Super detailed Spitfire Build

[Ace2317]

This is gorgeous! I'm getting ready to paint a Spitfire as well! Any advice as potential roadbumps?

 

[JamesWhom]

Thank you both! Means a lot.
Got some plans in the work to build a monster 200% scale FPV Spitfire. However I should probably fly this one a bit first!

 

[JamesWhom]

 

[marc60]

Looks great in the air
Very nice build

 

[JamesWhom]

Cheers

 

[ianlh]

Still got snow, ours is gone just got strong winds, and we are on opposite sides of the M1

 

[Scottie]

hey James
nice wellies mate ...plane looks really nice in the air ! it pays off doing those little extra bits don't you think ?

cheers

 

[JamesWhom]

I'm really glad everyone has been so interested in this project The article seemed to be very popular, and was even featured! Thank you for all your kind comments.

 

[BanditJacksRC]

I was curious to how long it took for the article to be approved after you had submitted it.

 

[Craftydan]

Depends if you're on Flying Monkey's bad side or not

Since he's taken over the editorial job, the lag for a well written artical has dropped quite a bit, but he's still got a day job. If you did well, should be under a week, with the typical "life must go on" delays. If not, it might take him longer to find a moment to reply back with comments/suggestions for improvements.

 

[BanditJacksRC]

Depends if you're on Flying Monkey's bad side or not

Since he's taken over the editorial job, the lag for a well written artical has dropped quite a bit, but he's still got a day job. If you did well, should be under a week, with the typical "life must go on" delays. If not, it might take him longer to find a moment to reply back with comments/suggestions for improvements.

Great thank you! I haven't submitted anything yet, but plan to this weekend. Thanks again!

 

[JamesWhom]

Hey, yeah it literally took me about 2 days, if that, to get my article approved. It was a significant improvement on the two weeks that I had to wait previously on my other two articles! The only reason they got published in the end was due to me sending an email to Alex. I'm sure they have to deal with quite a number everyday so sometimes yours could get lost under the pile.

 

[viggen]

hi james.nice looking spitfire..im in the uk.down in devon.
what is your posterboard?is it just card?
im using .25mm plasticcard

 

[JamesWhom]

hi james.nice looking spitfire..im in the uk.down in devon.
what is your posterboard?is it just card?
im using .25mm plasticcard

Hey, I just used some sort of card that you use for making birthday cards etc. Plasticcard should work well though!

 

[Babyface249]

Sweet build and great craftsmanship! :applause:

 

[iaincg]

cowling of spitfire

Any problems with the prop backwash catching under the poster board of the cowling on the Spitfire?

 

[iaincg]

retracts

Do you have plans and pictures of the retracts you made for the Spitfire? Did you also do flaps?

 

[JamesWhom]

I didnt actually build retracts and flaps in this build! Next one - maybe

Wow, can't believe I started this three years ago. Seems like an age ago.

 

[JamesWhom]

Sweet build and great craftsmanship! :applause:

Many thanks man!