Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire KH-B - Genessis-Models

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TedUSA

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Posted 1515795241 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

If you have seen photographs of the same plane with both styles of elevators, then choose the part that YOU like best. If you can’t make the decision, then wrap both parts in paper, close your eyes and have someone shuffle them around. Open your eyes and pick one. __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Timbo

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Posted 1516022561	Reply with quote #17

Lots more bench time this past weekend and the progress shows. It looks like a plane, minus the front of course. After my dilemma about the elevators I found a website, spitfiresite I believe it was called, that spelled out all the changes to the Mk.IX from previous versions of the plane. It was very helpful and made my decision to go with the later style elevators much easier. Again, I can't emphasize enough how great of a kit this is. I cut the part off the sprue, clean it and it just fits. No fooling around to make things work a real joy. As you can see from the photos, the airframe is finished as is the landing gear, I just haven't attached it yet. The next step is to build, paint and install the engine. Once that is done, which will probably take some time, this baby will be on to primer and paint. DSC_0397_1515983750039 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr DSC_0398_1515983749840 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr Thanks, __________________ Tim
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vdbo76

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Posted 1516038779	Reply with quote #18

Almost finished ;-). Very nice progress and she’s looking great! Really motivates me to spend time with my build :-) __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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TedUSA

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Posted 1516039592	Reply with quote #19

You are setting records for speed here! Inspiring! __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Revilo

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Posted 1516046513	Reply with quote #20

The pilot looks awesome and the progress is really remarkable. Good work! __________________ Cheers Oliver Switzerland On the bench: P-51D Mustang, 1:48 by Tamiya Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, 1:24 by Airfix
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HRoberts01

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Posted 1516107273	Reply with quote #21

Quote: Originally Posted by Timbo I cut the part off the sprue, clean it and it just fits. Where is the fun in that Great progress __________________ Best regards Hugh
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Timbo

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Posted 1516114708	Reply with quote #22

Thanks for all the comments guys, I cleaned up most of the seams last night with just the leading edge of the wing still to do. I also got started on the engine, which is a mini kit in itself. I agree, when the kits fits as nice as this one does it's kind of like building a lego kit. Faster build means more time to paint and weather. Thanks, __________________ Tim
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vdbo76

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Posted 1516128678	Reply with quote #23

Very true, so I have great expectations for your paint job, lol I do have the Tamiya Mustang in my stash. Following your build really makes me wanting to start the kit :-) __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Timbo

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Posted 1516129528	Reply with quote #24

I also have the P-51 kit in my stash, maybe we should do a SIG in the future for Tamiya 1/32 Mustangs...... I'm sure we're not the only ones with the kit and looking for a reason to make it next on the list to build. Oh and I hope I live up to your expectations for the engine. __________________ Tim
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Revilo

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Posted 1516135117	Reply with quote #25

Quote: Originally Posted by Timbo I also have the P-51 kit in my stash, maybe we should do a SIG in the future for Tamiya 1/32 Mustangs...... I'm sure we're not the only ones with the kit and looking for a reason to make it next on the list to build. So we are three already ;-). __________________ Cheers Oliver Switzerland On the bench: P-51D Mustang, 1:48 by Tamiya Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, 1:24 by Airfix
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vdbo76

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Posted 1516142397	Reply with quote #26

Like the idea :-) __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Jamone2

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Posted 1516228883	Reply with quote #27

Make it four, i have one too Quote: Originally Posted by Revilo So we are three already ;-). __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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TedUSA

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Posted 1516276668	Reply with quote #28

gotta love the mustangs! __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Timbo

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Posted 1516284433	Reply with quote #29

Hi everyone, Not a big update for you today but I sprayed the engine sub-assemblies and the frame work in their respective colours. I still have to glue them all together and theen pick out a few parts here and there with some additional colour. Once that's done it'll be on to weathering. The first photo is of the engine sub-assemblies and the others are of the sprayed engine and frame. DSC_0394_1516245977501 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr DSC_0395_1516245977631 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr DSC_0396_1516245976603 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr DSC_0397_1516245974813 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr Thanks, __________________ Tim
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TedUSA

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Posted 1516290728	Reply with quote #30

These small steps and details are great! Makes me feel like I am in on the build. Nice pictures too. Thanks! __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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