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Tamiya 1/32 Mk IX Spitfire Polish Fighting Team

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JohnB

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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.

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Peterpools

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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.

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  On 5/11/2024 at 11:34 AM, 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.

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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. :)

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  On 5/12/2024 at 8:20 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Like Peter said, nice to see a Spitfire in the Med scheme. I should do one in this camo one day. 

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Agreed Carl. A bit different from the Green/Grey scheme. :)

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  On 5/12/2024 at 9:35 PM, KevinM said:

Like the scheme John the MTO and PTO have been peaking my interest of late.;)

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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. :)

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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.

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  On 5/13/2024 at 2:10 PM, 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.

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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.

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Prop and spinner done. I almost hate to add the spinner and hide the nice prop dome detail! :)

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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.

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  On 5/14/2024 at 3:06 AM, 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.

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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.

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Great start, nice crisp detail and that desert scheme always looks really good on a Spitfire.

Cheers

Dennis

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  On 5/14/2024 at 3:45 PM, Spitfire said:

Great start, nice crisp detail and that desert scheme always looks really good on a Spitfire.

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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. :)

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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.:)

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Spitfire

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It's always nice airbrushing Xtracolor, saves a lot of hassle getting that nice glossy finish without varnish.

Cheers

Dennis

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  On 5/15/2024 at 3:00 AM, BlrwestSiR said:

Talk about a gloss finish. I only wish I could get something with that sheen. 

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That's the thing about Xtracolor. Great gloss finish which negates the need for a clear gloss overcoat. :)

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  On 5/15/2024 at 10:04 AM, Spitfire said:

It's always nice airbrushing Xtracolor, saves a lot of hassle getting that nice glossy finish without varnish.

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Excellent paint. Airbrushes very well and you get a really nice gloss finish. Too bad it isn't readily available in the US.

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