The great pink Spitfire challenge

[Pantherman]

The start of a duel build with fellow modeler Gary.

Thought some inspirational photos before we start would be helpful my friend.
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

The start of a duel build with fellow modeler Gary.

Thought some inspirational photos before we start would be helpful my friend.
Pantherman

Well Gary, are you all set for the start tomorrow? Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

I am looking forward to seeing how the Flying Pepto-Bismol bottles turn out...lol

 

[Down Time]

 

[GaryG64]

The start of a duel build with fellow modeler Gary.

Thought some inspirational photos before we start would be helpful my friend.
Pantherman

Absolutely! Thanks for the photos.

 

[GaryG64]

Well Gary, are you all set for the start tomorrow? Pantherman

All set. However, I can work on it be for we go to Galveston for a couple of hours. Then back to the bench.

 

[Pantherman]

All set. However, I can work on it be for we go to Galveston for a couple of hours. Then back to the bench.

Let's call it started then. The fun begins. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Let's call it started then. The fun begins. Pantherman

Well I managed to open the box so ready to go but apparently we have a lot of weeds that need removing URGENTLY in the front garden according to my other half !!!

I can play with my toys when I'm finished.......
How quickly can you get a divorce these days!!! Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Well I managed to open the box so ready to go but apparently we have a lot of weeds that need removing URGENTLY in the front garden according to my other half !!!

I can play with my toys when I'm finished.......
How quickly can you get a divorce these days!!! Pantherman

The honey-do list is over here too. Cleaning out the garage. lol
I'll be sneaking off to play, maybe she won't notice.

 

[GaryG64]

Finished the cickpit.

 

[Pantherman]

Finished the cickpit.

Oh no, I don’t have a cickpit in my set !!!!!
You have to post pictures as well. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

The cockpit. Several fiddly PE parts.

 

[GaryG64]

Seriously? No cockpit?

 

[Pantherman]

Seriously? No cockpit?

Sorry, couldn't resist the spelling error . Yes,I do have the cickpit.........Looks like I'm on catch-up tonight. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Sorry, couldn't resist the spelling error . Yes,I do have the cickpit.........Looks like I'm on catch-up tonight. Pantherman

Here's where I'm at. Some assembly done, primed and base coated. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I'll do some more when we get back to Houston.

 

[GaryG64]

Here's where I'm at. Some assembly done, primed and base coated. Pantherman

Your build is looking great!

 

[GaryG64]

Camera and fuselage halves

 

[GaryG64]

I had to use sprue goo to try to fill in gaps. I hope I can pull this off.

 

[GaryG64]

And the pink has begun