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Hi guys, I signed up for this a couple of months ago, and initially i wasn't going to create a 'build log'. But i'm liking this (probably more so than the ships i've started), so basically i've changed my mind  . Because i am up to pack 3, this is where by log will begin, so.....
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Great to see another Spitfire build starting up, well done Graham, I'll look forward to watching and commenting on your build diary.  
Kev 
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Ok guys here are my fist pics of my Spitty. Hope you like 
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Ok guys here are my fist pics of my Spitty. Hope you like . I was a little concerned that the 2 side pieces of fuselage wouldn't be level as ther is little to form the correct angle. But needn't have worried because once you fit the fuselage frames for the top and bottom everything squares up nicely. More to follow..... CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Great start Graeme will be following on this one as well regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Nice to see another Spitfire build underway, great start.
Graeme
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Looking great so far, very nicely done.... .. You forget how big this one really is until you see it like this on a cutting mat..... .. Look forward to seeing more.... Regards Alan
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All the best with your build Graeme, you will have hours of fun, keep to Tom's build and you won't go wrong. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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Looks good glad to hear your enjoying the build. Al
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Looks like your off to a great start.  Congrats on your "Blue" medal for starting your diary. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi guys Once again thanks for looking in. At the moment, my build is on hold due to the fact that the main wing spar has cracked. Unfortunately CS is out of stock, so i will just have to be patient  . I did scratch my head a bit when trying to identify the various wing rib numbers, until i realised that they had differing internal designs  . My own fault for not being as observant of Tom's build diary as i should have been. (note to self: pay attention next time lol). Anyway, will update better once the new wing spar arrives and i can continue. Regards Gray
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looking good so far ive got most of a wing complete and part of the 2nd until I realises one of the ribs had been duplicated so waiting for that to come but in mean time carrying on the the fusealage
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Hi guys Well after my accident with the wing spar (see photo-cracked in a place that i couldn't repair, so CS bless em sent me a new one ), i am back on my spitty build. I don't know if anyone will find this tip useful, but i'll put it out there anyway..... as all the wing ribs are extremely tight and i don't want to repeat cracking the spar, i am using one of the rib infills to gauge the correct widths before starting to glue any ribs in place. Regards Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Very good tip you have there. Hope the rest of your build continues well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Thanks for looking in Tony. Here is my latest update File Attachment(s): CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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hi guys her's stage 12 File Attachment(s): CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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ermmm I have noticed a problem here. I have made sure (at least i thought i did) that the ribs are all square, but ribs 2,4 & 6 seem to be raised, a bit like the wing spar has warped somehow.  I don't suppose anyone has any ideas how to cure this problem? Here's a couple of pics of what i mean. When the wing spar is weighted it sits square again. i'm confused CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Initially it looks like the high ribs have not been set correctly during the gluing process., presumably the main spar was not warped to start with? Also double check that you have the correct ribs located into the corresponding slots as some are very similar.
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Hi mr T thanks for looking in. Don't think wing spar was warped, or if it was it was only minor (so minor i didn't see it). Do you think i should remove and re-seat? Or will the cross members pull everything in line again? Regards Gray File Attachment(s): CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Dry fitting the rear spar looks like it has pulled them into position but first check that non of the ribs are proud of the main spar as this would indicate them not being seated properly. If any are proud they should be removed and reseated. The main spar looks ok to me for no warps. I would glue the rear spar in place and add some weight to make sure all the rear rib tabs are seated on your build board this should square it all up nicely. I would also leave it to dry overnight so it has no chance of moving. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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