Spitfire

I don't think that the PCM is in the same class as the other two, though it was the first IM Spitfire Mk.IX, hence I snapped one up as soon as they were released way back when and it deserved to be built, but if the Tamiya kit had been around in those days I would have bought one in a flash. Cheers Dennis

After a lengthy error strewn build I finally finished (nearly) my PCM Spitfire IX, it just needs the IFF wires and exhaust staining but I've put it in the cabinet so I cannot make any more mistakes while handling it. It is a great kit and all the problems were of my own making. Cheers Dennis

Built one of those a while ago and it's a nice build with no real snags if I remember correctly, have fun. Cheers Dennis

I bought the HKM Meteor in anticipation of a Fisher F3 conversion, sadly that did not appear, so an F3 from Revell will suit me really well. Cheers Dennis

Superb build and finish, very crisp and precise, (and fast) as usual Cheers Dennis

Very smart. Cheers Dennis

Fast as usual and looking good, I must try one of those kits one day. Cheers Dennis

Looking very much like an early P-40, it does look very shark like no wonder the mouth and teeth paint work suited it. Cheers Dennis

I've got s few of those stashed away as it is a nice match for AMT-4 and I stocked up while they were still available in the UK. Cheers Dennis

Nice to see that you are still wrestling this one into shape and it is certainly taking shape. Cheers Dennis

I've been waiting years for this one, roll on Cheers Dennis

Hi Peter, sorry to hear about your troubles, getting old really is a pain in the bum. I'm glad to see you back at the bench and turning out some very fine and crisp work, it's amazing how Immersing yourself in a build will pass the time in a very pleasurable way and take your mind away from your troubles. Keep up the good work. Cheers Dennis

Great model building going on there and great photos, thanks for posting them. Cheers Dennis

Happy for you guys waiting for this one but it's a shame for me as it's not one of these below, but then again it saves me opening my wallet, maybe a future version will appear and tempt me. Cheers Dennis

Very smart regardless of the correct orientation of the markings Cheers Dennis

Looks great, just how I imagined it. Cheers Dennis

I have one of those to build and would be over the moon if it turned out anywhere near as good as that, in fact I'm going to steal the photos so I have something to aim for. Cheers Dennis

PCM produced kits of subjects ignored by the majors, a lot of the subjects that they made into kits have never been picked up by the mainstream manufacturers. Their Spitfire IX (e and c) was a first in 1/32 as was their Spitfire XIV, then they gave us a Tempest which has only just been replaced by the SH kit. The venerable Revell Hurricane was blown away by their Hurricane kits metal and fabric winged and is a subject still largely ignored by the mainstream. And of course the beautiful Italian subjects that have never been repeated by the mainstream, Macchi C200, C202, Fiat G55, Re 2005. They also did some ground breaking Lufwaffe kits as well, Ta 152 and Fw 190A. The kits are challenging (and how) but come with resin, PE, and normally lots of subject choices in their decals, just add patience and basic modelling skills. Cheers Dennis.

My wife and I lived and worked overseas for ten years so we have always kept up to date wills, detailing everything and we keep it up to date as well because you never know, my brother in law dropped dead at the age of 62, so it can happen, be prepared. Cheers Dennis

Coming along nicely, I had a problem with my PCM G55 in that the dihedral was all wrong and I had to take pretty drastic action to fix it, I don't know where this came from but it may be useful. Cheers Dennis

Whoops, sorry to hear this after all the work that you put into it. Cheers Dennis

Looking good and more importantly looking like an airframe ! Cheers Dennis

Nice work, I like the Valentine for some reason, many moons ago I did build 2 of them, and the soviets apparently liked them as well. Cheers Dennis

I'm with you on that one, painted on markings and HGW wet decals for me, even though they both can go wrong at times. Cheers Dennis

Looks good, a most impressive aircraft, had one of those lined up for a next build but it got bumped by an Italian jobby. Cheers Dennis