Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire- FINISHED at 20 HOURS, 7 MINUTES
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Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire- FINISHED at 20 HOURS, 7 MINUTES
This will be my third (and probably last) blitzed Spitfire,it is also the one build which may time out and crash and burn. This will be a model of the IWM spitfire 1a R6915 as it is now on display at Lambeth after being re-hung from the ceiling after the building work. The model will be built over a twenty four hour period starting at 10.00 AM on Saturday 23rd August.
David.
David.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Very cool.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Nice, easy paint scheme. I look forward to seeing it done!
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
I have found the first pictures of this spitfire in the refurbished museum display so it will now be displayed in the new climbing attitude shown online, I dismissed the thought of actually hanging the model from the shelf above to display it and I have decided to make my own stand for this model as part of the blitz- this new stand will have to fit amongst the models already on display without taking up any shelf space at all and also allow the model to be displayed above the full shelf of models which will surround the area underneath this new model. The build will begin tomorrow morning with construction of the stand so that it is ready for use when the model is complete.
David.
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David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
The parts are set out on the bench ready for the 10.00 AM start, work will begin when the alarm clock bell rings as before.
David.
David.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Well it is 10.03 hrs and time to start, first pictures and report TF.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
I have cut out the main parts for my stand, the flat base is of course plastic card, the pillar is cut from the body of a cheap pen topped with a piece of clear sprue.
They now need assembling and then left to dry.
David.
They now need assembling and then left to dry.
David.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Oooooh. Extras in a blitz. Well done.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Cheers Jeff.
The flat stand has been assembled and is now put to one side to dry until late this evening when the base can be painted.
And now on to the aeroplane itself, but first- coffee!
David.
The flat stand has been assembled and is now put to one side to dry until late this evening when the base can be painted.
And now on to the aeroplane itself, but first- coffee!
David.
David.
If you forget the past, you may lose the future.
If you forget the past, you may lose the future.
Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
I've never thought to make my own stands before!
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
The wing is assembled and the cockpit has been painted.
David.
David.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Moving along smoothly.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Love that old Spit Ia kit!
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
Looking good.
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Re: Lancfan's Lambeth Spitfire * Saturday 23 August, 10.00 A
That stand is very cool. Looks like good progress so far.