JohnB Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I've had this one in the stash for a while so I guess now is a good time to build it. I plan to use the Quinta set (ordered today) for the cockpit but the rest will be OOB including the markings (at least at this point LOL). Looks to be a straight forward build although I have read a few build reviews detailing some "problems". However, I don't think it will be a high cuss-factor build so onward, etc! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 I decided to get the Barracudacast correction set for this model. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 well... interesting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Good call on the correction set. It'll make big difference. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 John Looking forward to following your progress. I have the kit and the Quinta detail set and was going to build it sometime this year. never thought about the Barracuda upgrade set but things I'm sure will change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 45 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Good call on the correction set. It'll make big difference. After reading some build reviews I decided I best go on and get the set. Now I'll be waiting for that AND the Quinta set to build the model. Guess I'll have to find something to work on in between. 🙄 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 37 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Looking forward to following your progress. I have the kit and the Quinta detail set and was going to build it sometime this year. never thought about the Barracuda upgrade set but things I'm sure will change. It should make a nice model but now I'm waiting for the Quinta set and the Barracuda set. Seems like I'm always waiting for stuff! LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, JohnB said: Guess I'll have to find something to work on in between. 🙄 😂We are two peas in a pod. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 40 minutes ago, KevinM said: 😂We are two peas in a pod. LOL 🤪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 6 hours ago, JohnB said: […] Guess I'll have to find something to work on in between. 🙄 How about a Tamiya Corsair or P-51? I reckon you have the time before the Postman (or woman) drops the AM goodies on your doorstep. Hubert 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I'm joining in watching this one, I love a spitfire. I've built about 6 of these over the past few years all out of the box except decals and belts and one that I converted to an early PR mark. Personally I think they are good kits, I've not had any build or fit issues and at the end of the build you most certainly have an unmistakable spitfire. Cockpit-wise mine are always closed up and once done you can't see much detail so what comes with the kit I'm happy with. Have fun with it, there are some interesting paint schemes and decal options for early spits if you fancy something different. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Hi John, built one of those way back in 2016, I got a tweak list from the late Spitfire expert Edgar, this involved me using lots of Barracuda part, the Edgar list is at the start of this build thread from Britmodeller. Hope it's of some use to you. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235015609-eagle-squadron-spitfire/ Cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Hmmmmm a Spit, only ever built one in my life, ok how sad am I. Apparently Kotare have now announced not only the 1A (Late) but adding the 1A (Early) plus the Mk VA………….I think I maybe building more Spits…… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 7 hours ago, HubertB said: How about a Tamiya Corsair or P-51? I reckon you have the time before the Postman (or woman) drops the AM goodies on your doorstep. Hubert LOL Hubert. I have a Revell P-51 that I set aside mid-build a few weeks ago so I guess that will be what I'll work on in the meantime. Ought to work out well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 4 hours ago, npb748r said: I'm joining in watching this one, I love a spitfire. I've built about 6 of these over the past few years all out of the box except decals and belts and one that I converted to an early PR mark. Personally I think they are good kits, I've not had any build or fit issues and at the end of the build you most certainly have an unmistakable spitfire. Cockpit-wise mine are always closed up and once done you can't see much detail so what comes with the kit I'm happy with. Have fun with it, there are some interesting paint schemes and decal options for early spits if you fancy something different. Whenever the Quinta and Barracuda sets get here I'll get going on the build. At this point I plan to use kit decals but that may change later on. Since I'll be using the very nice Quinta cockpit set I'll have the hood and door open. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Spitfire said: Hi John, built one of those way back in 2016, I got a tweak list from the late Spitfire expert Edgar, this involved me using lots of Barracuda part, the Edgar list is at the start of this build thread from Britmodeller. Hope it's of some use to you. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235015609-eagle-squadron-spitfire/ Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. I've saved the link and will refer to it when I get ready to start. Thanks again!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Hmmmmm a Spit, only ever built one in my life, ok how sad am I. Apparently Kotare have now announced not only the 1A (Late) but adding the 1A (Early) plus the Mk VA………….I think I maybe building more Spits…… We'll be Spitfire rich I guess!! LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 hours ago, JohnB said: We'll be Spitfire rich I guess!! LOL That's for sure. There's also a XIV conversion coming for the Tamiya XVI kit. I'll need at least one of those if not 2. The XIV is my favourite Spitfire. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 8, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2023 The Barracuda set is a good call for this kit, not for any real shortcomings of the parts, but Revell got turned around and some parts are Mk.V, and other issues with the type of prop for the period, and metal vs fabric ailerons, etc. I think Revell’s oil cooler was Mk.V, if I remember right. Ooops. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: The Barracuda set is a good call for this kit, not for any real shortcomings of the parts, but Revell got turned around and some parts are Mk.V, and other issues with the type of prop for the period, and metal vs fabric ailerons, etc. I think Revell’s oil cooler was Mk.V, if I remember right. Ooops. I'm glad Roy did a fix for it. Should enhance the model a lot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 You have to finish this before I get my Kotare Spit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 19 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: That's for sure. There's also a XIV conversion coming for the Tamiya XVI kit. I'll need at least one of those if not 2. The XIV is my favourite Spitfire. Carl I'm looking forward to the conversion kit and have a few Tamiya Spits in the stash, ready to use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Although the Barracuda set hasn't showed up yet I'm getting started. Here's a comparison shot of the kit compass with Quinta face attached compared to the real thing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted January 15, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2023 I remember building that! Time flies too, as it's almost 10yrs old. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 42 minutes ago, James H said: I remember building that! Time flies too, as it's almost 10yrs old. Time certainly does fly! I got it when it was new and am just now getting around to building it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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