JohnB Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I figure it's about time for another Spitfire build. Tamiya's Mk VIII is another one of their outstanding kits and I know it will be a enjoyable build. I will be using the Kagero Top Colors for this one also and a Quinta cockpit set. Stay tuned. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 An MTO Spitfire will be a bit of a change from the more typical green/grey camo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: An MTO Spitfire will be a bit of a change from the more typical green/grey camo. Agreed Carl. Should make a attractive model. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 John Nice decision and a thumbs up 👍 on the scheme: MTO. Of course, it's a Tamiya gem and the cuss level should be zero - going to be nothing but an enjoyable build fora change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 34 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice decision and a thumbs up 👍 on the scheme: MTO. Of course, it's a Tamiya gem and the cuss level should be zero - going to be nothing but an enjoyable build fora change. Thanks Peter. Right now I'm waiting for the Quinta cockpit set from SB to arrive so I'm working on other areas of the build. Nearly finished with the wings, the prop/spinner, and landing gear are done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Here's where I am today on this build. Now I'm just waiting for the Quinta cockpit set from SB to get here which should be Friday or Saturday. Get the lead out USPO. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 John Nice progress on the Tamiya Spit. Prop and spinner look mighty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spitfire Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 This should be good, Tamiya and a Spitfire, whats not to like. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Is it finished yet………….😃……..only built one Spitfire in my entire life and did it very badly when I was young……..😟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Spitfire said: This should be good, Tamiya and a Spitfire, whats not to like. Cheers Dennis A unbeatable combination! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Is it finished yet………….😃……..only built one Spitfire in my entire life and did it very badly when I was young……..😟 Sounds like it's about time for another Spitfire build Phil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 John Perfect advice for Phil ... can never have enough built spitfire in the collection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 22 hours ago, JohnB said: Sounds like it's about time for another Spitfire build Phil. But which one though, Tamiya, Kotare, and now Border or even going down the list Revell?……..where do you begin….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 35 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: But which one though, Tamiya, Kotare, and now Border or even going down the list Revell?……..where do you begin….. Tamiya Phil. You can't go wrong with theirs. The Revell is okay but I'm not familiar with the others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Today's progress so far. I'll attach the engine assembly and cowlings next. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 hours ago, JohnB said: Tamiya Phil. You can't go wrong with theirs. The Revell is okay but I'm not familiar with the others. Phil Normally, you just can't go wrong with Tamiya but in the case of the Spitfire, Tamiya's kits all have awesomely detailed engines which take a lot of work. Most of my Tamiya Spits have the engines fully exposed but I'm tired of all the extra work and now tend to close up the engine cowlings. If the RR Merlin isn't a main part of the build for you, go with the Kotare Spit - beautifully detailed, fits perfectly from all the builds I've followed and the instructions are by the same crew from WNW👍 The Kotare kit also costs a lot less then any of the Tamiya kits. I'll be building mine sometime this fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 John Nice progress - looking mighty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress - looking mighty good. Thanks Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Finished painting the Xtracolor (GREAT paint!) so next I'll get started with the decals. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, JohnB said: Finished painting the Xtracolor (GREAT paint!) so next I'll get started with the decals. I'm with you there John, my favourite paint, looking very smart. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Spitfire said: I'm with you there John, my favourite paint, looking very smart. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. Xtracolor is good modeling paint for sure. Too bad it's not available here in the US. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Looking mighty good - paint work is perfect as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 All done: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19631-spitfire-mk-viii-rfi/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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