[planejunky]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Without there being a frame present, well that just makes your effort look even better. I think I might pickup the Gabreski's Spitfire. I did some snooping at Squadron.com and found that Eduard Model Access Czech makes a cockpit mask for the Spitfire Mk IX, and hopefully that might ease the project a bit.

Yeah I had to think twice about doing it though, if I screwed up that would mean the end of a very nice Spitfire!

[Cruver Collecter]

Just curious if anyone has any decent close up shots of a Gemini Aces Spitfire Rudder/ Vertical stabilizer?

[planejunky]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Just curious if anyone has any decent close up shots of a Gemini Aces Spitfire Rudder/ Vertical stabilizer?

There you go fella.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by planejunky

There you go fella.

Thank you very much for posting the pictures. The third profile shot is exactly what I needed and cleared up something I thought I had observed. Thanks again for the help.

[planejunky]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Thank you very much for posting the pictures. The third profile shot is exactly what I needed and cleared up something I thought I has observed. Thanks again for the help.

Hey no problem mate.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Thank you very much for posting the pictures. The third profile shot is exactly what I needed and cleared up something I thought I had observed. Thanks again for the help.

Why don't you buy one?

I'm interested/curious in your observation!

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Charley

Why don't you buy one?

I'm interested/curious in your observation!

Initially there appeared to be something slightly off on this model, but could not quite put my finger on it. Canopy error looks to be easily corrected as well as probably replacing the antenna as I did with my Gemini Aces Bf 109Fs (Which after correcting looks pretty sharp). Something just seemed a bit off on the outline of the vertical stabilizer and rudder. It pretty much was confirmed today after seeing the photos posted. The shape of the vertical stabilizer and rudder are in my opinion off, and by a fair bit too. The leading edge of the vertical stabilizer should have a gradual curve forward to were it meets the fuselage (The fillet) and should terminate at or slightly ahead of the horizontal stabilizer (Pretty much in line with the one panel line that is directly preceding the horizontal stabilizer. The leading edge of the vertical stabilizer on the model meets the fuselage with little forward curve and also well behind the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer. The actual rudder itself it appears (Really would have to measure for scale) to be a bit broad as far shape goes. Now I know this is for most folks would be barely worth with mentioning, but I unfortunately am not equipped with bottomless pockets (Though sure wish I was) and full well know that there is no such thing as a perfect model. I have to pick and choose which one I feel will give me more bang for my buck. If I can fix an error I am usually not to concerned, but if it is something that cannot be fixed, well if I can get a sweet deal at a latter date maybe yes. The Spitfires vertical stabilizer much like its wings has a very nice distinct shape, and the one I pick up really needs to be closer. Not that I am without any Spitfires, have two Corgis and one Matchbox version that suite me quite well.

[Charley]

Well spotted that man! Assuming of course your drawing is correct?

You're right nothing's perfect, no diecast, or professionally built plastic kit nor real Spitfire.

Funny you find Corgi's Spitfire with lack of dihedral, oversized spinners/prop blades, incorrect shaped radiators, wheels, engine cover acceptable? As for Matchboxes effort...

Clearly with your modeling skills would you not be better off buying a plastic kit? given the levels of acuracy you require?

When we commissioned the Kent Spitfire we took a Corgi, Witty and a Gemini Spitfire. The Kent Spitfire Team, which includes individuals who have restored and flown many real Spitfires, evaluated each model. The Gemini tooling was clearly the best tooling by some considerable distance.

[planejunky]

Crikey, and I thought I was picky!

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Charley

Well spotted that man! Assuming of course your drawing is correct?

You're right nothing's perfect, no diecast, or professionally built plastic kit nor real Spitfire.

Funny you find Corgi's Spitfire with lack of dihedral, oversized spinners/prop blades, incorrect shaped radiators, wheels, engine cover acceptable? As for Matchboxes effort...

Clearly with your modeling skills would you not be better off buying a plastic kit? given the levels of acuracy you require?

When we commissioned the Kent Spitfire we took a Corgi, Witty and a Gemini Spitfire. The Kent Spitfire Team, which includes individuals who have restored and flown many real Spitfires, evaluated each model. The Gemini tooling was clearly the best tooling by some considerable distance.

In no way did I intend to express a view that the Corgi and even more so with the Matchbox ones were flawless pieces of work. Just that the Gemini Aces one had enough draw backs that, well other pieces probably would get picked first. As far as the rudder goes, well, I would gladly see a photo that has such an arrangement. I have no problem admitting that I might be off on an observation. No need to pick up any Spitfire kits though, have two or three on a shelf just waiting for me to get at one of these days (Even one that is part way complete and sitting on a nice set of resin floats). I also apologize if my observation has upset anyone, to be honest I figured the response would not be received well and intended to keep it to myself. Again this is just my opinion and shoot, all that is important is that he who owns the plane is happy with it. Shoot everyone has their opinion, and in no way would I diminish what they think just because I might disagree (Because shoot I might just be wrong).