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It continues on. I hadn't realized how bad this build was until I got to looking around around a bit. The top engine panel doesn't fit well so there is going to be some filler but I think I can make it look like its supposed to be a little battle weary. I got the windows taped off and primer shot. Krylon white primer did the trick and I even took some time to ad some color to the prop. Now I think Ill just make it look presentable to my eyes at least so no major tear down and interior work will be done. When I first built this five years ago I thought I was doing a good job, I have to sit back and say to my self "Cripes, did I do that?". I cant believe the horrid things I did on this build and now I cant really repair the whole lot but just sort of sugar coat it in hopes it may pass as a replication of the grey Nurse. Back then I had a old cell phone camera and some old knock off B&H quick shot. I am glad the pics sucked because the building of this kit itself sucked just as much. lol

LOL, good point, knock yourself out, Ill be watching this intently,

Something has me thinking that this is supposed to be a later version of that 2800. it is supposed to be a 47D 40 and I thought they had the later crankcase and gear reduction unit. I also thought it was supposed to have two plugs per cylinder but this is just comparing apples to oranges and it may be a moot point. Just curious.

Nope Bill I just happened to like the e wing. when I built this is was the Mk VIII but I added and subtracted so many parts that I kinda lost track. I am putting it back to a Mk VIII as I have the wing tips that I need.

A few years back I had some serious surgery that required me to leave the work force and retire. For about four years I was unemployed and to cope with the depression a friend of mine suggested that I take up model building. He even sent me a kit to get started. I joined my first forum and started learning and as the guys found out more about my situation they sent me stuff to keep on going. This Spitfire was my attempt at a real fine build which it never was near anyway so the guys could rest easy. I received this kit from an ex-navy type and he sent me stuff like an air brush, compressor etc, Adam sent me paint and every one kept me supplied with models and supplies until I got my settlement. This Spitfire is supposed to be the Tamiya Mk VIII as to what I wound up with is a good guess. Now after four years of looking at this eyesore I decided it would get a much needed face lift. I wont be doing the engine or the pit but it only going to be an external refinish. The paint was remover with some stuff in a yellow bottle that you can bet at the Family Dollar Store and I think it must be the most caustic stuff you can buy for a dollar. The decals were sort of removed with some tape and now I just need to figure out how I am going to get on with this thing. The wind screen won't come off with out breaking it so Ill just leave it alone.

very impressive

OK Rick, I see what you really meant about the issue with the engine mount and cowling. I think Ill go a bit farther on my next one maybe a Razorback. Now my next idea, since you have dome so well so far, is trying for the rocket launcher set up as you have. Its a very nice detail. I do have a question though, how did you get those ignition wires to affix to the ignition harness?

Kits world. I really like them a bunch I just wish they would include insignias as well. On e of these days Ill wind up doing a super detail job but until then Ill just stick to these types of builds.

Well all the time I was down with the Oklahoma crud, thanks to my youngest grand daughter, I fore went the P-51 GB Pacific thingy and began work on this. Not one of my best and I know I could have done better but I am happy with it. This is the first model I have ever tried oil washes on and I think I kind of like it. I also tried a white balance adjustment on my camera to see if it would make it look any more realistic. Let me know what you think. I used a mix of MM acrylic aluminum, silver and Vallejo chrome. Thanks for looking in Cheers, Paul

This has been quite the story Harv. We will be watching this until the end and wondering what the next lucky kit will be.

I didn't know where to go with this post so this looked like a good place to start. I am a poor photographer but some times it does come out fair. These will be in no particular order, just willy nilly as I find them. Hasegawa/Revell Bf109 K-4 Hasegawa FW 190 D-9 ZM P-51D Dragon P-51D 21ct Bf 109 F These last two were a couple of my first projects from about four years ago.

This is one truly awesome project. I would one daylove to do this type of work but I am afraid the resources and skill evede me.

Thats really a fine build

It is looking real good to me Cees, you have sparked my interest into seeing what I can accomplish with this kit.

Hello Cees, I dont know if you have seen this but I have a feeling that you have.http://www.largescaleplanes.com/Photostory/ChrisNovak/Beaufighter/Beaufighter.php I have a 32 Beau also and the desire is to build a Torbeau. I have some difficulty in understanding how to go about the stab modification. I have plenty of sheet of various thicknesses. Any assistance here would be a great benefit. Cheers Paul

Mahhhh valous

Well it appears as if I am a day late and a dollar short.

I haven't seen this before but I am stoked about the possibilities for this kit. http://www.pacmodels.com/news.php I'm sorry guys, I should have posted this..Sword is packing our new PCM 1:32 scale kit, the British RAF Hawker Tempest series 2, MK.Vc (PCM 32016)! It is up in our catalog for pre-orders. ETA is second week of June. It includes the mounting pylons and drop tanks,both spinners along with a resin cockpit set and detail pieces. It also includes a PE set by Eduard and decals for 5 aircraft printed by Cartograf. The decals were designed by Chris Busbridge and vetted by Roy Sutherland and Chris Thomas. Roy also worked very closely with Sword so that the kit is accurate. This is the best kit Sword has made for us.