JohnB Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It's been a while since I built a Tamiya Spit (a couple of Revell's, yes) so I decided it was time to get with the program. The Tamiya kits are SO MUCH better than the Revell kits, even though there is a fairly big difference in their prices, I decided a Tamiya build was the way to go. The Revell kits are pretty good but, like I said, the Tamiya kits are better. Excellent detail and fit. So here's the one I'm intending to do. I plan for it to be OOB except some after market wheels to replace the kit rubber ones. Decals for this a/c are provided in the kit. I've about got the cockpit sub assembly completed even using the fiddly kit PE belts. Stay tuned. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 John Nice start on your Spit - and completely agree 100%. Nice to see the Northern African scheme. Nice going with the kits belts and harnesses, they look mighty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start on your Spit - and completely agree 100%. Nice to see the Northern African scheme. Nice going with the kits belts and harnesses, they look mighty good. Thanks Peter. I've always liked the looks of those Spits the Poles flew in N. Africa. The blue/white codes go well with that a/c. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Making good progress now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Like Peter said, nice to see a Spitfire in the Med scheme. I should do one in this camo one day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 13 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Like Peter said, nice to see a Spitfire in the Med scheme. I should do one in this camo one day. Agreed Carl. A bit different from the Green/Grey scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 John And I thought you built the Jug in record time - the Spit is already together - has to be a record, even for you. Looking mighty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Like the scheme John the MTO and PTO have been peaking my interest of late. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 47 minutes ago, KevinM said: Like the scheme John the MTO and PTO have been peaking my interest of late. Yes indeed Kevin. Schemes out of the "usual" can create a lot of interest. The blue/white codes on those Polish Farting Team a/c look really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Great start! I built the Eduard 1/48 mk IX and it was an absolute joy. So I have really coveted the Tamiya mk IX (and now the Airfix 1/24 mk IX). I will watch your build with interest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 4 hours ago, KUROK said: Great start! I built the Eduard 1/48 mk IX and it was an absolute joy. So I have really coveted the Tamiya mk IX (and now the Airfix 1/24 mk IX). I will watch your build with interest. It's a very nice kit KUROK. Some areas are pretty fiddly due to the detachable cowlings. Not easy to get them to fit just right. That's where I am right now on mine. I hope to have them sorted out today some time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Prop and spinner done. I almost hate to add the spinner and hide the nice prop dome detail! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Love the scheme and terrific start to the build, John. I do like the Eduard kits as well, but seems like Tamiya has the market cornered. The North African scheme is beautiful. Can't wait to follow along. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 John Looking so good and have to agree - covering up the prop hub is a shame as the detail and your finish look so good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 9 hours ago, CANicoll said: Love the scheme and terrific start to the build, John. I do like the Eduard kits as well, but seems like Tamiya has the market cornered. The North African scheme is beautiful. Can't wait to follow along. Me too Chris. Most of the N. Africa schemes look interesting, especially for the Poles with the blue/white codes. I wish Tamiya would resurrect their 1/32 a/c line. Too much to hope for I'm afraid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Looking so good and have to agree - covering up the prop hub is a shame as the detail and your finish look so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Great start, nice crisp detail and that desert scheme always looks really good on a Spitfire. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 43 minutes ago, Spitfire said: Great start, nice crisp detail and that desert scheme always looks really good on a Spitfire. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. I agree that color scheme looks good on a Spitfire. I think the color scheme plus the blue/white codes really "pop" on these desert birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Applied the Xtracolor Azure Blue this afternoon. Wow! Nearly had to put my dark glasses on!!! LOL I really like Xtracolor but it takes quite a while to dry. I'll set the Spit aside until tomorrow. It should be dry by then and I can apply one of the top colors. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Talk about a gloss finish. I only wish I could get something with that sheen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 It's always nice airbrushing Xtracolor, saves a lot of hassle getting that nice glossy finish without varnish. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 That is one beautiful finish, John. Perfectly smooth, wow. I've never used Xtracolor but am very impressed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 John Perfection - the underside paint went on perfectly. For a finish like that, waiting a day for it to dry is well worth it for sure. 🏆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Talk about a gloss finish. I only wish I could get something with that sheen. That's the thing about Xtracolor. Great gloss finish which negates the need for a clear gloss overcoat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 2 hours ago, Spitfire said: It's always nice airbrushing Xtracolor, saves a lot of hassle getting that nice glossy finish without varnish. Cheers Dennis Excellent paint. Airbrushes very well and you get a really nice gloss finish. Too bad it isn't readily available in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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