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as similar story is told here in Oz with the John Miles Inovations (JMI) range of kits, being the P51 both in 82" & 105" and the Griffon Spitfires of 90" span. I beleive these were also loosley based on Platt designs.
I do know for a fact the Spits and Mustangs that CJM now produce eventuated from the molds of these Australian kits.
My P51 and my MkXII Spit are both JMI kits and I would have no idea how old they are but would hazard a guess as being very early 90s. The P51 is powered by a ST2500 and the Spitfire by a G38.
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I do know for a fact the Spits and Mustangs that CJM now produce eventuated from the molds of these Australian kits.
My P51 and my MkXII Spit are both JMI kits and I would have no idea how old they are but would hazard a guess as being very early 90s. The P51 is powered by a ST2500 and the Spitfire by a G38.
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08-01-2008, 03:17 AM
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
ORIGINAL: Spychalla Aircraft
In order for this to truly be the "Complete" Yellow Aircraft Spitfire thread I think it is necessary for the fans of this airplane to know the story of its origin and design. Back in 2004 at the U.S. Scale Masters Championships in Gardner Kansas I met Jim Cianciolo. He had a Spitfire at this meet that looked like a YA Spitfire, but it was not. It was its predecessor the KCRC Spitfire. He relayed the following story to me which I have recently asked him to record. I think you will find it very interesting as I have:
In order for this to truly be the "Complete" Yellow Aircraft Spitfire thread I think it is necessary for the fans of this airplane to know the story of its origin and design. Back in 2004 at the U.S. Scale Masters Championships in Gardner Kansas I met Jim Cianciolo. He had a Spitfire at this meet that looked like a YA Spitfire, but it was not. It was its predecessor the KCRC Spitfire. He relayed the following story to me which I have recently asked him to record. I think you will find it very interesting as I have:
What a wonderful story and as with the real Spitfires these models do have a history and development time line that is very interesting to know and learn about.
Mmmm, nice Mustang there Pete, I've got one of them somewhere.
Cheers,
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08-01-2008, 03:21 AM
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
NEWS FLASH!!!!
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
08-01-2008, 03:29 AM
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Leo, thanks to yourself and Jim.
What a wonderful story and as with the real Spitfires these models do have a history and development time line that is very interesting to know and learn about.
Mmmm, nice Mustang there Pete, I've got one of them somewhere.
Cheers,
Brad
ORIGINAL: Spychalla Aircraft
In order for this to truly be the "Complete" Yellow Aircraft Spitfire thread I think it is necessary for the fans of this airplane to know the story of its origin and design. Back in 2004 at the U.S. Scale Masters Championships in Gardner Kansas I met Jim Cianciolo. He had a Spitfire at this meet that looked like a YA Spitfire, but it was not. It was its predecessor the KCRC Spitfire. He relayed the following story to me which I have recently asked him to record. I think you will find it very interesting as I have:
In order for this to truly be the "Complete" Yellow Aircraft Spitfire thread I think it is necessary for the fans of this airplane to know the story of its origin and design. Back in 2004 at the U.S. Scale Masters Championships in Gardner Kansas I met Jim Cianciolo. He had a Spitfire at this meet that looked like a YA Spitfire, but it was not. It was its predecessor the KCRC Spitfire. He relayed the following story to me which I have recently asked him to record. I think you will find it very interesting as I have:
What a wonderful story and as with the real Spitfires these models do have a history and development time line that is very interesting to know and learn about.
Mmmm, nice Mustang there Pete, I've got one of them somewhere.
Cheers,
Brad
yeh I know you do Brad, looks very similar to mine I beleive, think it has a few parts for it that made their way to the West Coast too!
08-01-2008, 03:31 AM
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
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NEWS FLASH!!!!
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
NEWS FLASH!!!!
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
NEWS FLASH, Independant truck drivers have joined nationwide truck strike
more news at 9
da da dum dahh
08-01-2008, 04:58 AM
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NEWS FLASH, Independant truck drivers have joined nationwide truck strike
more news at 9
da da dum dahh
NEWS FLASH, Independant truck drivers have joined nationwide truck strike
more news at 9
da da dum dahh
AAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!![sm=lol.gif]
No, not our truckie. We know them personally.
Only $60 to get from Perth to Hedland Mate,,,, not bad ay??
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08-01-2008, 06:54 AM
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that is very good indeed
didnnt you hear? It is on a QLD truck and hughie williams himself has got it on the blockade! The ureka flag is flying and the boys are chanting!
didnnt you hear? It is on a QLD truck and hughie williams himself has got it on the blockade! The ureka flag is flying and the boys are chanting!
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i'am using 10%......20x8 wooden prop....still needs ruing in.....
the canopy came from practical scale they do a 1/5 scale spit
the canopy came from practical scale they do a 1/5 scale spit
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
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NEWS FLASH!!!!
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
NEWS FLASH!!!!
My Spitty has arrived into Western Australia and is now on a north bound truck to arrive here on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for all your service and communication Marty,,, now where are these pictures of the ARF????
Brad
ARF pictures coming very soon, stay tuned
Cheers- Marty
08-03-2008, 07:07 AM
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Well, no delivery today but I did achieve finishing off the two tail plane halves and most of the elevators.
Tomorrow I hope to sheet and join them with elevators finished.
I really enjoyed framing these up and had considered them a model all of their own.
Brad.
Tomorrow I hope to sheet and join them with elevators finished.
I really enjoyed framing these up and had considered them a model all of their own.
Brad.
08-05-2008, 08:05 AM
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
I had two boxes full of Spitfire delivered today!!!!!!
Very well packed from the factory and every thing arrived in one piece. The model looks great, the sheet plans and detail plan drawings are real nice and the instructions a bit 'out there' but a decent guide.
Its been a big day so no pictures tonight but I will surely post some pictures tomorrow.
Brad
Very well packed from the factory and every thing arrived in one piece. The model looks great, the sheet plans and detail plan drawings are real nice and the instructions a bit 'out there' but a decent guide.
Its been a big day so no pictures tonight but I will surely post some pictures tomorrow.
Brad
08-06-2008, 08:03 AM
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Actually got to take the Spitty out of the box and have a bit of a play tonight.
Here are some pictures for all and especially those of you not yet fortunate enough to have seen such a quality kit.
Seriously though this is a nice kit and I wish I could have just walked into a shop and purchased it off the shelf for the price I paid.
Some observations;
Well packaged for the long trips and arrived in one piece, (had to cut box and foam to extract model)
Quality glass work, you can see straight away.
Fit of tail plan into 'slot' is a no brainer. I achieved this while holding my camera in one hand an was very impressed. (tail not to be used so I hope my built up on fits just as well)
Fire wall looks very strong with a fillet of resin around whole edge both sides
Canopy nice and clear (not being used) and frame work very crisp
Ahhhh that will do for now. Just check out the pics.
Here are some pictures for all and especially those of you not yet fortunate enough to have seen such a quality kit
.Seriously though this is a nice kit and I wish I could have just walked into a shop and purchased it off the shelf for the price I paid.
Some observations;
Well packaged for the long trips and arrived in one piece, (had to cut box and foam to extract model)
Quality glass work, you can see straight away.
Fit of tail plan into 'slot' is a no brainer. I achieved this while holding my camera in one hand an was very impressed. (tail not to be used so I hope my built up on fits just as well)
Fire wall looks very strong with a fillet of resin around whole edge both sides
Canopy nice and clear (not being used) and frame work very crisp
Ahhhh that will do for now. Just check out the pics.
08-06-2008, 11:34 AM
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So, Brad, what 'cha got planned for the weekend, pray tell? I finished my Yellow P-47 a few months back and I have to say that it's a terrific flyer. I've heard nothing but great things about the Yellow Spitfire so I know you'll enjoy both the build and the flying. Enjoy, my friend!
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I finished my Yellow P-47 a few months back and I have to say that it's a terrific flyer. I've heard nothing but great things about the Yellow Spitfire so I know you'll enjoy both the build and the flying. Enjoy, my friend!Al
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does that spinner look right that you are holding?.......looks very long...could be the distortion in the picture...sure mines not that long.....i've got the yellow one on mine....5 bladed looks good......made mine......looks reallly good on the front for those static shots
looking at the kit again...makes me want to build another!....you'll have fun.....nice kit
looking at the kit again...makes me want to build another!....you'll have fun.....nice kit
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Brad,
well mate once you get the P51 FINISHED you are going to be busy hehehe
That does look very nice. Dumb question but how come you are not using the supplied stab and canopy?
cheers
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well mate once you get the P51 FINISHED you are going to be busy hehehe
That does look very nice. Dumb question but how come you are not using the supplied stab and canopy?
cheers
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Well heres a few of the Yellow Spitfire ARF that arrived along with Brads kit. I would of posted the Spitty pics directly to the thread but Iam having some problems formatting them to upload, so if your interested in seeing the ARF Spitty heres a link to my web site below, on home page click on "GALLERY" at top of the page and YELLOW SPITFIRE is listed toward the bottom of the gallery page. Sorry I cant seem to post a direct page link either for some reason as the home page just appears?
http://www.jetfx.net/
Cheers- Marty
http://www.jetfx.net/
Cheers- Marty
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Brad,
well mate once you get the P51 FINISHED you are going to be busy hehehe
That does look very nice. Dumb question but how come you are not using the supplied stab and canopy?
cheers
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Brad,
well mate once you get the P51 FINISHED you are going to be busy hehehe
That does look very nice. Dumb question but how come you are not using the supplied stab and canopy?
cheers
Peter
Marty, AWESOME ARF Mate!!!![sm=tongue_smile.gif] but I am still happy to have my kit
Scaleman that picture of the spinner is strange and 'long' looking. It is in fact the Yellow spinner and just about the same shape as the static one but a bit sharper/pointier at the front. I think the static one is a better more scale shape. I'll post a pic later.
Cheers Guys.
Brad
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one thing i did do on this build that might be of help is i didn't add all that heavey glass cloth that yellow state to do on the wings...used light cloth all over and carbon cloth 4" width to join the wings...cut's weight down.......for the zeus 220 you have to move the fire wll back about 15mm as well..........tailwheel is retracting...blew up the Brian Talyor plan and made it from allumiuimn....works well....
i did make new cannons for mine...scaled the arthur bentley dwgs up...turned from model lab board.....also made balsa radiators...didn't use the fibreglass ones supplied....
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i did make new cannons for mine...scaled the arthur bentley dwgs up...turned from model lab board.....also made balsa radiators...didn't use the fibreglass ones supplied....
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What is the current pricing for the Spitfire (US)?
What is the current pricing for the Spitfire (US)?
My delux kit here in Australia was $550AU so im sure you would be about that if not a bit cheaper because of volume sales etc.
Just go ahead and get one anyway
Brad
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I'm on night shift tonight so was able to get into the shed till the eyes were a bit droopy last night.
I sheeted both halves of the tail plane and made a new rudder core out of 1/64 abeechy and added lightening holes as well.
The kit supplied one was a bit bent (see pic) and looked a bit of over kill in the way of weight and strength. (I know things can never be too strong)
Next is join tail plane halves and final sand and cover. At the moment my built up is noticably lighter than the fiber kit one and I hope it is still the case after covering/filling etc. AND I hope my one fits as well as the kit one does into the fuz cut out.
Cheers for now,
Brad.
I sheeted both halves of the tail plane and made a new rudder core out of 1/64 abeechy and added lightening holes as well.
The kit supplied one was a bit bent (see pic) and looked a bit of over kill in the way of weight and strength. (I know things can never be too strong)
Next is join tail plane halves and final sand and cover. At the moment my built up is noticably lighter than the fiber kit one and I hope it is still the case after covering/filling etc. AND I hope my one fits as well as the kit one does into the fuz cut out.
Cheers for now,
Brad.