Full - size Airfix Spitfire model

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/17/5-gjJIbBEBI

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/16/bTFCyZWfzcM

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/15/FTTHZOJMPYk

Part 4

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/14/e433yczzEPU

Part 5

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/13/bkDx0N49zUU

Part 6

http://www.youtube.com/user/pully87#p/u/12/Oig_i__sgv0

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Decamara,

Thanks very much for the clips. I’ve always liked James May in Top Gear and this show does not dissapoint. Well worth the watch. I have to make one comment from a modeling point of view and that is Airfix’s assembly line. Sprues that drop from the mold onto a conveyor belt then dropping into a bin. (Longish drops) Whats the point of putting a sprues in a bag. I can’t imagine being bumped around any more than that… ;-D

Thanks again for the post.

D

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Holey, freak’n hell man, I…I …wow, I’m blown away!

Can you imagine a B-17 kit like that? Or a B-29? God, just the spit itself…I mean, it 3 people to lift the prop! The pilot figure really is lifelike, when they showed the close up of his face, I kept expecting him to open his eyes!

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KEWL !

Darwin, O.F. [alien]

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Very enjoyable show, well worth a look.[tup]

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James May must be applauded for trying to get interest back into plastic modelling with the young kids. Makes me want to go and get an airfix spitfire!

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I think this may be eht first time I’ve seen anyone talk about so completely about the modeling experience; from little kids first builds, to destructive battle reenactments, to full scale fantasizing! Waht a great series of videos!

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ME TOO!!! [:P] What an incredible experience, thank you for sharing the videos. [^]

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Very interesting. Just happen to have a few of those Airfix Spitfires so it’s off to build them![4:-)]

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Fantastic idea !

Don’t you mind to share the links on my modeler’s site (www.pwm.org.pl) ?

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On a related note I saw an interesting program on National Geographic channel. Northrop engineers built a 1:1 scale Horten 229 to test it’s radar signature for potential stealth characteristics. Here’s an interesting look at some real professional modelers whose work never sees the light of day!

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Go for it!

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Thanks for the links. I watched the whole set of 6 parts, then went on to watch a few of the other clips from the show, also on Youtube.I always liked James May on Top Gear, but honestly, I think this series is better made.I might actually buy the DVDs for the whole series.Thanks again

Stenscience