FlyerInOKC

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I wonder if the canopy from Top Flite Spitfire would work? It's actually a Mk XI but the wingspan is the same at 63".

pheasant75

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I think Dave Platt and Brian Taylor did a 1/7th scale Spit, not sure of the variant. If I could get a 3d drawing of the canopy then I could print a plug. I have a homemade vacuum table that I could dig out of storage...I'm in the middle of moving into a new home and have to set up my new shop.

FlyerInOKC

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Dave Platt's Spitfire is 1/5.5 scale Brian Taylor's Spitfire is a 1/5.33 scale. Platt has sold out to Belairkits in the UK and Taylor''s design, a 1A, is owned by Traplet.

Ramstein44

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Dave Platt did do a 1/7 scale spitfire and it was taken over by Pica. Brian taylor also had a 1/6 spitfire.

Just spoke with Bob Holman. He can still cut the Brian Taylor 65in kit and traplet in the UK has the canopy and cowl.

http://us.trapletshop.com/modelling-3

fokke

jpflyer

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Having trouble getting the photos to show up. Everything I try to open says you cannot download photos from this forum.

vasek

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I don't know what FOKKE is doing wrong, but his pics don't show on my PC.

fokke

Sorry guys , some problems with mine hosting

Nordicz

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fokke,

Very nice work. It is coming along nicely.

Nordicz

triumphman49

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Now we need a great 1\5 size cockpit dash for our Spits

Here's Hoping ! ! !

T-man49 in Alabama

pheasant75

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Thanks for the info Ramstein44. I thought I remembered seeing a 1/7th Spit by Dave Platt. I really like the design of Fokke's Spitfire, especially if the nose can be redesigned to be all wood, great for my electric motors.

pheasant75

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Looking great Fokke!

Ramstein44

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No problem Pheasant75. I too have been interested In this spitfire and have weighd my options. This design looks great and I can't say much being a Spitfire but I'm hoping the plans have the parts detailed on them ( fuse and wing formers/laser cut parts) like most designers do, otherwise, you midas well build an ARF.

The airplane gods aren't always friendly so if I can't rebuild it, whats the point.

pheasant75

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Agreed, have a look at his website and you will be able to see how he lays out his drawings. You can't zoom in but it looks like the outlines for the formers and ribs are on his drawings. Looks like he consolidates everything onto two pages, fuse and wing. I like that the ribs/formers have the rivets, lightening holes and lines exactly like the real aircraft. Not sure if he does this on every kit he cuts or if it's just on his build? Anyway, I like a good challenge, split flaps on this Spitfire in 1/7th scale might be a challenge!

Josh

Ramstein44

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I built the 1/4 D9. The fuse formers information was left out on that design and the plans look the same for the spitfire. Placing them all on a separate sheet would be best. Hopefully they are included for this design.

Hope for the best. 1/7 scale would definitely be the ticket. I want one in 1/5 scale to suit my other birds. But until I see several of these built and flown, I'll hold my reservations. I try not to be the first at any design anymore..

fokke

Ohhh guys lol
Of course all my plans have the former of all wood ribs of the model , even in Spity plans I have the all panel line and rivets so do not worry , have the all info to build the model ))

Ramstein44

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Can you post a picture of the actual plans so we can see the details. The concern is whether or not the details to rebuild the model are on the plans.

Because if not, it's going to be a rather expensive, time-consuming arf.

fokke

ohh, it is so cute )) Can I post, how do you think

Ramstein44

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Well, it looks a lot better there digitally then the actual Fw190 Dora plans I received some time ago. How do the actual plans look? The details are pretty busy.. How about seperating them and the fuse formers individually on another sheet. Kinda hard to replicate them the way they sit now. Thats how the Dora looked.. like a bunch of circles on top of each other. Cool if you have to replicate one but not all.



I know being a spitfire and its reputation, I'll belly up this thing several times so the sale is in the details.

Otherwise, nice job. Can't wait to see how she flies.

Eric-ski

Hi Fokke. What size spinner does your spitfire take and do you supply it? I was also wondering if your cowl & canopy can be ordered separately as I'm thinking of converting my ESM Spitfire to a MK XIV.

Seafury

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Mick Reeves has a Mk IX in both 1/6 and 1/4 scale. Very nice kits as well.

fokke

Yes, have very goog kits on the market .....


Hi , Yes I can sell only the spinner cowl but do you think that my cowl will fit on your fuselage ?

Seafury

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Only suggesting that he is a source for a 1/6 scale 72" canopy for a MK IX if anyone desires it. Your CADD parts and laser cutting for the MK XIV look fantastic. The bubble canopy really sets that version apart from earlier Spits. A MK XVI with bubble canopy and Merlin engine would be a great kit also. It has a non retractable tail wheel, no outer main gear doors which makes it less complicated than the MKXIV to build as well as the early spinner profile. Give it some thought?

fokke

YEs it is Seafury , Have more differences between 14 and 16 , not only engine , the rudder and vertical stab is different , and some other stuff

If I start MK 9 in this size I canmake compilation for MK 16

Eric-ski

Hi fokke. I had forgotten that the MK IX has a totally different vertical stab so a conversion to MK XIV would be way too much work. I may still be interested in a spinner though depending on the diameter as I have a Yellow aircraft MK XIV as well. Let me know the diameter and a price. If you could email that to me that would be great. [email protected]

Cheers,

Eric.