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Hi All, This is the start of something big, VERY BIG. Have just received the first four issues today, so thought I`d start my diary. First off, I would like to thank Mr T for posting a link to this item. A metal wall plate of a Spitfire. Oh dear, more to come later. SWMBO has just summoned me to take her shopping.   Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All,  I managed to purchase,(yes on ebay  ) this copy of the first edition, second print run of the book "Fly for your life" Author: Larry Forrester Dust cover: Some tatty parts, but it`s 57 years old,  Me: I`m 58 and a lot more tattered than the book.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Tomick wrote:It makes fascinating reading Hi Mr T, I`m sure it will.  I will give it a thorough read and it, along with the plaque will become a sealed display to preserve them. Thanks for looking in. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Having now looked inside the book I found the following: An inscription dated 1956, inside the front cover, Plus a drawing of RST himself That`s the intro, so will post some pics of the first delivery tomorrow, with details of how I intend to build this wonderful model. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Below are some pics of the first batch of parts.(Pics 1-4) As you can see the first three sets of parts came well protected, but the parts in issue four came in a very flimsy plastic bag. (Thankfully no damage) I intend to build the kit in Tuck`s colours and insignia. It has been pointed out that the metal parts will need a clean up and that Micro Mesh was a good item to use. So it was off to good old Ebay (again) and I found a Micro Mesh craft kit that cost about £15. You get: 9 sanding pads (with chart showing grades) 3 finger files (double sided giving 6 grades 1 bottle of micro gloss and cloth Last four pics below That`s all for now. I will not be starting this build until I get more of the airframe parts, so that I can get a better idea of how things are going to progress Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del The Micro-mesh Kit may be of interest to others maybe you could add it to the tools section with a link to the sellers . Looking like a start is imminent good luck with the build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Del The Micro-mesh Kit may be of interest to others maybe you could add it to the tools section with a link to the sellers . Looking like a start is imminent good luck with the build regards Andy Hi Andy, Consider it done, the link is up. As for the build, will start in a month when second batch of parts arrive. Thanks for looking in. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Just received my second download for my Spitfire build, so parts can`t be far off. So, decided it`s time to make a start. Started by cleaning up the surfaces to be glued. Then worked out the best way to clamp it together with a dry fit, taking plenty of time to make sure everything ends up square. When happy with the set up it was out with the Aliphatic. The three pics below are as follows: The first frame and side panel. Followed up with the end frame. Finally this is where I am at the present time.(Giving plenty of drying time) Will update when next package arrives (Hopefully next couple of days). Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, Your off to a good start, no rush this will be a good strong build I can see. Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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tf64 wrote:Hi Derek,
Your off to a good start, no rush this will be a good strong build I can see.
Trev. Hi Trev, Thanks for taking a look. I`m certainly in no rush, have a lot of things on the go and my Sots build is centre stage as I`m into learning how to gold leaf. Will update when things progress. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek , Looking forward to this build myself as I am up to set 3 this is the set with wing ribs.I like you have built many aircraft in my time 3 Spitfires to date,but the wood work on the wing ribs is superb I don' t think I can wait for much longer.At the moment I building a Gloster Gladiator by Aero Graphics 21'in wing span fuselages and wings are covered with light weight tissue but I found the model very fragile so I covered the wings with 1/32 balsa.this can be powered by a rubber band or a GM300 C02 motor (is that gas). Anyway I hope to start soon on the Spit and join you with your build. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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tf64 wrote:Hi Derek ,
Looking forward to this build myself as I am up to set 3 this is the set with wing ribs.I like you have built many aircraft in my time 3 Spitfires to date,but the wood work on the wing ribs is superb I don' t think I can wait for much longer.At the moment I building a Gloster Gladiator by Aero Graphics 21'in wing span fuselages and wings are covered with light weight tissue but I found the model very fragile so I covered the wings with 1/32 balsa.this can be powered by a rubber band or a GM300 C02 motor (is that gas).
Anyway I hope to start soon on the Spit and join you with your build.
Regards Trev.
Hi Trev, The last time I built a plane, the wings were covered in a light weight plastic, this was then heated gently with a hair dryer at which point it shrunk and hardened and the result was really solid(nothing moved). I`m sure when you start your Spit we will be able to swap some gems of information . Happy Building, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek,
Wasn't that stuff called solar film ?, looked super when first done if covered correctly, awful after a few months as wrinkles started to reappear everywhere.
Nice start to your build btw.
Regards - Dave
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DJS wrote:Hi Derek,
Wasn't that stuff called solar film ?, looked super when first done if covered correctly, awful after a few months as wrinkles started to reappear everywhere.
Nice start to your build btw.
Regards - Dave Hi Dave, Yep I think that was the name. Had to get it seriously tight for it to last. Thanks for the kind comments. More to follow soon as next set of parts are in dispatch at Deag, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek Coming along nicely, keep up the good work. Regards Taz. “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”
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Taz wrote:Hi Derek Coming along nicely, keep up the good work. Regards Taz. Hi Taz, Thanks for taking a look and the kind comments. I am a little further on now than the above pics show, but not much. It will really start to progress when the next four issues arrive hopefully in the next couple of days. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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This is an interesting kit. I grew up reading 'Fly For Your Life", and Tuck was/is one of my heroes. I have several Robert Taylor prints with his signature, and a really cool facsimile of his logbook that was published by him, before his death. I picked it up off of eBay UK a while ago, and I believe they are still available. The build is so vastly different than the Zero, that it will be very interesting to see how it all pulls together. I will be keeping an eye on your log. It is looking great so far! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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experten wrote:This is an interesting kit. I grew up reading 'Fly For Your Life", and Tuck was/is one of my heroes. I have several Robert Taylor prints with his signature, and a really cool facsimile of his logbook that was published by him, before his death. I picked it up off of eBay UK a while ago, and I believe they are still available.
The build is so vastly different than the Zero, that it will be very interesting to see how it all pulls together. I will be keeping an eye on your log. It is looking great so far! Hi Experten, Thanks for the kind comments. You are right about this build being interesting, in more ways than one. I can`t remember (or don`t really want to ) how long ago it was I last built a plane, so this is a re-learning process. Good thing is, that there are very helpful people on this forum, with bucket loads of experience to help you out. Below is the latest pic of my spit build.(end of issue 4) The rear right of the frame is clamped (not glued)as there is another frame to be added. Thanks again for looking in. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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