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1/5 th Spitfire
« on: 29.03. 2022 19:05 »
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I am occasionally asked by those who have seen my 1:5 scale Spitfire in its magnificent glass case at the RAF Museum, Hendon if the model has a fully detailed cockpit. The answer is yes, and here are some pictures. The building of the cockpit, from its basic structural elements to the seemingly endless catalogue of fixtures and fittings, took well over a year to complete, and was one of the most enjoyable and challenging facets of the entire model. I devote an entire chapter to a detailed part-by-part account to the construction and fitting-out of the cockpit in my 192-page book, Spitfire in my Workshop.
More about the book and how to order on www.warbirdsinmyworkshop.net
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #1 on: 29.03. 2022 19:06 »
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #2 on: 30.03. 2022 02:19 »
Crazy detail, very impressive indeed.
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #3 on: 30.03. 2022 14:16 »
Amazing! That's something about you of which, I would guess, most of us were not aware.

Richard L.
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #4 on: 30.03. 2022 15:54 »
Hi GB , similar age to me I believe,  love Bsa's like me and we share a love of this beautiful machine , always have since seeing my first one at RAF Manston on gate duty ,the sigh from the Merlin still makes my hair (what little i have these days ) stand up , absolutely stunning model ,attention to detail no less than I'd expect from you ,just how long did that take ?  anyway truly wonderful.
Oh I still harbour hopes of having a flight in a real one before I curl my toes ! 
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #5 on: 30.03. 2022 16:18 »
Guys, I did not make this. 😕
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #6 on: 30.03. 2022 16:51 »
GB why didn't you wait for april 1st ?? There is also a word that describes someone who does this, I'll give a clue begins with B  ......
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #7 on: 30.03. 2022 17:51 »
Bloody clever?
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #8 on: 31.03. 2022 05:17 »
GB,

I don't care what you say, I'm going to continue to believe you made it.

Richard L.
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #9 on: 31.03. 2022 09:11 »
Quote from: RichardL on 31.03. 2022 05:17
GB,

I don't care what you say, I'm going to continue to believe you made it.

Richard L.
OK, I don't object to being perceived as a model making genius. 😏
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Re: 1/5 th Spitfire
« Reply #10 on: 31.03. 2022 10:49 »
I have sat in a Spitfire, I have flown behind one in the circuit but the dream of actually taking to the air in one...
Still, at least I can still ride the A10.
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