[Pacific War Group Build]

GB would certainly help get it finished.!  Here's a coupla pics.. what's the verdict?   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII - 79 Squadron RAAF]

Thanks all.. ! 

 

 

Ohhhhhhh man, im looking forward to following this one (pulling up a chair), fantastic subject choice ;-)

Martin.

 

Thanks Martin..   I'm looking forward to your Harley Davidson..

 

 

And there was me about to ask you for the QJ-O markings if you weren't going to use them...

 

Late night surfing on the iPad mini.. and I end up with 1/48 decals.. ah 

 

Well, you're welcome to the 1/48 markings of QJ-O...   (maybe Eduard Mk.VIII if (when) released !?) 

 

 

Will be nice, Great choice.

Cheers,

Jamme

 

Thanks Jamme

 

 

 

Do you need the Aussie markings from the 32nd sheet? I have them and won't using them. More than happy to send them your way.

 

Hi Dave.. that would be brilliant!  PM sent.  I'm in your debt. 

 

 

 

That kit is one of the finest I have ever worked on, you will love building it!  Really looking forward to your take on this one.

 

Thanks Daywalker.. !  Looking forward to your Corsair.. now that is a great kit. 

[Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII - 79 Squadron RAAF]

Now..  decals..  hahah I have hit my first hurdle..    ..   I ordered the  Barracudacals 'Spitfire Mk.VIII Part 1'  set  and.. it arrived.. 

 

 

 

 

hmm.. these look a little small?    Hang on.. my bad..   WRONG SCALE    

 

1/32 set seem hard to find..   maybe plan B..  Kits-World set?  

 

[Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII - 79 Squadron RAAF]

Hi All,   

 

Time to get started.    I'll (slowly) build the Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII, in RAAF markings, 79 Squadron - either 'Hava Go Jo!!'  or 'Avagrog'.

 

79 Squadron was formed in 1943, originally equipped with Vc's before replacement with VIII's.  In 1944-45 they were based in Morotai (now Indonesia) and conducted a variety of operations (fighter sweeps, bomber escort, strafing, but mostly ground attack and attacking Japanese installations, etc).   

 

Colour schemes for RAAF spitfires seem to generate a lot of debate  - however I don't have any special knowledge so I'll be following conventional wisdom (or.. maybe just reputable decal instructions !>?! ) 

 

Here's the kit.. 

 

 

 

I'll be using aftermarket from BarrracudaCast:

• BR32001 -  Seat with leather backpad
• BR32003 - Cockpit upgrade set  (stick, throttle etc. includes cockpit stencils)
• BR32002 - Door with separate crowbar
  
  and of course
   
• BR32010 -  wheels:   Z-block 4 slot mainwheels (for Australian Spitfire VIII's)

 

Aftermarket pic.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Pacific War Group Build]

Looking forward the P-40!

 

How far a head is the Jug?

 

Hi Dave, for the Jug.. cockpit is basically done, most of the internal plumbing and I've painted most bits of the R-2800 (needs assembly, wiring etc.. I lost steam at this point  ).. fuselage not together.. still a longish way to go...  !?

 

P-40 is one of my favorites... ! 

 

 

Hi and welcome aboard.  A Mk.VIII Spit is always a winner !

 

Thanks Grant.. hopefully I can do it justice. .  

[Pacific War Group Build]

Hi Martin, thanks for the warm welcome!

 

I'll get started shortly. The plan is to build both in parallel - a fast build (P-40) and slower, more involved build (Spitfire - with some aftermarket).

 

I'll need to clear some space on the bench.. My stalled Trumpeter P-47N is too far progressed to meet the criteria for this build..

[Pacific War Group Build]

Hi All,  

 

I'm a newbie.. mind if I join the group build? 

 

I'm hoping to build the 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII,  RAAF markings..  79 Squadron.. perhaps 'Hava Go Jo !!'  or 'Avagrog' 

 

Also.. Hasegawa P-40M/Kittyhawk Mk.III  (I'm undecided on the scheme.. but probably kit decals.)