Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

[paul needham]

That's looking great Rob, would love to see the spit in the flesh.

[David Brown]

Great detail work on the cockpit, enjoying watching the build

[Karl mander]

Beautiful work Rob. I wish I could produce scale detail like you. Keep it up.

[Rob Crawford]

Rims on the lathe.

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[Rob Crawford]

Getting the tyres done.

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[Rob Crawford]

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[Rob Crawford]

Something i couldn't show was a picture of the foam core i made and placed into the mould before the rubber compound,simply because the liquid rubber goes off so fast you just have to get it poured quickly.

[liam swarbrick]

What did you make the mold from ?

[Rob Crawford]

Just standard two part latex.

The great thing about using it is that nothing sticks to it so you don't need to use any release agent,just pour,wait to dry and your part will pop right out even when using casting resin.

[Rob Crawford]

Bit more work on EP 120

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[Rob Crawford]

Flap doors here i come.

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Spring adjuster visual

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Still to countersink but not a bad fit.

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[Dave Parry]

Stunning work so far Rob, Please bare in mine the LMA Journal as it would make a great build article My contact details are on my Ed's page, if you are interested.

Keep up the good work.

[liam swarbrick]

We're did you perchase the laytex from ?

[Rob Crawford]

X2 1 litre bottles and catalyst for about 16 pounds on ebay.

a bit costly you can get it cheaper if you look around but this is the same product.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polycraft-GP-3481-F-RTV-Silicone-Mould-Making-Rubber-2-2Kg-Kit-Red-Catalyst-/230910256869?hash=item35c352e6e5

[Wayne Cox]

Hi Rob
Love this thread looks great can't wait to see her fly but will have to wait.
Regards
Wayne

[Dave Wilshere]

How much weight did that flap spring/hinge add? Looks...beefy!

[Rob Crawford]

Hi Dave

I didn't weigh it.

Keep in mind the pictures are really close up.

To give you an idea, the screws for the door are M1, the spring adjuster screw is M3 and the door is plastic so i would imagine in the scheme of things its not very much at all.

What is on my mind though is the weight of the engine,at 6.3kg it's a real bruiser.

[Rob Crawford]

Thanks Wayne,your interest gives me motivation therefore i'll get it done quicker

[Wayne Cox]

Hi Rob
Thanks for that but don't rush.
The quality is great would love to see her fly in the flesh and that sound from the motor, yes.
Regards
Wayne

[Terry Jessop]

It's looking fantastic well done. I'm building the all wood version could you post some more detailed photos of the aileron hinges please.