1/32 Tamiya Spitfire MK VIII 31ST FG

[F-104nut]

My Local hobbytown was have a50% clearence on some kits . So i couldnt pass on picking up the 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk VIII for $95 . So i decided to clear the bench and start on it . Going for for a Fargo Express 31st FG scheme . So here is hwhere i am at tonight

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Sorry if i am borring you with all of my WIP post


Brian

 

[fubar57]

I for one love WIPs

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Great price. Will watch with interest.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[F-104nut]

I for one love WIPs

THANKS

 

[F-104nut]

More parts cleaned up on the Spitfire tonight. Amazed at the amouunt og parts and detsil on the cockpit. Just a few things letft yp do then time for primer. I am curious if the 31st FG ever used the 30 gallon belly square tank that comes in the kit kit ? Also trying to find a the proper 1/32 USAF pilot for the kit in resin if anyone knows ?

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Brian

 

[Wurger]

 

[F-104nut]

Some more progress on the spitfire tonght . 43 parts later and the wing is assembled . Took a few hours but 47 parts latet and the Rools Royce engine is built . The detail on the engine is very detailed. Also assemled the firewall and engine mount. Stilla few more things left and time for primer. Going to build this model with the engine displayed with panels left off

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Brian

 

[fubar57]

Very nice, lots of detail. With regards to the belly tank...

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Very nice details indeed

 

[Wayne Little]

Great pickup Brian, this is a superb kit.

have been working on finishing mine on and off over the past few weeks.....from an early group build (GB14) it was 90% complete when I put it aside..and just didn't get back to it...

 

[F-104nut]

Very nice, lots of detail. With regards to the belly tank...

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Thanks that is what I was look for !! I now will put the belly tank on mine

 

[Crimea_River]

The engine detail looks great. I hope they gave you the ignition harness that runs down the top between the two cylinder banks.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[le_steph40]

Nicely done so far!

Agreed !

 

[F-104nut]

The engine detail looks great. I hope they gave you the ignition harness that runs down the top between the two cylinder banks.

Probably not on this build till i practice dooing it first. But thnaks for a the idea ona future project

 

[F-104nut]

Spent the more gluing more parts. I am amazed by the detail and amoiunt of parts in ther enigine area . I am now pretty much ready to start spraying primer .

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Brian

 

[fubar57]

Very impressive