Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk8 (completed)

Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:52 AM

These radiators really "look the part" with a bit of a pinwash

The rest of the engine assembly was a tad fiddly, (was the same on my P-51) but it looks nice.

Theuns

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:09 PM

If I had a choice to build only these easy shake n bake Tamigawa super kits I wouls gladly do so....however my budhget only allows mt kits of about 1/3 to 1/2 their price so I am mostly stuck with kits that you need to "work at"

This spitty does not belong to me ;-)

Theuns

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maxfax

Member since
September 2008
From: Ancaster, Ontario

Posted by maxfax on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:29 PM

Nice work!

It looks like this kit comes together well, with lots of detail. I don't know why I am drawn to the kits which require too much work to get a good result.

On the bench: Revell 1/72 HCMS Snowberry

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 11:42 AM

Here is the wingroot fit on the Tam spitty, a light sanding and it will be ready for paint. Only thin cement was needed, no filler.

The engine took about 90 min to assemble ready for paint.

Good progress for only 3 days work

In the meantime I painted all the bits for the engine mounds and firewall.

Theuns

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, January 8, 2017 11:48 PM

Gorgeous work, Theuns!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 8, 2017 10:23 PM

Howzit Raymond, nice to hear from you again :-)

The engineering on these Tamiyas are just so much fun to build.

Theuns

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Raymond G

Member since
December 2013
From: Greenville, TX.

Posted by Raymond G on Sunday, January 8, 2017 12:36 PM

Hey Thuens! Haven't talked to you in a while... I hope all is well... Looks like you've got a good start on this Spitfire. I have an old college prof. that loves the things... I'm going to keep an eye on this project. I'm wanting to build one for him. Raymond

On the Bench:

U.S.S. Arizona (Revell)

P-51D Tribute (Revell)

57 Chevy Bel Air

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 8, 2017 11:18 AM

All detail is out the box except for the copper hydrolic libed to the right side controller aswell as the throttle quadrant's control pudhrods.

On my mustang I preshaded the sidepannels but the effect made for a to dark look so this time I just did a pinwash to give some depth.

Theuns

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rooster513

Member since
September 2014

Posted by rooster513 on Saturday, January 7, 2017 7:05 AM

Nice start! Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

-Andy

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, January 7, 2017 6:04 AM

Theuns, this is a premier masterpiece that goes together with your eyes closed. In your hands it will assemble itself. Great choice excellent pick! I will be following. I think I did the grey nurse version.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Theuns

Member since
April 2010

Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk8 (completed)

Posted by Theuns on Saturday, January 7, 2017 5:57 AM

Yesterday I was asked to build a 1/32 Tam Spitty Mk8 for a friend.
Need;ess to say I was interested to see how well it builds after my recent experience with the Tam Mustprang.
I woke at 0600 to pouring rain and with all my plans shot to hell I started this kit expecting another longterm build.
However I was surprised how quick it is going sofar.
Here is the basic components of the cockpit sofar.

Painted in Humbrol RAF interior...

The parts take very little if any cleanup compared to the damn revell 1/32 Spit Mk2 I am busy with.

It will be in the colours of the USAAF in Italy 1944.

Theuns