Tamiya Spitfire Mk VIII MTO

[JohnB]

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.

[BlrwestSiR]

An MTO Spitfire will be a bit of a change from the more typical green/grey camo. 

[JohnB]

  On 9/5/2023 at 8:37 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

An MTO Spitfire will be a bit of a change from the more typical green/grey camo. 

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Agreed Carl. Should make a attractive model.

[Peterpools]

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.

 

[JohnB]

  On 9/7/2023 at 12:16 PM, 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.

 

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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.

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

Nice progress on the Tamiya Spit. Prop and spinner look mighty good. 

[JohnB]

Thanks!

[Peterpools]

👍

[Spitfire]

This should be good, Tamiya and a Spitfire, whats not to like.

Cheers

Dennis

[Bomber_County]

Is it finished yet………….😃……..only built one Spitfire in my entire life and did it very badly when I was young……..😟

[JohnB]

  On 9/8/2023 at 8:21 AM, Spitfire said:

This should be good, Tamiya and a Spitfire, whats not to like.

Cheers

Dennis

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A unbeatable combination!

[JohnB]

  On 9/8/2023 at 12:17 PM, Bomber_County said:

Is it finished yet………….😃……..only built one Spitfire in my entire life and did it very badly when I was young……..😟

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Sounds like it's about time for another Spitfire build Phil.

[Peterpools]

John

Perfect advice for Phil ... can never have enough built spitfire in the collection.

 

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/8/2023 at 1:38 PM, JohnB said:

Sounds like it's about time for another Spitfire build Phil.

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But which one though, Tamiya, Kotare, and now Border or even going down the list Revell?……..where do you begin…..

[JohnB]

  On 9/9/2023 at 12:34 PM, Bomber_County said:

But which one though, Tamiya, Kotare, and now Border or even going down the list Revell?……..where do you begin…..

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Tamiya Phil. You can't go wrong with theirs. The Revell is okay but I'm not familiar with the others.

[JohnB]

Today's progress so far. I'll attach the engine assembly and cowlings next.

[Peterpools]

  On 9/9/2023 at 1:11 PM, JohnB said:

Tamiya Phil. You can't go wrong with theirs. The Revell is okay but I'm not familiar with the others.

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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.

 

 

[Peterpools]

John

Nice progress - looking mighty good.

[JohnB]

  On 9/9/2023 at 5:22 PM, Peterpools said:

John

Nice progress - looking mighty good.

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Thanks Peter.

[JohnB]

Finished painting the Xtracolor (GREAT paint!) so next I'll get started with the decals.

[Spitfire]

  On 9/11/2023 at 1:17 PM, JohnB said:

Finished painting the Xtracolor (GREAT paint!) so next I'll get started with the decals.

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I'm with you there John, my favourite paint, looking very smart.

Cheers

Dennis

[JohnB]

  On 9/11/2023 at 1:55 PM, Spitfire said:

I'm with you there John, my favourite paint, looking very smart.

Cheers

Dennis

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Thanks Dennis. Xtracolor is good modeling paint for sure. Too bad it's not available here in the US.

[Peterpools]

Looking mighty good - paint work is perfect as always

 

[JohnB]

All done:  https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19631-spitfire-mk-viii-rfi/