Ahh to have such toys to begin with..Thanks Steve for the reply.Yes a one on one approach would be my way of doing things as well.Was just interested in how the bigger guys are doing it. 🙂

Interesting Steve….Being involved with production work in my “normal” job it was always my understanding that it takes as much to do multiple parts vs a single part when a tool or jig setup has been made.Is it a case of the industry still being too small even though there is still a demand for finding wrecks and rebuilding them.Watching the BBC slideshow of the MkI Spits and the level of commitment to reuse as much small stuff as possible I would think some part cacheing would exist for future projects.
With our replica/reproduction we have templated as much as possible with the hope that it helps some other poor ****** down the track.

The Spitfire restoration production line in England has a long and thorough history.You can,t grab original factory parts anymore straight off the shelf so you either,refurbish or build new.Templates exist,as do former blocks and other general tooling.CAD plans enable CNC machining of smaller forgings or castings.
If your not in England it can be challenging.If your not building an aircrat type that is fairly common then things get very difficult,hence expensive.

Looks upside down with the pilots armour plate hanging down..Wonder if Mk12 is over there with his magnifiing glass and toothbrush..

LOL serves me right for putting my foot in….How about this one?
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/other-mechanical-systems-tech/spitfire-manuals-9050-2.html
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Cheers.Always good to see a modern take on these girls.

Try this guy…
http://spitfire3d.com/