You may remember that I explained how Extracrylix XA1010 Grey/Green didn't last more than a month or two before it wouldn't airbrush and that I was looking for an alternative. Now I picked up from MZ Hull last week Tamiya XF71 which is labelled 'Cockpit Green (IJN)' and has a very pale green top. On airbrushing as a test it's almost a perfect match for colour chip of RAF Grey Green in the 'RAF Colours' book that was produced many years ago by the RAF Museum.
I've attached a photo of Tamiya on the left, Extracrylix Middle and good old Humbrol Enamel 78 on the right, the later two being hand brushed.
Now, you may already know all of this, in which case 'ignore' but if you don't then you have learnt something new and will be able to paint all the interiors of your Spitfires safe in the knowledge you may be right!
Bill

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As promised here are the final photos of the 'Seafang' project.
Certainly worth the effort as I cannot see any other model company doing this as a subject for a long time, if ever!
The curved windscreen was really tricky and could have been missed out as VB 895 originally flew without it fitted.
The transfers were taken from the spares box as those in the kit were way off register.

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Assembling the Fuselage.  This is a fairly straightforward stage, the finished cockpit, without the seat, is attached as is the fuel tank behind the cockpit. Whilst this is correct it isn't seen on the real aircraft but putting it in position provides a base for the build up of the fuselage decking. Don't forget the mechanism of the contra rotating props needs to be installed at tis stage but the blades and spinner can be added later. Make certain that the gears are well coated in vaseline. Also there is no need to put the tailwheel in at this stage but do ensure that its can be slotted in later.

Once the fuselage halves are really set firm the underside ports can be drilled out.

More soon.

Bill

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Not I hasten to add the last of my Spitfires/Seafires.

This is the method I have used to correct Trumpeters 1/48 scale Seafang. At least the wheels are correct this time!

Pt 1. Correct the wing position as I did for the Spiteful by moving it back 3mm. padding out the Cowlings and wing root fillet at the same time. Drill out new camera ports.

Reduce the depth of the radiators and adjust the u/c legs whilst the fuselage is setting.

More to follow.

Bill

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Way out Bigkev! Should bring a smile to Tony's face though. LOLOL

You're right about the can of Coke, nearly right on the skateboarding, way out on Bart Simpson he's only got 3 fingers!!!

After my success in getting a photo onto the board yesterday I thought I'd follow it up with another showing a different aspect of the wing root surgery.

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Was the upside down Star and Bar. I think I should have worn my specs!