Chip. To marks.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 3:16 pm
by philp
What they said. Great job and she really looks good in those markings.
Re: Chips Spitfire Mk. IXe, IAF ***Finished***
Posted: March 22nd, 2013, 5:10 pm
by MDT
Liking that lots! Nicely done.