JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 As some of you know, I like to keep something going all the time. LOL So, now that I'm finished with the A-20, I will move on to a Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk IX. I intend to do this one (pictured) BUT that is subject to change. Great kits the Tamiya 1/32 a/c and a pleasure to build. This will be my 6th Tamiya Spitfire. Change of subject. THIS is the one I have decided on. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Alright... .harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 John Great decision for the new build and I'll be following all the way I only have two Tamiya Spits finished and in the display case: Mk IX and a Mk VIII and no way will I ever catch you in number built. And then add add your Corsair and Mustang builds - staggering for sure. Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Sadly the only Spit i have is a HB Mk V. I started a couple yrs ago and put away....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Harv On Tamiya USA site and scroll down the page a bit. Both the 1/32 MK VIII and XVIE are on sale for $99 each. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 35 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Great decision for the new build and I'll be following all the way I only have two Tamiya Spits finished and in the display case: Mk IX and a Mk VIII and no way will I ever catch you in number built. And then add add your Corsair and Mustang builds - staggering for sure. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter! Tamiya must put something in their 1/32 kits that makes them addictive. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Harv On Tamiya USA site and scroll down the page a bit. Both the 1/32 MK VIII and XVIE are on sale for $99 each. Keep 'em comin Peter Well you know what that means! I'll have to fork out some cash. Thanks for the heads up! I just went there and ordered a Mk VIII. Probably a good thing for my credit card that they don't have any of the Corsairs on sale!!!!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 34 minutes ago, harv said: Sadly the only Spit i have is a HB Mk V. I started a couple yrs ago and put away....harv SHAME ON YOU HARV!!!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 John Too good of a deal to pass up if you need a Spit. I've been investing in my ZM He219 upcoming build, kit purchased and all the MPH Paints as well. After that, I'm also pretty much ready for a go at the 1/32 HB B-26B and all the Eduard Big Ed sets, Resin2 resin details parts and replacement R2800 engines to replace the kit radials - not resin but full engines just the same. I've purchased a few 48th scale ZM F4's and Tamiya F-14's. Keep 'em comin Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Can't wait to see you start this John. I've done a few Tamiya Spits as well but not JE-J. I did JE-J Jr though. And yes, I think Tamiya slips something into their kits that makes them addictive. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Too good of a deal to pass up if you need a Spit. I've been investing in my ZM He219 upcoming build, kit purchased and all the MPH Paints as well. After that, I'm also pretty much ready for a go at the 1/32 HB B-26B and all the Eduard Big Ed sets, Resin2 resin details parts and replacement R2800 engines to replace the kit radials - not resin but full engines just the same. I've purchased a few 48th scale ZM F4's and Tamiya F-14's. Keep 'em comin Peter Wow Peter! That looks like a big ol' chunk of model building to chew on! LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Can't wait to see you start this John. I've done a few Tamiya Spits as well but not JE-J. I did JE-J Jr though. And yes, I think Tamiya slips something into their kits that makes them addictive. Carl I've made a little "progress" by drilling out the lightening holes in the cockpit bulkheads plus spraying the interior parts with Grey Green. Next will be black parts such as the instrument panel, etc. I considered JE-J Jr but decided on JE-J. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Nice choice, I have a PCM Mk.IX lined up after my current builds and will probably build it as JE*J as well, strangely with my fascination with Spitfires I have never built a Mk IX. I have built I, II, V, VI, VIII, and XIV but no IX. So will have to get my finger out, I do have a Tamiya IX but the PCM version has been in the stash the longest. Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Spitfire said: Nice choice, I have a PCM Mk.IX lined up after my current builds and will probably build it as JE*J as well, strangely with my fascination with Spitfires I have never built a Mk IX. I have built I, II, V, VI, VIII, and XIV but no IX. So will have to get my finger out, I do have a Tamiya IX but the PCM version has been in the stash the longest. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. Yep, seniority has it's place! LOL I look forward to seeing your build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Some progress. Drilled out the lightening holes in the cockpit bulkheads, painted the Grey Green interior parts (thanks to BillS for the paint!), the black parts and painted the seat. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 John Nice start on your Spit - nothing like a Tamiya kit. Yup, I agree - I have a lot planned for the present and future but like always, new releases seem to beg to be bought and added. Right now my goal is to finish up by get back to modeling and hand therapy project, the Revell P-51 and dig into the ZM Uhu - should keep me occupied for a good number of months. Even with being sick and spending a lot of time going back and forth to doctors and chemo, being retired, still leaves my more modelling time then I've ever had. Of course, working naps into my day is right up there in the importance list. Keep 'em comin Peter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 33 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start on your Spit - nothing like a Tamiya kit. Yup, I agree - I have a lot planned for the present and future but like always, new releases seem to beg to be bought and added. Right now my goal is to finish up by get back to modeling and hand therapy project, the Revell P-51 and dig into the ZM Uhu - should keep me occupied for a good number of months. Even with being sick and spending a lot of time going back and forth to doctors and chemo, being retired, still leaves my more modelling time then I've ever had. Of course, working naps into my day is right up there in the importance list. Keep 'em comin Peter I expect you will be well occupied building, napping, etc. Hopefully your chemo won't interfere with it. That just would not do! LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Some progress on the cockpit. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Very nice !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 The belts look great..... kit ones ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, harv said: Very nice !....harv Thank you Harv! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jeff said: The belts look great..... kit ones ?? Thanks. Yes, PE kit belts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 They look excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jeff said: They look excellent Not too bad I guess. Some fabric ones would likely look more realistic but I just can't see well enough to thread the belts through the buckles. Getting old sucks! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I hear you on the getting old bit... my damn knees are giving me Hell these days... too many years climbing and jumping off heavy equipment and big trucks..... still though, the belts look great, I have yet to try the fabric ones.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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