Official FlightLine RC 1600mm Spitfire Mk. IX Thread

[Prekin]

I would like to work more on Spitfire, but I am not able now. Next week I would like to start works on wing and finish riveting on fuselage.

[davegee]

Thank you for encouragement Dave!
Since I painted all insignia and nomenclature on my 1/10 scale P47 and 1/16 scale B24 I use to paint them on all models. That look much better than better than some decals or stickers.
All Spitfire I do in marking of SQN no.312, so also this Spitfire will be in SQN no. 312 camo. I decided for MJ840 "DU L" with invasion stripes.

Beautiful planes, Prekin! Waiting with anticipation to see how your Flightline Spitfire turns out when complete!👍👍

[Prekin]

Hi Prekin: That's a good choice. On larger models that I used to fly in competitions, I used a soldering iron with a small scale brass tube on the end. The heated tube was gently applied to the airplane (made of carbon fiber or wood) onto the primer coat of the finishing process, and once you got used to it, you could put hundreds and eventually thousands of rivets onto the airplane in just a few sessions. Having a beer in hand, helped! A very light wet sanding afterwards and it was ready for painting.

On those plane, I painted on every marking and even the nomenclature, using prepared paint masks. I really liked that when done, the rivets shone through the stars and bars or whatever, making it look very realistic.

I like the scale dzus fasteners and rivets that you printed up for your Spittie. Very nice!

Have you decide which markings to paint it up in when you get to that point?

Keep up the good work!

davegee

Thank you for encouragement Dave!
Since I painted all insignia and nomenclature on my 1/10 scale P47 and 1/16 scale B24 I use to paint them on all models. That look much better than better than some decals or stickers.
All Spitfire I do in marking of SQN no.312, so also this Spitfire will be in SQN no. 312 camo. I decided for MJ840 "DU L" with invasion stripes.

[davegee]

Thank you very much for the kind words Dave! I think you did not miss that detail, I did not mentioned the "tool" I use.For the rivets in foam I use just small tube. I hope you did not expect some more sophisticated tool. 😅

Hi Prekin: That's a good choice. On larger models that I used to fly in competitions, I used a soldering iron with a small scale brass tube on the end. The heated tube was gently applied to the airplane (made of carbon fiber or wood) onto the primer coat of the finishing process, and once you got used to it, you could put hundreds and eventually thousands of rivets onto the airplane in just a few sessions. Having a beer in hand, helped! A very light wet sanding afterwards and it was ready for painting.

On those plane, I painted on every marking and even the nomenclature, using prepared paint masks. I really liked that when done, the rivets shone through the stars and bars or whatever, making it look very realistic.

I like the scale dzus fasteners and rivets that you printed up for your Spittie. Very nice!

Have you decide which markings to paint it up in when you get to that point?

Keep up the good work!

davegee

[Prekin]

Hi Prekin: marvelous work on your Spittie! Really enjoying all the details. I looked but probably missed it: what tool did you use to make the impressions in the foam to simulate the flush rivets? Again, very nice job!

Cheers

davegee

Thank you very much for the kind words Dave! I think you did not miss that detail, I did not mentioned the "tool" I use.For the rivets in foam I use just small tube. I hope you did not expect some more sophisticated tool. 😅

[Elbee]

I used this same pilot (Warbirds?) as my Spittie Driver. With some decent reference photos, he passes muster as an RAF Pilot. Also, check out Max Grueter's work on cgtrader. He does several different pilots from different eras. I used one of his in my Corsair. Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Anybody know where I can buy a more realistic RAF looking pilot rather than the stock one who looks more at home flying F4s in the Pacific.

Got Akuma Zeto to paint this Aces of Iron pilot for mine

He did a great job!

Grossman56

[davegee]

PK, Lima Golf, Dude... eh hem, Lookin' Good, Sir. Best, LB

Hi Prekin: marvelous work on your Spittie! Really enjoying all the details. I looked but probably missed it: what tool did you use to make the impressions in the foam to simulate the flush rivets? Again, very nice job!

Cheers

davegee

[Evan D]

A small amount less rpm. Since the Spit can do unlimited vertical you shouldn't notice much difference.

[Shaun Evans]

Stock is a 5055-390Kv. The HP G-91 600kv motor is a 4260-600kv.

Very different in size and even more in kV. I would not suggest trying it.

I assume you are asking since the stock motor is out of stock? This is the same motor but slightly lower kV.

FlightLine 5055-340Kv Brushless Motor [MO150552] Motion RC

Thanks. What performance difference should I expect with the lower KV?

[Shaun Evans]

Did your Spit came with that motor or did you replaced it?

Looking for a temporary replacement.

[Evan D]

Stock is a 5055-390Kv. The HP G-91 600kv motor is a 4260-600kv.

Very different in size and even more in kV. I would not suggest trying it.

I assume you are asking since the stock motor is out of stock? This is the same motor but slightly lower kV.

FlightLine 5055-340Kv Brushless Motor [MO150552] Motion RC

[Prekin]

Did your Spit came with that motor or did you replaced it?

[Shaun Evans]

Hi Guys,

The motor in my Spit has been sketchy since the ESC meltdown on the second run-up. I have an HP G-91 600kv motor from Hobby People. For someone like me who knows squat about brushless motors, would this motor be an ok substitute for the plane while I send this stock one back?

[Prekin]

Actually I am suprised about their visibility. I expected, that the rivets will not be visible under final coat.
My colleague purchased the Corsair last week. When I finish my Spitfire I will take his Corsair to my workshop. I hope, that he will want just only new paint scheme and pilot. 😆

[Elbee]

Looks great. Worth the effort. Now ya got thinking about my Corsair. All those rivets from the spine downward aft of the canopy. We'll see. Regardless, just outstanding work. Best, LB

[Prekin]

PK, A great detail and a remarkable difference. It will be interesting to see when painted. Hopefully, just the right amount of 'dent' to be seen. Best, LB

In attached pictures you can see fuselage painted by gloss paint.
In the first picture are Gunze paints I will use for roundels.

[Prekin]

Thank you LB. On starboard you can I see, that I put one layer of dark grey paint. I wanted to see, if the rivets will be visible. Under matt paint they are not so visible like under gloss paint.
But the biggest pain are the decals and stickers! That was not good modification from Flightline. 😡
I noticed there are no canopy rails. I am thinking if to just paint them or put some rails behind canopy.

[Elbee]

I had a minute to add some more rivets.]

PK, A great detail and a remarkable difference. It will be interesting to see when painted. Hopefully, just the right amount of 'dent' to be seen. Best, LB

[Prekin]

I had a minute to add some more rivets. Fuselage is nearly done. Just a nose, fin and bottom side of stab.