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Hi all first post on this forum, and a bit nervous about building the spitfire, but sure it will be fun and rewarding :) I have received pack 1 and the instructions and thought I would make a list of tools and glues required and hopefully you more experienced modellers will be able to fill in the gaps on recommendations on where I am not sure. I will then update this primary post with links or recommendations for all to see. I will also add more tools etc, as the instructions highlight them. Metal File - http://www.shesto.co.uk/..._141_149_151/index.html
Small Clamps - Free with Issue 4 I also use these http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item58a4d1b97e
Steel Rule - Obtained from most good hobby Stores Set Square - http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...%26sd%3D131003114525%26
Glasspaper - http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item22fcdf371c Brasso Silver & Aluminium Wadding Fine Sandpaper - Fine & Super fine, most DIY stores Fast Drying Metal Glue - http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item3f28b8fc17
Superglue - Obtained almost anywhere (however any recommendations) Wood Glue - http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...&hash=item4aca850b88Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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hi raven,your almost there already,sandpaper(glasspaper)is mainly for wood, comes in various grades,medium and fine most used.take a look at this link. http://www.chronos.ltd.u...permagrit&ACTION=Go
wide range of abrasives. as for glues, aliphatic on e-bay. and all superglues. I consider aliphatic glue better then most. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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The glasspaper is for rubbing down blemishes on the cast metal parts of the spitfire, would you still use sandpaper for that? and the instructions are suggesting that you will need both glasspaper and sandpaper, hence my question Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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 Hi Raven First off, a warm welcome to the forum and there are plenty of people on here ready with help and advise so don't be afraid to ask. The glasspaper you will need is called Micromesh nowadays but in my day it was called emery paper its available on flea bay and there are kits available that have several grades to get a fine finish. Another item you might consider is Brasso's silver and aluminium wadding using this 1st will remove the majority of blemishes and make the surface ready for the fine polishing from the micromesh. Hope this answers your question Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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they are both the same sandpaper/glasspaper, the metal parts you use emery paper/cloth.wet/dry emery paper is the most used for blemishes on metal,a lot of different grades with these. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Thanks, updated original post as i suggested i would :) Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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Hi Raven Missed the bit about Fine sandpaper I generally go to DIY stores for mine and buy in packs of around 8, Fine and superfine grades will surfice for most aplications. regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Raven, Firstly, welcome to the forum. Need help and advise?, you`re in the right place As for miniature squares, try here www.proopsbrothers.comThey also work within ebay, but they will deliver direct from their website. Nice to see a builder from my home ground. I was born in Manor park Lived in Seven Kings and Ilford Now in East Midlands Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Raven, I just bought 2 of these and they seem very solid and good value andy http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...5%26sd%3D131003114525%26
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
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Quick update of the list at the start of this thread. these are items that I have purchased and links where possible. Thanks to all those that contributed on this thread and others, and I will keep it updated where possible. Hope it helps some novice builders like me :) Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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I was thinking, are we also going to need something like a pin hammer? Or are we gluing all the metal parts to the frame? I've only just subscribed and am awaiting my first delivery, any advice would be gratefully heeded. Also do the machine guns and cannon come with the aircraft? I was wondering how many pannels you could remove to show detail? I'm a long time lurker of the model space fourums having completed the McLaren and have up to part 24 of the Red Bull stashed, two of my ablosute loves are Formula 1 (Hamilton) and WWII, I didn't hear of the Spitfire Build till now and had to have it, Mr T I saw allot of hate and negative comments on the model space blog about painting a better spitfire, I was in awe and amasement as every single negitive point that was raised had clearly been stated in the above blog as factually different, being a WWII nut, I also build plastic kits, mostly so allot of love will go into this, unfortunately due to the fact I browse on my phone and mostly down to being lazy I won't be doing a build diary but I'm so pleased to see this, I'll be painting mine as per the magazine. I'm sorry for the long winded post but thought I'd say hi and introduce myself, I hope everyone's builds are going well, I can't wait to get cracking on this beautiful icon! Regards Roy Done: McLaren MP4/23
Started: Red Bull RB7 & Hachette 1/16 Tiger I Tank
Awaiting Construction: DeAg 1/12 Spitfire & RMS Titanic (Hachette)
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Hi Roy, I am sure you are going to enjoy your build. Hope to see you around the forum, always good to share and learn even if you cannot get a build diary up.
You could always post some of your other military builds up in the finished build gallery
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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roywhitworth wrote:I was thinking, are we also going to need something like a pin hammer? Or are we gluing all the metal parts to the frame? I've only just subscribed and am awaiting my first delivery, any advice would be gratefully heeded. Also do the machine guns and cannon come with the aircraft? I was wondering how many pannels you could remove to show detail?
I'm a long time lurker of the model space fourums having completed the McLaren and have up to part 24 of the Red Bull stashed, two of my ablosute loves are Formula 1 (Hamilton) and WWII, I didn't hear of the Spitfire Build till now and had to have it, Mr T I saw allot of hate and negative comments on the model space blog about painting a better spitfire, I was in awe and amasement as every single negitive point that was raised had clearly been stated in the above blog as factually different, being a WWII nut, I also build plastic kits, mostly so allot of love will go into this, unfortunately due to the fact I browse on my phone and mostly down to being lazy I won't be doing a build diary but I'm so pleased to see this, I'll be painting mine as per the magazine. I'm sorry for the long winded post but thought I'd say hi and introduce myself, I hope everyone's builds are going well, I can't wait to get cracking on this beautiful icon!
Regards
Roy Good to have you along Roy and look forward to your contribtions
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