VMC Spitfire White Build Time-Lapse

Welcome to my build video of the VMC Supermarine Spitfire white edition. This is a time-lapse video showing the build of this iconic fighter from beginning to completion.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy.
The Spitfire was designed by Reginald Mitchell of The Supermarine Aviation Works and is arguably the most elegant but deadly aircraft of World War 2. The beautiful fuselage curves, the distinctive elliptical wings, plus its legendary service in action, make it one of the most recognisable and loved aircraft in the world. The prototype first flew from Eastleigh Aerodrome, near Southampton, England in March 1936.
The Spitfire was an advanced aircraft when first designed and unlike its similarly Merlin-engined stablemate the Hawker Hurricane, used new complicated monocoque construction techniques. As a result of these complexities and production difficulties at Supermarine, the move from prototype to full production was slow and problematic. However, once this was overcome, the Spitfire was produced in huge numbers. This is in part due to the more advanced initial design, which was able to be constantly developed and improved to increase performance, ironically the very thing that hindered it in the early days.
Production only ceased in 1948, making it the only allied aircraft to be manufactured for the entirety of the war.
KIT CONTENTS
Three balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood.
PVA glue for building the wooden frames.
One 150mm diameter plastic propeller.
One pre-bent motor hook and shaft.
Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels.
One vacuum formed canopy and spinner.
Piano wire for the main undercarriage and tail wheel legs.
One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick).
Rubber motor strip.
Tissue to cover the model.
Parts reference sheet (W), full size summary plan sheet (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper.

[@yellomello71]

Wow, great content Rob. One day I will also build a classic model airplane. But so far I don't dare, too many questions. Very nice to watch you doing this.

[@UncleBobsRC]

I just got to finish watching this build (I tried a few times but a new puppy in the house). In the words of Axle Rose, "You just need a little Patience". I did have a couple of RC planes back in the early 90's (ARF) one was a 56 inch wing span, but turns out, I cant fly. Awesome video, great music. ATB Mate!!!

[@robbrennanrc]

Wow 56 inches is a big one fnar, fnar. Same here Bob, crashed one or two cheap models myself. I don't think I can cope with the up and down part of flying hehe. Cheers buddy and happy holidays sir.

[@James-bristol]

Always fancied ago at building something like this. Be good if you could do a things you need list .. like clamps what sort of glues and tools you would recommend… great video

[@robbrennanrc]

Thanks for the idea! I will look into it. Thanks for watching and keep safe my friend

[@starrat46]

I bought this model, first build, didn’t have a clue, now I’m off to my man cave, be back in 2 months😊. Great vid, so helpful. Ty.

[@theoagrc]

Very cool Rob! Looks like a huge amount of work dude

[@robbrennanrc]

Yes mate you certainly need a lot of time and space to keep the bits, but they are fairly cheap at 35 quid. Cheers matey.

[@rc-dom-uk]

Looks fantastic mate. Great job😊👍

[@robbrennanrc]

Thank you so much Dom😀