In this video we assemble the cockpit and test fit into the fuselage halves. My Patreon pages are at www.patreon.co...
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@Smokeyr67 Жыл бұрын
I see Kotare as the "Pheonix that risen from the ashes", and they have the potential to be far greater then Wingnuts, for one they are free from the personal demands of Sir Pete and can therefore make subjects that aren't vanity projects.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Hope so Shane if this one’s anything to go by they’re on the right track
@ericb.davenport9762 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding. I learned so much from your “dry filling” techniques. As a beginner I appreciate your patience with followers like me. Thank you. EBD.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
No problem Eric - this hobby is about patience.
@user-xk4lh9xl7i Жыл бұрын
I know there’s a ton of talk about a lack of an engine. Personally, I’m fine with that… two reasons, 1 I’m thankful that Kotaire was born from the old Wingnut wings crew and at the end of the day it’s a business and they have to start somewhere with probably a tight budget. 2, that fit is sublime! I can’t wait to get cracking on my build of it! Thank you Steve for another great review and build!
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
thank you I think it’s up there with the Tamiya mosquito for fit - very satisfying to hear all those clicks.
@johnkelly2098 Жыл бұрын
Great part one; I'm hooked. The straightforward assembly process must be a pleasant respite from the photoetch intensity of the Bismarck.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Absolutely John I can’t wait to get out there every morning it’s a pleasure to build
@stevewilliams1769 Жыл бұрын
Great start Steve, I'm looking forward to seeing the detail painting of the cockpit.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of work Steve but it’s shaping up nicely
@lesthiele4921 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, this is goingbto be a great build to watch, so far you have done a great job and I look forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Cheers Les 👍
@davidroberts2777 Жыл бұрын
Based on the build sequence on this kit so far Mr Steve, I will definitely be ordering one for a future build. I need to finish up all my unfinished projects before I start a new one. I learn something new from you on every build of yours.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Thank you David 👍
@ChrisK-LTC Жыл бұрын
Love it! I just received my 1/48 Eduard Spitfire Mk1a as I watched this. Now I'm wanting a bigger one...lol.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
😂😬
@raleighlamb3324 Жыл бұрын
Great start! The detail looks better than the Tamiya Mk VIII I have in my stash, and with a lot fewer parts! If the fit of the cockpit parts are any indication, the rest of the build is going to be almost filler free. Looking forward to the next upload! Thanks again!
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
The Tamiya MkIX is a great kit for sure but there’s a lot less work with this one
@alancrowley7991 Жыл бұрын
Good start Steve, great fit, I am waiting for the 1939 early to be released with two blade prop. Should be a good addition the cabinet...........👌
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
That would be nice Alan - I’d like a Vc myself
@phillipsiviter2024 Жыл бұрын
Great start Steve, looks like an interesting kit.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
it is Phillip I’m loving it
@laurentlachand8102 Жыл бұрын
Nice to follow this new project with your advices and your great expertise 🙏
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
thank you Laurent 🙏
@mickrobinson1112 Жыл бұрын
great work on the cockpit,pity they couldn,t use the merlin from the defunct lancaster ,thats if it was the right engine
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
I think they were Packard Merlin’s Mick - quite a bit different to these
@willthorson4543 Жыл бұрын
There is a modeler who put it together wiyjout glue and you couldnt tell. Lol. He took it apart. Amazing fit.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
I can believe that 👍
@ApriliaRSV4F Жыл бұрын
It was Beckers models
@OzScalemodeling Жыл бұрын
Off to a great start, Really looking forward to this series.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Me too Peter👍
@cosmarendy8417 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your process of building.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
you’re welcome
@billray7703 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for part 1 looking forward to starting mine soon
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Good luck with it Bill it I don’t think you’ll need it 😃
@neilharrison1420 Жыл бұрын
im loving watching your build amazing ,thank you so much for sharing .
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Neil 👍
@chrisbrown-ed6du Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic and I can’t wait for mine to arrive at my supplier in uk
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
You’ll enjoy it I think Chris
@Smokeyr67 Жыл бұрын
G'day mate, yet again your giving us a master class in model building! I do have 1 suggestion and a question, firstly, when you drilled out the holes in the frame, why did you give them a swipe with some extra thin cement? Secondly, my suggestion, for those annoying ejector pin marks, I punch out some disks from styrene, as close to the diameter and depth of the holes. Then I give them a tiny bit of filler to blend them in, and therefore don't have to worry about "shrinkage" :)
@FinsburyPhil Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up Steve; I watched another detailed build and the addition of the colour coat did seem to have an effect on the fit, particularly around the area of the rear frames. Removing the paint on the contact edges did the trick.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
thanks Phil I guessed as much
@markoldreive Жыл бұрын
Reference your query on the position of the rudder pedals. I’m sure I read somewhere that spitfires were parked with a rudder input. I think you’ll find the rudder assembly will be off centre to match the pedals.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
You’re right Mark it is 👍
@michalwarszawski Жыл бұрын
New Project- great!!!
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@ApriliaRSV4F Жыл бұрын
Hope you are going to install the rigging. Would be god to follow that along, also the HGW harness assembly.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
I’ve got some fine nickel rod for the control cables so that should work
@ApriliaRSV4F Жыл бұрын
@@TheModelShed do you mind telling me the diameter? I want to do that and would appreciate you showing the process on your video.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
It’s 0.2mm. The instructions call out 0.15 but what’s 0.05mm between friends.
@mickrobinson1112 Жыл бұрын
thanks for reply, there both in the border model kit merlin and packard
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Didn’t know that Mick - there were several types of Merlin - the MK1 had the Merlin III I think and the Lancaster series 20 Merlins. The main block will be similar but it’s likely that the supercharger and ancillaries were different. I’m sure there will be a Brassin engine for this before long.
@mickrobinson1112 Жыл бұрын
thanks for reply steve ,but i think your right to show an engine it would spoil the lines of the aircraft
@johntreloar8203 Жыл бұрын
I'm on the fence with this one, I just don't like that there's no engine, and even if there was, I'd have the satisfaction of knowing I built it and it's hidden behind the cowls... I think I'd still consider the Airfix 1/24th scale over this one.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Having no engine was a plus for me John - it just shows the dilemma manufacturers have in satisfying us all 🤔🤔
@johntreloar8203 Жыл бұрын
@@TheModelShed Yes were are a hard bunch to satisfy.😁
@detlevschmalzbauer9808 Жыл бұрын
22:25 I think a seperate engine(in the kit or sold seperately) next to the plane would be a good compromise...
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Good idea Detlev 👍
@dlthomson5287 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic kit, fantastic fit. Even though it's only the cockpit the engineering shows. Does Kotare give the diameter for the control cables? If so will you use Easy Line or fine copper wire. Keep up the great work.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
yes 0.15 - I’m going to use nickel wire in mine
@anj4de Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the later LG retraction motor is already included in the kit. Late Mk1s and all follow up had this...
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Don’t think so - I’ll see what’s left on the sprues when I’m done.
@Ian-lx1iz10 ай бұрын
Are you going to review the engine - the inconic _Merlin_ engine in part 2? You reviewed only the first 117 kit parts here. Surely, you'll review all the rest - must be hundreds more! - in part 2 as well?
@TheModelShed10 ай бұрын
Very droll. They’d have charged another £30 for an engine and I wouldn’t have wanted to ruin the lines anyway by opening it up. The kit doesn’t suit everyone but I think they got it right.
@paulsmodels Жыл бұрын
Even if there was an engine included in the kit it would still be too expensive for me. Looks like a nice kit though.
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
I get that Paul - it is a lot of money for 117 parts but the build experience is worth it for me.
@finlayfraser9952 Жыл бұрын
Steve, do we know why Wing Nut Wings failed? Was it to do with personality clashes?
@TheModelShed Жыл бұрын
Not sure Finlay I guess there were all sorts of conspiracy theories
@jabonorte Жыл бұрын
Glad I didn't buy it. If I cocked up a kit with perfect fit I'd never be able to live it down!