warbird replicas spitfire kit
 

ive been building the warbird replica spitfire ix kit, i am about to move my build thread over to here but for the moment here is a link to it.....will take a few sessions to move it all over. enjoy Gary132.

http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/forum/i...p?topic=8875.0

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Thanks, I found their site years ago and the size, lightness and scale looks really appealed to me. I never did look into how to get one over here in the states.

Jim

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Nice looking sport scale Spitfire and very nice construction. It may not be an issue to you but, FYI, the elevator hinge line on the Mk.IX is a bit different than that shown on the Warbirds Replicas plans.

http://image71.webshots.com/71/7/48/...2zSMgMc_ph.jpg

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Jim i believe richard at warbird replica ships to the states. im very pleased with mine. the fusalage built in a day. it was like fitting lego together so straight forward. the wings are lovely. have to be seen in the flesh to be appreciated. i will try to get the build thread moved over as quick as i can. i realy am looking forward to flying this one....

chad i will look into that, i believe this spit was scaled down from original plans. but i will ask richard wills.

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Thanks Gary, it's a great looking kit.

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I've got the Lavochkin LA-7 kit. Mine was bought from Cloud Models but I believe he was working in conjunction with Warbirds on few kits as I see Cloud no longer offer the LA-7 on their site.

In any case it cost like 45 or 50euro to get the kit sent to the States. NOT cheap by any means but where else are you gonna get an LA-7 kit this size?

The LA-7 kit is almost exactly the same construction so I'm really getting a lot out of Gary's build for this Spitfire.

Later,
Mike

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mike i think a LA7 will be on my list of to get ( wish list ) its always very hard to put across to people how easy or hard a build is.
this kit i was astounded i mean i had the fusalage virtually complete in my hands by the end of day one.
now with such ease of build every ARF builder must consider this as there 1st kit build.
the construction is very very straight forward. the end results are well worth the cost of the kit.
also you have to consider when you buy an arf everyone has one in the same colours same shape same engine blah blah blah......
now when you build a kit, its a one off nobody else has the same model as you and there is no greater feeling standing at the club saying yep I BUILT THAT ALL MYSELF.....its a real buzz... and people always admire a built kit......and there is a big difference flying your own built model to flying a arf.....i find with arf its like yea its ok does it job.....with a kit i built i tend to admire it in flight and get much more satisfaction from the flight and pleasure. how about you guys. Gary

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Ok Peoples here Im going to be building a new spitfire that I came across recently. I fell in love with its lines as it is not like any other spitfire of this size. 55” wingspan its scale and looks very nice indeed. Its looks captured my attention straight away. The planes are designed by Richard Willis who owns Warbird Replicas. They are a small UK company that is slowly turning out more models of different makes. Like the p51 mustang and hurricanes too. What I am also hoping to achieve with this build thread is to show some of you ARF fellas and ladies. That this could be your 1st step to building your very own 1st kit. I will be doing the build in detail and explaining step by step my build showing you how easy it is to make this kit and to make it what you want it to be. Here is an image of the kit contents laid out of the box.

[img width=552 height=703]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/garyflyer/Warbird%20Replica/1_125714spitboxcontents.jpg[/img]

The specs of the model are.

Wingspan: 1400mm [55"]
Radio: 4-5 channel
Motor: 40-46 2st or equivalent 4 stroke
Weight: 6lb approx.

Im hoping to fit a SC52 4 stroke to have that nicer sound. The airframe has been designed to house this with nothing sticking out. Here are two pictures of one of there finished models.

[img width=600 height=337]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/garyflyer/Warbird%20Replica/1_031735golfspit5.jpg[/img]

[img width=600 height=343]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/garyflyer/Warbird%20Replica/1_385098golfspit9.jpg[/img]

Ok the build thread will begin Monday with a view to postings starting Monday later in the day.

Warbird replicas can be found here. http://www.warbirdreplicas.co.uk/

So if you want that spitfire follow my thread and see how easy it is to build your own. Don’t be scared. Put down your ARF and have a go at a real model. Ok until Monday all have a great Easter weekend. See you all soon Gary132

ARTF flyers read on....
Our Hobby has changed dramatically since the advent of ARTFs and there is no doubt about it, they are a very good thing. I have one of my own! They have helped more people to learn to fly than ever before and advanced pupils learning curve at an incredible rate primarily because if one is written off during training another can be in the air next week.

I am very aware of the changing face of our hobby. But I do feel that many proficient ARTF flyers are missing out on some of the most satisfying aspects of model flying. I do not profess that you should go back to "traditional kits". With modern time constraints this is simply not feasible for most until we retire.

I conducted an experiment by giving two of our kits to a pair of capable ARTF flyers and asked them to have a go. I was surprised at the result, apart from whingeing a little about having to use a sanding block on the wing tips, both completed their models without issue in surprisingly short time. You see our kits are very prefabricated and have jig tabs to slot the fuselage together. What time you initially lose in comparison with the ARTF is made up to some degree by the fact that you can install radio, fuel tank and engine as you go instead of trying to squeeze them into a completed model.

We do provide a plan, but it is only for reference since the model can effectively be built on the kitchen table. Very quickly a Spitfire will appear before your eyes and as you applied the glue, you know it will stay together. You will also see what a vast difference top quality balsa and plywood makes to structural strength.

It is clear to me that anyone who has built a couple of ARTFs can make one of these, and produce a model that is far more impressive than anything ready made form the shop. The two lads in the experiment never looked back, the satisfaction of making your own fighter with your own individual stamp is so much more rewarding. They have both built a second model since.

I am fully commited to helping ARTF flyer to the next step. Our kits are becoming much more like ARTFs to help you make the transition and our on line builds will take you through build in simple steps. Take a good look the kit contents, the plan and the PDF for the manual. There really isn't much to get wrong and it isn't as different as you expected is it?

Finally, if it's the finishing you are worried about, I will be showing you how to do that too. In most cases the finished is entirely by aerosol. Anyone can do it! So come on guys lets bust out of the ARTF rut and get more out of our hobby.

Richard Wills

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seems i am going to have problems loading the pictures. i have them all on photobucket

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Shouldn't be any problems with Photobucket gary132. Just copy the "image" code provided by Photobucket with each picture and paste it into the RCU window.

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http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...G_1708crop.jpg

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aha piccys showing. did anyone see this spitfire flying at hop farm ....southern model airshow. ...would love it if someone got a piccy...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...a/DSCF3257.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...a/DSCF3243.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...a/DSCF3259.jpg

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Nice pics! I'm planning a visit to the southern coast of England next year. I'd love to bring back a Warbirds Spit, or Hurri...guess I'll contact them when the time comes.

Is it Robart gear? I'd want to buy accessories here as much as possible.

Thanks,

Jim