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Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 01, 2008, 07:20:57 PM

Heres a 1/48 scale Spit VIII model I built for Henchman.Hes a real life friend who plays AH now.Its Based on a AH skin.It may not be exactly historicly accurate but gets the idea across.Was a fun plane to build.

I need to pinch his camera
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/PipzSpit3.jpg)

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/PipzSpit2.jpg)

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/PipzSpit1.jpg)

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/spit8.jpg)

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Gowan on February 01, 2008, 07:53:29 PM

hey, i started building models about 1-2 months ago (1:72 scale) can you tell me what company the model is from? thx

my model list to date (all unpainted atm):

f4f-3
f6f-3
p47-d (bubble canopy)
fw-190d9
bf-109g-10
Avro Lancaster (dam buster)
f4u-1
fm-2
spitfire mk v
la-5

most of them are from hobby boss, and the la-5 and lancaster are from revell, i was wondering if you could tell me a good company for an amature/average skill model builder ^_^

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Treize69 on February 01, 2008, 08:16:46 PM

Revell/Monogram is good for starters, when you want to move up in detail, start looking at Tamiya and Hasegawa.

And learn to paint before assembly, then hit the details and weathering afterward, it makes things much simpler. :aok

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 01, 2008, 09:11:45 PM

The company that made that spit is Hasegawa.They make very good kits.I started with Hasegawa and Tamiya kits myself.I figure if your goin to take the time to build one it might as well be a good one.

I paint my cockpits first then put it all together.I clean it up mask the canopy then paint the exterior and detail it.

Thanks for having a look!
Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Xasthur on February 01, 2008, 09:49:39 PM

I've built mostly Hasegawa kits so far, all in 1/32. So far they include:

Ju 87 G2 (huge wingspan, absolute monster)
Bf 109 G10
Bf 109 K4
Spitfire Mk V
Fw 190 D9
Fw 190 A5
Me 262 A1
Me 163 (very old Hasegawa kit, good none the less)

I've found them to be good for the intermediate modeller (as I am, I'm no expert), they're cheap and easy to build.

They're a bit lacking on detail here and there, though.

I'm building a Revell Bf 109 K4 at the moment and I've not noticed a great deal of difference between the kits so far (I'd not be surprised if the kits were made by the same people at this stage).

I haven't gone to the same lengths with detail as Pipz, magnificent job on that Spitfire mate, it looks beautiful.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: SgtPappy on February 02, 2008, 12:47:21 AM

Beautiful. Now clip the outboard tip of the ailerons and you're good to go :aok

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 02, 2008, 06:41:35 AM

Xasthur you will have to post some pictures when you get a chance!!1/32 scale has been growing in popularity for some years now.They make some realy nice kits in that scale and the selection gets better every year.Its amazing how much bigger they get just goin from 1/48 to 1/32.Not long ago I thought about switching to 1/32 but I already have a number of kits in 1/48 and for me the 1/32 kits get a bit expensive.Maybe in the future.I believe Revell and Hasegawa use the same molds for theyre 1/48 109-G10/K-4 so its possible they are doing the same in 1/32.Its not unusual anymore for companys to buy molds from one another or even to share them and put them in each others boxes.

Sgt Pappy a clipped wing spit will be in the works.When I built this VIII there is parts and decals to build a cliped Spit IX.It even comes with decals for a XVI that we have in game"Lady Killer" is its name.I tried talking Henchman into that one but he wanted the Australian VIII.So now ill get to build "Lady Killer" for myself

Thanks fellaz!
Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Gowan on February 02, 2008, 11:35:36 AM

i do 1:72 mostly because im poor, and i dont have much space.

at my hobby store, the hasegawa models are all 1:48, i was wondering if they had 1:72 also....

i also finished building a p-40e last night ^_^

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Treize69 on February 02, 2008, 11:48:12 AM

Yeah, they have 1/72, but they're harder to find. Only ones I ever did were a P-38J and an FW-190. Good detail for such small models, but I don't usually work in anything smaller than 1/48.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: The Fugitive on February 02, 2008, 12:11:08 PM

I think the model looks awesome.......of course it could be because it isn't sitting on a washing machine  :D

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Gowan on February 02, 2008, 12:12:24 PM

yah... i think im going to go up to 1:48 scale this summer...

lol

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: hubsonfire on February 02, 2008, 12:27:42 PM

A Pipz model and no appliances. I call shenanigans.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 02, 2008, 01:24:59 PM

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I shoulda instructed Henchman about "proper" model photography!

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: RTHolmes on February 02, 2008, 01:25:27 PM

Stunning :aok

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Rino on February 02, 2008, 02:52:02 PM

Oh Noes!  What happened to the clothes dryer?? :D

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: henchman on February 02, 2008, 04:04:46 PM

Sorry fellas.... Enjoy.....:D

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa182/edorsett72/SpitVIII.jpg)

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: hubsonfire on February 02, 2008, 04:11:03 PM

:lol

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: SgtPappy on February 02, 2008, 06:19:46 PM

Oh no, Pipz, you misunderstood. :P

The Spitfire VIII has clipped ailerons. All Production Spitfire VII's VIII's and XIV's had their ailerons clipped by 8.5", regardless of wingspan.

But honestly, that model looks AMAZING. I couldn't make one like that for my life.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 02, 2008, 06:34:35 PM

Ahhhh I dig what your sayin Pappy.Because they use the same mold for all theyre later spitfire kits they have the full length aileron.But it ya look close I think there is a seem that would be for the shorter aileron.I just forget to fill and sand the excess sometimes.I gotta have another closer look but I think thats what your gettin at.Next one I do ill make sure of it!

Thanks for the compliment and thanks for having a look!

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 02, 2008, 06:36:22 PM

Quote

Originally posted by henchman
Sorry fellas.... Enjoy.....:D

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa182/edorsett72/SpitVIII.jpg)

Ahhhhhhhhh....Now all is rite in the world....tonite I will sleep well....:aok

Pipz

P.S.....Jezzz man ...Maytag?.......Must be nice.....................Muha aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Hajo on February 03, 2008, 07:50:48 PM

Nice work Pipz!

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Spikes on February 03, 2008, 08:18:14 PM

Very nice!
I gotta find a good 38 model kit...:noid

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Xasthur on February 04, 2008, 03:54:40 AM

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Originally posted by SpikesX
Very nice!
I gotta find a good 38 model kit...:noid

That's something I've not seen, actually.

Same with the F4u.

I'd be really keen to build a 1/32 F4u but I've never seen one. The F4u looks fantastic, it's the only Allied aircraft that I like the look of.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 04, 2008, 01:51:01 PM

Heres a Trumpeter F4U1d in 1/32 check it out!
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TR32221
and heres the same companys P-38
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TR32227

Ive seen both these kits built.They look realy nice.

I also just looked at the price...oh my...ill be in 1/48th scale for awhile longer...perhaps till retirement ...that is if I even get to retire some day

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: The Fugitive on February 04, 2008, 02:20:21 PM

Quote

Originally posted by pipz
Heres a Trumpeter F4U1d in 1/32 check it out!
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TR32221
and heres the same companys P-38
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TR32227

Ive seen both these kits built.They look realy nice.

I also just looked at the price...oh my...ill be in 1/48th scale for awhile longer...perhaps till retirement ...that is if I even get to retire some day

Pipz

The 38 has working flaps too. I wonder if they automatically retract if you sling it through the air real quick  :t

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 04, 2008, 03:04:41 PM

Quote

Originally posted by The Fugitive
The 38 has working flaps too. I wonder if they automatically retract if you sling it through the air real quick  :t

At 120 bucks......ill let you try it first:aok

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Gowan on February 04, 2008, 09:10:11 PM

Quote

Originally posted by The Fugitive
The 38 has working flaps too. I wonder if they automatically retract if you sling it through the air real quick  :t

the lancaster dambuster version has working turrets, flaps, ailrons, and elevators ^_^

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: Shifty on February 11, 2008, 06:10:03 PM

Nice job Pipz.

I like the weathering you did, that's always the hardest part for me.:aok

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 11, 2008, 09:21:06 PM

Thanks Shifty!

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: GtoRA2 on February 11, 2008, 09:54:40 PM

Very nice!



Does the Trump 1/32 F4U let you put the wings up or down? I thought I read a review once that said you could only build it folded.


I am going to have to get that P-38... it sounds like an awesome kit.


I love 1/32 scale

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 12, 2008, 05:18:29 AM

The trumpeter kit can be built with the wings in either position.There is one hanging from the ceiling of the hobby shop I go to.Looks to be a real nice kit.There is also a 38 hanging there and that looks just as impressive.Thanks for having a look at my spit.

Pipz

Quote

Originally posted by GtoRA2
Very nice!



Does the Trump 1/32 F4U let you put the wings up or down? I thought I read a review once that said you could only build it folded.


I am going to have to get that P-38... it sounds like an awesome kit.


I love 1/32 scale

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: GtoRA2 on February 12, 2008, 10:22:43 AM

Quote

Originally posted by pipz
The trumpeter kit can be built with the wings in either position.There is one hanging from the ceiling of the hobby shop I go to.Looks to be a real nice kit.There is also a 38 hanging there and that looks just as impressive.Thanks for having a look at my spit.

Pipz

Sweet, thanks for the info!

I wish my kits came out looking half as good as yours. I like the wheels up look. Never really liked building them with the wheels down personaly.

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: pipz on February 12, 2008, 01:50:47 PM

Quote

Originally posted by GtoRA2
Sweet, thanks for the info!

I wish my kits came out looking half as good as yours. I like the wheels up look. Never really liked building them with the wheels down personaly.

LoL!!!!I have to print this out.The guys at the Hobby Store always give me hell for doing them wheels up.I always tell them a plane is meant to be in flight not sitting on the groundI finaly got a few mounted on a pole and base and that kinda shut them up a bitThe big problem for me is finding Pilots to stick in the cockpit.For some reason they like to make kits without a pilot figure.So I end up begging my friends who dont use them to give them to Pipzy.Thanks for the compliment GTO.It just takes practise.You will get better as ya go along.If ya need any tips help or what have ya feel free to PM me.More on the way!

Pipz

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: GtoRA2 on February 12, 2008, 05:09:14 PM

Quote

Originally posted by pipz
LoL!!!!I have to print this out.The guys at the Hobby Store always give me hell for doing them wheels up.I always tell them a plane is meant to be in flight not sitting on the groundI finaly got a few mounted on a pole and base and that kinda shut them up a bitThe big problem for me is finding Pilots to stick in the cockpit.For some reason they like to make kits without a pilot figure.So I end up begging my friends who dont use them to give them to Pipzy.Thanks for the compliment GTO.It just takes practise.You will get better as ya go along.If ya need any tips help or what have ya feel free to PM me.More on the way!

Pipz

LOL yep same reasons too, airplanes should look like they are flying, not like some car model. (plus when I was young I could never get the planes to sit level) ;)

Title: Spit VIII Australian 1/48 scale model
Post by: angelsandair on February 12, 2008, 09:09:16 PM

Quote

Originally posted by henchman
Sorry fellas.... Enjoy.....:D

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa182/edorsett72/SpitVIII.jpg)

OMG its flying too close to that washing machine!!! PULL UP!!!


:rofl :rofl