Hi John, the Spitfire looks great. I really like how you video and narrate your builds. I'll be looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
Great video my friend the spitfire is looking amazing really like the cammo scheme great explanation of everything you do and use looking forward to next update keep up the great work and thanks for sharing 👍👍
So kewl to see it all coming together. Great job on the landing gear paint, a different take on them that came out pretty sharp. 🤔 Definitely borrowing that 👍.
I'm so grateful for your excellent video series on this build. I have the kit to make, and I feel much more confident about it having followed your progress so far. A thousand blessings on you.
Thank you so much Mikey - always feel free to ping me when you get to it. I'm sure Nigel's is 10 times better I can't wait to binge watch his. But this kit went together like a dream. Appreciate you watching and your encouragement mate.
That is looking bloody terrific! The engine etc are....stunning. She's going to look unbelievable when she's all tarred up .....I can't wait to see her finished. One concern I do have is that the landing flaps on the Spit' were either full up or full down as far as I've ever known. I happily stand to be corrected though. You must be pleased with her; I'd be thrilled!
Correct, the flap switch is up or down. You could always say there was a hydraulic leak ! Thanks for the tip about the missing instruction for the reflector gun sight. That perspex piece is not in the instructions and it's a bugger to fit afterwards.
Thanks appreciate that clarification and Monsieur's below as well. I was so tempted to leave them fully up. I don't think I've even seen them all the way down. Fortunately, they're only a smidge open! Thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you as well, appreciated. The way I glued it, Wouldn't be too much effort to close them up. Yeah, I could see the part, and the basin, then noticed they don't tell you to put it in. In the instructions, the perspex and the sight seem to be in one piece. Thanks for watching.
The pilot selected flaps down, Pneumatic pressure snapped them down quickly, and the little flap on the top of the wing opened, to allow space for the linkage. When down the flaps were almost at 90 degrees. selecting flaps up, dumped pneumatic pressure, and the flaps spring loaded shut(up). the flaps were not left down for three reasons. 1. they could be damaged on grass if the aircraft bounced. 2. flaps down restricted airflow through the radiators, on a long taxi the engine could overheat. 3. pneumatic pressure was only applied with flaps down, and the jacks lost air, which the pilot needed for the brakes. The only hydraulic system on the spitfire was the undercarriage. John the model is Stunning
LOL John trust Dougal to come up with that excellent work John engine detail looks incredible well done Sir Father Jack would be proud of this build just don't let him fly it Ha Ha👍🥇
You never saw the flaps down because they were liable to be damaged while taxying, they were so close to the grass. Most pilots seem to select "Up" on the rollout, or feel the ire of "Chiefy". Does not detract at all from your superb model. Your channel is so relaxing...
Thank you John for the information, I appreciate it! Some folks like you have kindly informed they were basically always up, which I didn't know. Thank you for watching, you're why I make these. Cheers
I truly enjoyed that John. Loved the Father Ted sections too :). What a great build. I have not worried about this kit as yet as I am not sure I am at this level. You never know though :) Ian
Glad you enjoyed it Ian. The main challenge was dealing with the size of it once it was all together. The engineering on this is great. Thanks for watching! Laughter is good!
Nice Paul! It was interesting that it remained shiny when the rest of the strut darkened with the black chrome. Enjoy! Fortunately most of the episodes are YT. Cheers
Thank you Glyn - I used VMS Satin HD varnish. The Vallejo ones are ok as well, you need to thin them with their thinner tho. The VMS you can spray as is or thin with water. Thanks for watching!
Wow she’s a biggie John! Great result. 🎖
Thank you Dave! It's massive I'm going to need a nice case to put in after. Cheers
I really enjoy the humour in your videos, great work.
Thank you Stuart! We could all use more laughter, I think it helps break up the video. Thanks for watching
Excellent work! Enjoyed the video.
Thank you very much DB! Appreciate you watching
Just subscribed.Excellent and informative build John!
Thank you Keith I appreciate your sub and the watch. Be well
Hi John, the Spitfire looks great. I really like how you video and narrate your builds. I'll be looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
Thank you Jeff, I appreciate that a lot. I enjoy putting these out for you. Thanks for watching - be well!
Tremendous work john!
Thank you Edward, always appreciated mate!
This is going to be a great reference when I build my kit. Excellent work
Thank you Dan! Be well
Brilliant!! Love the Father Ted references.
Thanks for watching Conor! Glad you enjoyed them hilarious stuff
Looking great John, looking forward to the next installment.
Thank you Ian. Be well and thank you for watching as always buddy.
TREMENDOUS - Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge and experience ......
Thank you so much Adrian! Really appreciate you watching, Be well!
I like your relaxed style of kit building, subscribed!!
Thank you so much Glen. I appreciate your sub and glad you enjoy the videos. Cheers
Amazing build and I can tell it takes a lot of patience to be able to assemble one of these.
Great video my friend the spitfire is looking amazing really like the cammo scheme great explanation of everything you do and use looking forward to next update keep up the great work and thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thank you Rob! Very nice kit. The hood has been a pain. And I spent 2 hr looking for one of the headlamps today. Thanks for watching buddy
Yup- very nice.
Thank you Zinzan! Appreciated and thanks for joining the chat. Cheers
An excellent job there, John. I have this in my stash and I'll try to get round to it one day 🤨Thanks for sharing. Cheers👍
I appreciate you watching Bob and saying hello. Trying to edit my next epi of the Commercial GB. Cheers!
So kewl to see it all coming together. Great job on the landing gear paint, a different take on them that came out pretty sharp. 🤔 Definitely borrowing that 👍.
Absolutely Locha, and thanks from joining the chat - cheers
I'm so grateful for your excellent video series on this build. I have the kit to make, and I feel much more confident about it having followed your progress so far. A thousand blessings on you.
Thank you so much Mikey - always feel free to ping me when you get to it. I'm sure Nigel's is 10 times better I can't wait to binge watch his. But this kit went together like a dream. Appreciate you watching and your encouragement mate.
That is looking bloody terrific! The engine etc are....stunning. She's going to look unbelievable when she's all tarred up .....I can't wait to see her finished.
One concern I do have is that the landing flaps on the Spit' were either full up or full down as far as I've ever known. I happily stand to be corrected though.
You must be pleased with her; I'd be thrilled!
Correct, the flap switch is up or down. You could always say there was a hydraulic leak !
Thanks for the tip about the missing instruction for the reflector gun sight. That perspex piece is not in the instructions and it's a bugger to fit afterwards.
Thanks appreciate that clarification and Monsieur's below as well. I was so tempted to leave them fully up. I don't think I've even seen them all the way down. Fortunately, they're only a smidge open! Thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you as well, appreciated. The way I glued it, Wouldn't be too much effort to close them up. Yeah, I could see the part, and the basin, then noticed they don't tell you to put it in. In the instructions, the perspex and the sight seem to be in one piece. Thanks for watching.
The pilot selected flaps down, Pneumatic pressure snapped them down quickly, and the little flap on the top of the wing opened, to allow space for the linkage. When down the flaps were almost at 90 degrees. selecting flaps up, dumped pneumatic pressure, and the flaps spring loaded shut(up). the flaps were not left down for three reasons. 1. they could be damaged on grass if the aircraft bounced. 2. flaps down restricted airflow through the radiators, on a long taxi the engine could overheat. 3. pneumatic pressure was only applied with flaps down, and the jacks lost air, which the pilot needed for the brakes. The only hydraulic system on the spitfire was the undercarriage. John the model is Stunning
Another great video matey… love that engine
Thanks Mos!👍
The engine looks good.
Thank Riff for watching and that! Cheers
That merlin and mount is really impressive. You did an amazing job. Bravo Zulu
Thank you very much Tam!
Magic, cannot wait to get started.
You will really enjoy this kit David! Cheers
LOL John trust Dougal to come up with that excellent work John engine detail looks incredible well done Sir Father Jack would be proud of this build just don't let him fly it Ha Ha👍🥇
Haha Seamy! Yeah I need to find a place for the Father Ted flight episode. Yeah when jack crashes the auction car LOL
@@johnalecsscalemodeling that was a classic episode 😆
looking great John .Great video series ,staty safe
Thank you Paul! You too mate
Just found your channel sir , really like your way of building this ,mine is still in the box. Must watch the rest of your vids on this build.😎👌☕️
Thank you buddy, just subbed to you. I appreciate you watching and saying hello.
You never saw the flaps down because they were liable to be damaged while taxying, they were so close to the grass. Most pilots seem to select "Up" on the rollout, or feel the ire of "Chiefy". Does not detract at all from your superb model. Your channel is so relaxing...
Thank you John for the information, I appreciate it! Some folks like you have kindly informed they were basically always up, which I didn't know. Thank you for watching, you're why I make these. Cheers
looks awsome detail beautiful in ur place I have planes im not very good with them but I do plan on getting better 👍 great job
Thank you Keith, I appreciate that and you watching!
I truly enjoyed that John. Loved the Father Ted sections too :). What a great build. I have not worried about this kit as yet as I am not sure I am at this level. You never know though :) Ian
Glad you enjoyed it Ian. The main challenge was dealing with the size of it once it was all together. The engineering on this is great. Thanks for watching! Laughter is good!
@@johnalecsscalemodeling You're right there father
Great looking build, the Testors chrome give a nice depth to the landing gear. I am off now for a Father Ted TH-cam rathole, thanks. Paul.
Nice Paul! It was interesting that it remained shiny when the rest of the strut darkened with the black chrome. Enjoy! Fortunately most of the episodes are YT. Cheers
Excellent work! what satin finish do you use?
Thank you Glyn - I used VMS Satin HD varnish. The Vallejo ones are ok as well, you need to thin them with their thinner tho. The VMS you can spray as is or thin with water. Thanks for watching!
nice