Re: F104 kits etc.

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From: August Horvath
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 03:19

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In article <1992Oct12.111804.11365@waikato.ac.nz> matt@waikato.ac.nz writes:
>And while we're at it, does anyone make a good model of a Supermarine Spitfire
>in 1/72 scale, particularly a Mk VIII or IX?  Most of the kits available
>seem pretty old and look it.

My favorite 1/72 Spit kit is the Heller 1/72 Mk.XVI.  This is the only kit
of the 2-stage Merlin Spitfire that I know that properly renders the propeller,
spinner, and the chin intake.  Unfortunately it is the clipwing, bubble canopy
version so it is not easy to convert to a Mk.VIII/XI.  I find that the
Matchbox Mk.IX has a pretty good general shape, so a good replica can be had
by using the prop, spinner, chin scoop and landing gear of the Heller on the
Matchbox kit.  Also get yourself one of those vac-formed replacement canopies
from Squadron, because no injection-molded kit canopy has the right shape
without excessive distortion.

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From: augustho@aludra.usc.edu (August Horvath)
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Subject: Re: F104 kits etc.
Date: 12 Oct 1992 20:19:55 -0700
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