discussion 1/32 Supermarine spitfire MK.1XC Tamiya

[chameleon 2009]

Hi every one just finished this build for a client, they wanted the same markings and very little weathering, so as is depicts the twin seater based at big hill, to which they had just been up in and flown, enjoy.


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[Guest]

Very nice Mike. Some work has gone into that. Very nice detil and finishes.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

Great work there.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Mike I bet your client is well pleased with it. I know I would be

 

[Guest]

Nice model Mike!!


Ps: it's me....or the canopy isn't on the correct position...?

 

[Robert1968]

Nice model Mike!!
Ps: it's me....or the canopy isn't on the correct position...?

I agree with you Pollux it looks back to front as the angled edge meets the front of the cockpit glass and straight fits into the rear radio part of canopy eg given


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[Robert1968]

Very nice build and looks very well weathered and I like the prop giving it some animation too


Awesome


Robert


Ps I agreed with Pollux about the canopy glass but this is no pull down on your building ability as it looks awesome

 

[chameleon 2009]

yep your dead right on the canopy, good job its not glued on, phewwwww

 

[monica]

great job Mike,do real like the looks of her,


and the client,should be very pleased with her,

 

[Guest]

I forget to mention!! I love the pilot

 

[eddiesolo]

Lovely work Mike, quality build and the pilot is a great touch.


Si

 

[colin m]

Very nice, I might have to go and build a Spitfire now.

 

[PhilJ]

Nice one Mike it's funny to see how models differ slightly manufacturer to manufacturer.


I didn't include the antenna wire when I did mine and I really wanted to but I read that it was integrated into the mast on the mk. IXc, it would be interesting to find out if anyone one has any views on this.


Lovely build Mike and love the pilot


Cheers


Phil

 

[Guest]

Looking good mike.


Scott

 

[flyjoe180]

Great build Mike, the customer must be very happy.

 

[Guest]

Thats one sweet looking Spit!

 

[Guest]

Enjoyed.


I'm sure this will go to a very happy customer

 

[geegad]

nice spit bud and really love the scarf flapping in the wind top stuff

 

[Guest]

Looking great Mike

 

[Guest]

Nice one Mike it's funny to see how models differ slightly manufacturer to manufacturer.
I didn't include the antenna wire when I did mine and I really wanted to but I read that it was integrated into the mast on the mk. IXc, it would be interesting to find out if anyone one has any views on this.


Lovely build Mike and love the pilot


Cheers


Phil

Yep! I have a view on this- In the Spitfire Mk VIII, there was no radio mast, and the MK VIII was basically a Mk IX with extended range and higher altitude limitations. There was probably no mast on the Spitfire MK IX. As a matter of fact, as I scour my reference books, there is definitely no mast. I did put a mast on my Mk VIII, so I am not guilt free..... However, it is now gone


John