[Folgore]

Originally Posted by planejunky

Crikey, and I thought I was picky!

Yep... That's one reason I like hanging around here: I'm pretty picky (comes with being an editor), but compared with some of the eagle-eyes here I'm the most laid-back guy in town.

Cruver Collector: That's a good eye and some good sleuthing. That having been said, I love my Gemini Plagis Spit and I'm about ready to bring home the Buerling Spit, too. I love the feel and detailed look of 'em. Please Gemini, bring on the early mark Spits too!

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Folgore

Yep... That's one reason I like hanging around here: I'm pretty picky (comes with being an editor), but compared with some of the eagle-eyes here I'm the most laid-back guy in town.

Cruver Collector: That's a good eye and some good sleuthing. That having been said, I love my Gemini Plagis Spit and I'm about ready to bring home the Buerling Spit, too. I love the feel and detailed look of 'em. Please Gemini, bring on the early mark Spits too!

Personally with the antenna issue with the Gemina Aces Bf 109F, well that initially pretty much put me off a bit. After I replaced the antenna with homemade one, well I just had to order another one. I already have an antenna fabricated for it and as soon as it hits the door it is off to the workbench.

[Charley]

CC, I personaly have no issues with your observations, this is what these forums are about, I just feel slightly, given the title should read "Couple of Errors on Gemini Aces Spitfire" as opposed specifically naming our own effort!

We are keen to sell as many Kent Spitfires as we can, so as to help keep the real thing flying. Your comments were specifically targeted at our commission and given the effort the small team has put in percieved 'negative' feedback is never enjoyable, It's a bit like someone criticising yer own kids!

Whilst we accept any candid feedback (and pass it back to the manufacturers!) it's just a bit frustrating given the numerous threads which seem to be carrying this theme both here and on DAF.

So come on dig deep, and compliment your collection!

[planejunky]

Originally Posted by Folgore

Yep... That's one reason I like hanging around here: I'm pretty picky (comes with being an editor), but compared with some of the eagle-eyes here I'm the most laid-back guy in town.

Cruver Collector: That's a good eye and some good sleuthing. That having been said, I love my Gemini Plagis Spit and I'm about ready to bring home the Buerling Spit, too. I love the feel and detailed look of 'em. Please Gemini, bring on the early mark Spits too!

I'm only pulling his chain! To be honest I didn't notice, and like Charley I spend a fair amount of time hanging around these machines during the show season. Diecast will never be absolutely perfect, and at least with kits you can modify them until your your happy with the result. Wait until the F-4's come out, and I'll probably be the first screaming the place down!

[stalag8611]

No insult intended here, CC, but you're not just in the wrong pew in the right church, you seem to be in the wrong church. With your modeling skills I don't understand why you waste time fixing error filled die cast issues and just concentrate on building models to your own high standards. I was an avid model builder years ago (I had ALL the bells & whistles to do the job properly), but after considering the time, effort and money expended to build a plastic model, I concluded that I get equal enjoyment from my extensive die cast collection as I did from my do-it-yourself efforts, and Gemini, Hobby Master, Corgi, Century Wings, Carousel 1 make excellent issues.

Note to Charlie: I own 4 P-51B/C; Skalski (Polish), Bald Eagle, Ferocious Frankie, Berlin Express: 2 Bf-109Fs; Galland & Yellow 5; and 2 Spitfires: Gabreski & Plagis. That said, I'll pick jup the Spirit of Kent. Question: Where can I get one here in the U.S. & A?

[jim]

Originally Posted by Charley

CC, I personaly have no issues with your observations, this is what these forums are about, I just feel slightly, given the title should read "Couple of Errors on Gemini Aces Spitfire" as opposed specifically naming our own effort!

We are keen to sell as many Kent Spitfires as we can, so as to help keep the real thing flying. Your comments were specifically targeted at our commission and given the effort the small team has put in percieved 'negative' feedback is never enjoyable, It's a bit like someone criticising yer own kids!

Whilst we accept any candid feedback (and pass it back to the manufacturers!) it's just a bit frustrating given the numerous threads which seem to be carrying this theme both here and on DAF.

So come on dig deep, and compliment your collection!

Ok you got me Charley, I will order one.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Charley

CC, I personaly have no issues with your observations, this is what these forums are about, I just feel slightly, given the title should read "Couple of Errors on Gemini Aces Spitfire" as opposed specifically naming our own effort!

We are keen to sell as many Kent Spitfires as we can, so as to help keep the real thing flying. Your comments were specifically targeted at our commission and given the effort the small team has put in percieved 'negative' feedback is never enjoyable, It's a bit like someone criticising yer own kids!

Whilst we accept any candid feedback (and pass it back to the manufacturers!) it's just a bit frustrating given the numerous threads which seem to be carrying this theme both here and on DAF.

So come on dig deep, and compliment your collection!

Well, that is a fair statement to make as far as giving the Positive points in addition to the Negative ones.

Models Positive attributes that I have noted

1. The paint scheme is definitely a high point.
2. Aircraft markings sharp and definitely no faults there and no glossy look either.
3. The one thing I do like is informational stencils as on the rudder, horizontal, stabilizer, prop and main wing. For some folks this is not that important, but something that I really like to see on a model. (Cannot see belly of this one but on another of the Gemina Aces Spitfires there is also the lift point stencils, I really like those).
4. Panel and rivets done nicely.
5. Not sure, but this may be the only 1/72nd scale Spitfire that has wing tip navigation lights, which is a very nice touch.
6. They may also have a more accurate tail wheel then the other 1/72nd Spitfires I have seen so far. For some reason the others put a slight curve in the landing gear strut, should be straight.
7. This one is just a personal observation, but did a real nice job on the exhaust stubs.
8. No significant gaps that I can see in any of the pictures.
9. Main wing, fuselage and horizontal stabilizer looks quite nice (Do like the informational stencils on these parts).

This is based solely on pictures and shoot probably could dig up some more. Would really like to see a photo of this ones undersurface area for a further look.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by jim

Ok you got me Charley, I will order one.

Well played sir!!!

Many Thanks!

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by Charley

Well played sir!!!

Many Thanks!

Any pictures of its underside? Further tack on, I really do believe you may have the only 1/72nd Spitfire with wing tip navigation lights and that does speak to attention to detail (That and possibly the tail wheel landing strut too). As far as your model goes, well it is an attractive piece and doubt you will have any left within a 6 month period. The historical significance of this piece will more than likely sell itself. So if you want one pick one up, my bet is by July or August of this year, you may be just to late. (I really would like to see a picture of its undersurface, no joke.PM you with any signficant observations)

That being said, from now on I keep my opinion to myself. Shoot call these models toys and out of the wood work they come to their defence, but seems even worse if you point out a possible error.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Any pictures of its underside? Further tack on, I really do believe you may have the only 1/72nd Spitfire with wing tip navigation lights and that does speak to attention to detail (That and possibly the tail wheel landing strut too). As far as your model goes, well it is an attractive piece and doubt you will have any left within a 6 month period. The historical significance of this piece will more than likely sell itself. So if you want one pick one up, my bet is by July or August of this year, you may be just to late. (I really would like to see a picture of its undersurface, no joke.PM you with any signficant observations)

That being said, from now on I keep my opinion to myself. Shoot call these models toys and out of the wood work they come to their defence, but seems even worse if you point out a possible error.

I don't have underside pics to hand however I can get some done.

Forums are all about opinions, and candid feedback such as that discussed here is crucial for manufactures to continually improve. Just as long as it's balanced and fair.

We certainly feel we have a sell out on our hands and 'Spirit of Kent' should hopefully become a much valued collectable.