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Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:59 pm

I am currently building a Spitfire 403 LC kit. The laser cut parts fit really well. This will be a static scale model to represent a Spitfire Mk IX flown by an RCAF squadron 412 pilot in WWII. He was shot down in the aircraft in August 1944. I have the fuselage built and will start the wing next. I am debating on modelling movable control surfaces or just paint them on with the panel lines. I also will make modifications to change the kit from an earlier mark to a Mk IX, such as four bladed propeller and symmetrical radiators under the wings. I will upload photos when I get home at the end of the week.
This week on a business trip, I purchased a Mosquito MK IV 804 kit. I plan on modelling an RCAF Mossie built in Canada by DeHavilland. My Grandfather was an AC2 who serviced Mosquitos before they left Canada for England. I will upload photos of this untouched kit when I return home this weekend. I feel very fortunate to have obtained this kit. I may not build until next winter as spring is around the corner and it's time to go back to flying R/C aircraft and helicopters at our local club field. Any input on building these kits is appreciated.

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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby twospruces » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:32 pm

I just gave my 804 mossie kit to my brother in law; hope he has a good time building it as he had a relative who build mossies in Ontario north of Toronto.

Now I have to watch ebay for another one!
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:40 am

I purchased the kit, south of Toronto in St. Catharines Ontario. I'll post pictures on the weekend.
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:09 pm

Here are a couple pics of the Mossie kit.
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby twospruces » Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:00 pm

did you find it in a shop, or online?
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:26 pm

I found it online. The fellow purchased the kit and several other airplane kits about 15 or more years ago from an LHS which was going out of business. I feel fortunate to find an untouched kit, it was opened to look inside.
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:43 pm

I built the fuselage last weekend and the wing today. The project is coming along nicely.
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby davidchoate » Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:23 pm

Looks very nice so far
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby twospruces » Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:27 pm

are you going to try and fly the spitfire?
nice looking work there...
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:01 pm

Thanks, i have larger R/C planes and helicopters. I am building this as a static model depicting a Saskatchewan man's Spitfire Mk IX from RCAF squadron 412
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby Tienmac » Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:13 am

Update pics on the Spitfire. I'm just checking the general fit of the parts. Still more fit and finish sanding before covering.
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby mustangman » Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:36 pm

:D I have a mossie kit i got on ebay .It was missing alot of the parts but I have all the plastics canopy and nacelles . I then purchased 2 sets of lazer cut parts for it.I'am not sure if i will build it as i have a mustang 1970 mach 1 to concentrate on.Mark
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Re: Spitfire and Mosquito

Postby twospruces » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:24 pm

Hi, can you say where you got the laser cut parts for the mossie kit? thanks-
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