Customers' Gallery
Here we are delighted to share some of the images sent to us by our customers.
They illustrate some of the many ways in which the kit can be modified or describe some of the tips and techniques
that have worked for them. Others just show a finished model of which they are justifiably proud.
Unfortunately we can’t show everyone’s photo as web space is limited but we will try
to keep mixing them around periodically.
Mr Seeley, Coventry
As can be seen from the photographs, Mr. Seeley has done a fantastic job modifying the standard kit to his
own specification. (Drilled holes in the spars and extra tail fretwork). He advises that after polishing,
the parts need to be degreased prior to lacquering (methylated spirits or similar) and used the following products
with success. He then lacquered all components prior to assembly, then on completion gave everything a
final ‘light’ spray for luck.
Finishing products used by Mr. Seeley
Polishing Paste No 5
Greygate Chemical Products Limited
Brunel Way
Stephenson Industrial estate
Coalville, Leicestershire
LE67 3HF
Tel +44 (0)1530 839222
Fax+44 (0)1530 837084
Greygate
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Lacquer: Tableau Anti Tarnish Lacquer (Spray)
RPM Marketing (Sussex)
PO Box 1
BEXHILL ON SEA
East Sussex
TN39 3ZQ
Tel: +44 (0)8450 405900
Fax: +44 (0)8450 405905
info@tableauproducts.com
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Wayne Hall, Australia
This is still a work in progress photo but Wayne has done
a remarkable job with this build. If you look closely you will noticed that
all the parts have been soldered together. Wayne has said you need to make
the notches slightly larger to allow the solder to suck into the joint.
But be warned, you will still need a high skill level to tackle this method
of construction. The next step in the process is a mild acid dip cleaner
to remove tarnish then Wayne intends to fully powder coat the model (Gold).
He has promised another photo so watch this space. He also has included
another couple of great little mods. i.e. rear view mirror and antenna.
John Griffin, Jersey
Here is a photo from John Griffin in Jersey. John is a very experienced modeller
with over sixty years building under his belt. John has taken a particular
shine to the airframe kits and has to date built about five for both family
and friends. The picture shows one of these Spitfires and a prototype Hurricane.
John kindly agreed to test build the Hurricane just to make sure when it is
eventually launched everything fits together as it should. I think you will
agree he has done a great job.
