Tamiya Spitfire Mk XVI

[JohnB]

Now that I'm taking a little time off from the P-63C I'm thinking this will be just what the doctor ordered.

[BlrwestSiR]

Nice! You don't see too many XVI Spitfires get built. 

Carl

[JohnB]

1 minute ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Nice! You don't see too many XVI Spitfires get built. 

Carl

Agreed. Something a little different. However, this is my 2nd one.

[BlrwestSiR]

11 minutes ago, JohnB said:

Agreed. Something a little different. However, this is my 2nd one.

I've built one too and still have 2 in the stash. But I'm waiting on a XIV conversion before I build them. 

[JohnB]

19 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I've built one too and still have 2 in the stash. But I'm waiting on a XIV conversion before I build them. 

After toiling along on the P-63 this will be like a walk in the park! Can't beat Tamiya.

[Bomber_County]

I’ve seen one built up so...............

 

[JohnB]

7 minutes ago, Bomber_County said:

I’ve seen one built up so...............

 

This is my 1st one.

[Bomber_County]

Very nice John, I was reading that some guys do not like the removable panels etc etc.....is this buttoned up tight ?

 

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Bomber_County said:

Very nice John, I was reading that some guys do not like the removable panels etc etc.....is this buttoned up tight ?

 

Thanks Phil. Yes, buttoned up tight. The removable panels are too gimmicky for my tastes. I either button 'em up or leave 'em off altogether.

[Sturmbock]

Hi John!

I have wanted to build the Mk XVI for a long time, but I always avoided it!  I will watch with interest!

Lutz

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey John 

 Check out the Rexx exhausts they are really a great upgrade for this kit. They are abit delicate but perfection comes with a price...lol

Ron G 

[JohnB]

1 minute ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey John 

 Check out the Rexx exhausts they are really a great upgrade for this kit. They are abit delicate but perfection comes with a price...lol

Ron G 

Thanks Ron. I'll take a look.

[JohnB]

10 minutes ago, Sturmbock said:

Hi John!

I have wanted to build the Mk XVI for a long time, but I always avoided it!  I will watch with interest!

Lutz

You are missing out Lutz. LOL

[Lothar]

On 6/18/2020 at 10:42 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

I've built one too and still have 2 in the stash. But I'm waiting on a XIV conversion before I build them. 

Do you insist on a conversion for the Tamiya or would a (fantastic) resin conversion for the PCM Mk.IXc fit the bill?

Apologies for highjacking your thread JohnB.

[nmayhew]

depends on how confident you are with your skills I suppose?!

I have the set mastered by Radu Brinzan and it looks pretty sharp up close, but not sure my skills could mate it with anything and it not be obvious it was a hack job

hence i will be using the cheap as chips Revel IX!

 

[JohnB]

Why don't you guys just PM each other? Much appreciated.

[Lothar]

12 minutes ago, JohnB said:

Why don't you guys just PM each other? Much appreciated.

Sorry, won't happen again.

[JohnB]

47 minutes ago, Lothar said:

Sorry, won't happen again.

[JohnB]

Time to replace my old photo.

[JohnB]

Starting on the interior. I'll use my P8 compass for a reference.

[BlrwestSiR]

Holy crap! John's building a 1/1 Spitfire.  

That's going to take a lot of shelf space. 

[JohnB]

12 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Holy crap! John's building a 1/1 Spitfire.  

That's going to take a lot of shelf space. 

[Jeff]

any update yet, John?

[JohnB]

39 minutes ago, Jeff said:

any update yet, John?

Working on it Jeff. Just getting the interior parts sorted out and painted, etc. Photo soon.

[Clunkmeister]

John, I have this kit in the stash and it's hollering to me as well....