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Eduards Spit IXc (late) spare parts; need ID of some parts
Topic Started: Nov 19 2017, 03:40 AM (205 Views)
Scott Hemsley
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Beast
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This is directed to the Spitfire experts out there, particularly the ones familiar with Eduard's Spitfire Mk.IXc (late) - the Profipack kit (#70121). We all know the trees are crammed with lots of lovely 'do not use' parts that apply to almost every mark of Spit out there. I've got a number of Spitfire builds waiting in the stash, so I'd like to get these parts to the build that may be in the best position to use them. I've already distributed some of those parts, but I still need a bit of help ID'ing a few remaining parts.

Referring to the numbers on the part trees and the instruction's part layout, the parts are:

(from the "A" parts tree) ...

A16, A30, 2x A35, (guns - which marks?) 2x A10 and 2x A12

(from he "B" tree) ...

B36, B43 and B45 (again, what marks would be applicable?), and finally B1 and B5 (MLG wheel covers). These seemed to be for the beefed-up l/g as seen on some Mk.XVI's when the gear was strengthened for paved runway surfaces as opposed to grass ops.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Scott
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Chuck1945
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I am not sure just what you are asking. Are you asking if those specific parts are applicable to the what Eduard calls the 'IXc late' or are you asking which versions (could be IXc early or late, IXe, XVI or VIII) there are parts for all versions in all the boxings. If you are asking about only the IXc late, the instructions are available on the Eduard site in pdf form. well actually all the kit' instructions are available there.

Here is a link to the IXc late instrucions: https://www.eduard.com/store/out/media/70121.pdf
Chuck
Eastern WA, USA
Finished 2018:
Eduard Spitfire IXc, VIII, Monogram/Starfighter BFC-2
On the active bench:
Eduard Bf 110C, Hasegawa B-24D, SH P-40E
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Lenthomson
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A16 is part of the headrest for the low back XVI; A30 is the bracket for the seat harness, also for the low back XVI; the guns A10 are for the Spitfire IX (early); guns A12 are the shorter cannon for the 'e' wing versions.

I have not been able to identify B36; B43 is the cockpit rear frame to be used if you use the PE head armour for any without the voltage regulator (probably the IX early); B45 is the cockpit rear frame to be used if you do not use the PE head armour for any without the voltage regulator (probably the IX early); B1 and B5 are the gear covers which are used on the IX (late), B7 and B10 are those used on the XVI (the legs with scissors links).

Check your references to see what can be used on a particular airframe.
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Greenshirt
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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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B36 is, I believe, the flares holder that mounts to the seat front.

Tim Holland

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Scott Hemsley
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Thank you guys! You've been a great help.

Chuck: I was referring to the aforementioned parts with the view to possibly x-kitting them with other (older) Spitfire kits.

Len: Thanks again for that itemized breakdown. The bit about the wheel covers was a typo on my part, but you called it in mentioning B7 and B10. Those were the pair I meant. One question on the guns, though. Would A10 or A8 be applicable to a Mk.VIII (Italy)?

Greenshirt: Thinking about it, I agree with your assessment of B36 (I recall seeing that molded on some Spit seats), but since the instructions don't call for it, I assume it was only on earlier variants? Possibly only Mk.I-V's or was this feature fitted to all Spitfire seats, regardless of variant? If I recall correctly, when I did notice it appeared as a 'shelf' to the fwd edge of the seat, correct?

Scott
Edited by Scott Hemsley, Nov 19 2017, 06:56 PM.
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Greenshirt
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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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Scott Hemsley
Nov 19 2017, 06:44 PM
Thank you guys! You've been a great help.

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Greenshirt: Thinking about it, I agree with your assessment of B36 (I recall seeing that molded on some Spit seats), but since the instructions don't call for it, I assume it was only on earlier variants? Possibly only Mk.I-V's or was this feature fitted to all Spitfire seats, regardless of variant? If I recall correctly, when I did notice it appeared as a 'shelf' to the fwd edge of the seat, correct?

Scott
Scott,

Certainly on the early seats, but they could be seen on later ones as well. It fit along the front edge of the seat, holes up.

Tim
Edited by Greenshirt, Nov 19 2017, 11:20 PM.
Tim Holland

I'm a "green shirt" because I work on the carrier's flight deck and maintain US Navy aircraft. Safe sorties are my life so we can be anywhere, anytime -- from the Sea.

http://greenshirt-modeler.blogspot.com/
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Lenthomson
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I have also just worked out that B36 may be the flare holder for the front of the seat. I have a feeling this was a feature of late Spits only.

The guns, A10 has a slightly more curved fairing round the barrel. I would say that A8 should be used for a Spit VIII in Italy (but check photos). The difference is extremely subtle.
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Scott Hemsley
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Thanks again, guys!

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I have also just worked out that B36 may be the flare holder for the front of the seat. I have a feeling this was a feature of late Spits only.


As both you and Greenshirt have pointed out, this may or may not have been fitted. Looking at the small photo reference of the LF.XVIe that came with the CMR kit, there is no indication that the flare holder was ever fitted to the seat. True, the seat is a restoration, but if it was fitted or to be fitted, one would think there would be some evidence of that. Based upon that and of the instructions not calling for it's use, I'll leave it off my build.

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The guns, A10 has a slightly more curved fairing round the barrel. I would say that A8 should be used for a Spit VIII in Italy (but check photos). The difference is extremely subtle


As is always the case, period photos are your best reference ... but thanks for the cautionary word. I'll now be taking a closer look at those guns when I study the photos.

Scott

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