Post by Carl on Nov 26, 2023 6:18:17 GMT 10
I've been bitten by the Spitfire and Seafire bug. Also the Spiteful and the Seafang.
I have to thank Robert Austin as the Spitfire was his favourite aircraft. He could talk about it for hours on end.
I've been beavering away on how I could do this.
In order to build many many more of the above, I took a page from the Seafury, Seahawk, Hunter etc. sales where export versions where given a new range of model numbers.
My current list of (and it will change) possible export models (any non-RAF/FAA/RN Airforce) is broken down into three groups:
Spitfire: MK.30-39
Original wing
Both Merlin and Griffon Engines
Seafire: MK.50-59
Original wing
Both Merlin and Griffon Engines
Spitfire and Seafire: MK.60-69
New wing
Only Griffon Engines
I have not added any models to the existing MK.2x or MK.4x range.
The variations I have introduced include but are not limited to:
1. Changing the tail or rudder. The Spitfire/Seafire had a quite few designs over its lifespan. Example is Spiteful tail on a PR.MK.XIX.
2. Making it a razor back or bubble canopy where one did exist. Examples is a PR.MK.XIX.
3. Making it a Seafire. IE adding a tail hook to a MK.IX or PR.MK.XIX
4. Making the wings clipped where non existed.
5. Change number of propellers
Attached is a screen shot of my current spreadsheet/matrix. It does not yet include the Spiteful and Seafang.
Green is a completed kit
Yellow is a WIP kit![]()
Top is a F.MK.60
Middle is a PR.MK.37
Bottom is a PR.MK.36
I have to thank Robert Austin as the Spitfire was his favourite aircraft. He could talk about it for hours on end.
I've been beavering away on how I could do this.
In order to build many many more of the above, I took a page from the Seafury, Seahawk, Hunter etc. sales where export versions where given a new range of model numbers.
My current list of (and it will change) possible export models (any non-RAF/FAA/RN Airforce) is broken down into three groups:
Spitfire: MK.30-39
Original wing
Both Merlin and Griffon Engines
Seafire: MK.50-59
Original wing
Both Merlin and Griffon Engines
Spitfire and Seafire: MK.60-69
New wing
Only Griffon Engines
I have not added any models to the existing MK.2x or MK.4x range.
The variations I have introduced include but are not limited to:
1. Changing the tail or rudder. The Spitfire/Seafire had a quite few designs over its lifespan. Example is Spiteful tail on a PR.MK.XIX.
2. Making it a razor back or bubble canopy where one did exist. Examples is a PR.MK.XIX.
3. Making it a Seafire. IE adding a tail hook to a MK.IX or PR.MK.XIX
4. Making the wings clipped where non existed.
5. Change number of propellers
Attached is a screen shot of my current spreadsheet/matrix. It does not yet include the Spiteful and Seafang.
Green is a completed kit
Yellow is a WIP kit
Top is a F.MK.60
Middle is a PR.MK.37
Bottom is a PR.MK.36
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