Airfix Spitfire MKIX 1/24th scale Column upgrade

My basic ramblings of how I added more detail to the control column

[@simonslater4388]

Very nicely done Richard

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Thanks Simon 🙏

[@FinsburyPhil]

Lovely work Richard. THE reference for the Mk.IX is Paul Monforton's book' Spitfire MK.IX & XVI Engineered'. It's a massive tome and very expensive including the shipping from Canada, but if you go to his website you can get an online version that's much cheaper. The book pretty much has every nut, bolt, rivet, frame and panel photographed and drawn to scale with thousands of measurements given in inches and mm. Thinking of your previous video, there are three pages of photographs and one of scale drawings just on the tailwheel & strut!

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Thanks Phil. I have the Book on PDF. It cost £16.00 to down load it :)

[@otter1959]

The doubling up of control cables was a common practice in warplanes. In case a cable gets severed in combat, there's a backup.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I did think it was the only logical reason for this. Thanks for the clarification 👍

[@SEMJW]

If you are interested in a detailed understanding of Spitfire systems the YT, UK Aircraft Explored series, 'Spitfire MkV-Flying Controls' is very useful along with the complete video set on the Mk.V and can be helpful with the Mk.IX.

[@SEMJW]

For hex connectors for the pneumatic lines, ANYZ models, has suitable resin parts.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I sure am interested I’ll check it out 👍😀

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

The UK Aircraft Explored series is priceless. Thanks for the info :)