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Starting to build the wings on the Academy Phantom

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Published: 17 June 2024
It's time to get back to the Academy Phantom and get the innde rwing section together.

Not painting the Pola!

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Published: 10 June 2024
I had planned on painting the superstructure, but while watching a Youtube video I didscovered Micro Master 3D who produce details parts for model ships. So Idecided to get some for the Pola. These need a little preparation before painting.

Finishing the Airfix Spitfires

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Published: 26 May 2024
Time for the finishing touches for the Airfix Spitfires, starting with the propellers.

Getting the undercarriage onto the Spitfires

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Published: 19 May 2024
After a coat of VMS gloss varnish, it's time to put the gear together and get the aircraft onto their wheels.

Giving the Spitfires an identity

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Published: 23 April 2024
After giving the Spitfires a coat of VMS gloss varnish to seal and protect the paint, the next job it to apply the decsals.

Painting the Airfix Spitfires

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Published: 08 April 2024
The next job is to apply the paint to the Spitfires. One is in what is known as Scheme A and the other B. The schemes look similar but they are mirrored left to right from each other.

Preparing the Spitfires for paint

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Published: 04 April 2024
There are a few things to do before the Spitfires can be painted. Time to get them done.

Hawse pipes and little boats

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Published: 30 March 2024
While looking at reerences I noticed that the anchor chains are guided off the ship via hawse pipes.

Adding some supports and a mast

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Published: 24 March 2024
I had planned on starting to paint the superstructure but on looking at references I noticed some missing support masts.

Fitting the wings onto the Spitfires

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Published: 17 March 2024
With the wings together, it's time to get them fitted.
  1. Building the Spitfire fuselages
  2. Building the Spitfire cockpits
  3. Boot top for the RM Pola
  4. Airfix 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Vb
  5. Painting and assembling the Phantom cockpit

Subcategories

Academy 1/48 McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom 2

Airfix 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Vb

Hobby Boss 1/350 RM Pola Heavy Cruiser

Tamiya 1/48 Brewster B-339 Buffalo

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