Airfix Spitfires 1:48 x2

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Its been a while since i posted in here so thought i would start a new thread.

Airfix's Spitfire Mk1/11 and MkIX/XVIe 1:48

Im goin to build a MkXVIe with a few extra addons, not sure on a Mk1 or Mk11 yet for the other.

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The Mk1/11 cockpit built up, Ive added some belts made out of Tamiya masking tape, but other than that its OOB

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For the MkXVI ive gone alittle different, the tail surface is very thick so instead of sanding it down to create a thinner surface ive cut the tail off Airfix's old MkVIII kit, I think this kits is a re-boxing of a old japanise product. The tail surface on the MkVIII kit is much nicer. After comparing dimensions in a SAM publication 1:48 plan to get the correct length, I started work.

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I am interested please keep the build thread coming.

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Nice detail for an OOB 'pit!

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Nice detail for an OOB 'pit!

I Think the cockpit walls are same as the Airfix old MkV, although not to everyones tastes it does come up well with a little dry brushing and a mucky wash:) I did sand the sides of the seat down. I have a Aires up grade seat for the LF MkXVI.

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MK1

What I've tried to do is fit a brace across the lower forward section, this is to push the fuselage out slightly so to reduce the gap between the wing and fuselage, saves putting lots of filler in and losing surface detail. The wings arnt attached yet, just test fitted

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MkXVI cockpit built up, ive added a Aires seat, few bits of piping. Also put an extra frame at the back of the seat frame/armor, just adds alittle depth when looked at through the cockpit.

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Mk1, Airframe, wings are now glued in postion, ive cut the tail planes off so they can be postioned lowered. Next stage will be sanding down any seams and making the whole thing look like a plane :)

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MkXVI sporting its new tail

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Coming along well there Yorkie(brave man putting the tail wheel on at that stage though, I would be on the floor fighting with the carpet monster if I did mine that early!)

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Not realy for this thread but just a quick picture of my 1:32 Beaufighter project

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Is that the old Revell kit or has a new one slipped under my radar?

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Old revell kit mate

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Spits are looking well! Interesting to see the Beau in progress, as I just added one to the stash myself. Think I'll have to add to the rather sparse interior as you seem to have.

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Just preping both spits ready for primer. Hopefully put some new pictures up this weeknd.

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Fineally managed to get the Mk1 into primer. Just need to sort out a few imperfections and then ready for its colour

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MkXVI ready for its first coat of primer.

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Funnily enough, I've just been building a whole PILE of 1/72 Spitfire XVIs.

Looking forward to seeing the finished articles!

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Fineally after an age i've managed to get back on the spitfires, MkXVI now in its primer ready for paint, prop and undercart mocked up at moment

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I've got the Airfix Club edition Spitfire XVI to build. I've heard the decals aren't great, but that's not a big deal as I've got a couple of alternative options.

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Mk1 painted up, i inteneded to use Hannants acrylic paints for everything but due to the airbrush braking i had to do the dark green from a Tamiya spray can. Now ready for a coat of floor polish.

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