Spitfire MK.IX (Tunisia 43 )

[Chris S]

Hi folks

Im back with another aircraft build . I have to get this one started for a Group Build over on Robs site (Modelers Social Club ) ,The GB is 'North Africa ' So I have chosen to do a Spitfire piloted by an American Ace Lt. Vic Cabas 4th FS/52nd Fighter Group. This aircraft was stationed in Tunisia in April 1943 ,and to be honest it will be nice to do a Spitfire in a desert camo for a change

This is the aircraft i'll be building ....

And this is the kit Im using .....



I will be making a start on it tomorrow ,so I hope you'll join me for this one ,should be a fun build

Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[winterfritz]

Man, The Spitfire is one sweet looking plane!!
I just got back into modeling with the idea of doing 1:32 WW2 aircraft but was quite intimidated by some of the stuff I see the guys doing out there (pricey too!). So………I kind of fell backwards into some cheap 1:35 armor & am honing my skills on that before I tackle any planes.
Reviewing what’s out there in terms of availability and prices; I’m thinking 1:48 is the way to go.
I’ll be following this thread with keen interest and hope to pick up some good tips!!
Thanks!
WF…..

 

[Fruit]

Sweetness! Seldom do I see Spitfires modeled in US markings - this will be a treat! ;D

 

[ShutterAce]

WF,

You picked the right guy to watch and learn from. Chris is a master.

 

[Chris S]

Nice to have you along guys

Jim ,you're too kind ,nice words indeed ,although 'Bodger' might be more like it ;D

Chris.

 

[Chris S]

Hi all.

I got a bit of a start on the Spit . ;D

Cockpit parts mostly assembled ,the belts come supplied as decals in this kit ,so Im going to use them but i will cut them out on the backing paper to give a bit of thickness to them ,then paint them up a bit .I'll add them after painting the seat.



Fuselage dry fit ...looks pretty good .



Wings assembled .



Finally a dry fit of wings and fuselage ,the fit is good and only a little filler at the front and rear of the belly will be needed ,the root join is perfect



More soon.

Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[Mike T.C.S.M]

Looking sweet there Chris. which company makes the kit ?

 

[Chris S]

Thanks DB . Its the Italeri kit ,seems quite good .

Chris.

 

[Glorfindel]

Chris always a pleasure following your work.

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

I have this kit half built as well....(been sitting for awhile) and was actually going to do the Vic Cabas scheme as well....

I found that the kit went together very nicely, better than I had expected!

 

[Eastrock]

Update looks good, chris seems like this would be in the
Fast Lane! ;D

 

[FlipFlop]

I almost missed this one.
I fell in love with RAFs tropical camo, it looks so good. Looking forward to see this built, count me in!

Cheers!

 

[JMac]

Nice looking Spitfire IX kit Chris. It seems each time you start a new kit, I want to add it to my stash.

 

[Chris S]

Thanks guys ,nice to have you all along I havent been able to get into the spraybooth over the last few days ,hopefully Saturday .

Jason ....I have the same problem ;D

Chris.

 

[FlipFlop]

Tamiya Spitfire Vb Trop kit cought my eye few months ago in LHS and since you started this one i am seriously thinking of buying it and joining you... I checked now, it's still there, they haven't sold it yet. ;D ;D
But i mustn't!..

 

[ShutterAce]

Tamiya Spitfire Vb Trop kit cought my eye few months ago in LHS and since you started this one i am seriously thinking of buying it and joining you... I checked now, it's still there, they haven't sold it yet. ;D ;D
But i mustn't!..

The Tamiya kit is nice. No fit issues at all. I don't know about the Hasegawa one because I've never built it but the cockpit in the Hase is a bit more complete than the Tamiya in my opinion.

 

[FlipFlop]

I haven't seen Hasegawa kit, but this Tamiya, oh man, I would take it in a heartbeat but there are other options for spending money. I've seen a Levi's shirt ;D ;D ;D It is very nice - plaid and everything... [took out last part - someone might get offended even it wasn't my intention you never know]

Chris is going to kill me, i am destroying his topic ;D ;D ;D

Cheers!

 

[Chris S]

Hi folks

Well ,the 109 is done an dusted ....time to get this little lady finished
I do apologize ,but I completely forgot to take pics of the cockpit before slapping the airframe together ....its only built out of the box anyhoo .
The whole airframe went together 'reasonably ' well ,but will require a smidgen of filler here and there (ICM spoilt me ! ) ,once joints are sanded and filled where needed ,there is only a few minor parts to add before paint











More soon

Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[Mike T.C.S.M]

she's looking like a beaut Chris. she also make the 1:72 MK. IX c. I have in my stash look not worth doing . lol

 

[Chris S]

Thanks DB , dont let this put you off mate ,remember this is 1/48 ...not 172nd so there will be a difference

Chris.