Marmaduke Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Greetings everyone! This is a build that I started late last summer. My builds usually take a while due to family stuff and my own a.d.d. but this one is taking a little longer since we moved recently and the holidays. Anyhow, this will be my version of Tamiya's Supermarine Spitfire mk IXc. I originally intended to build it straight oob but that didn't last long. I've added a resin seat and cockpit upgrade as well as the cockpit door from Barracuda and will be dressing her in Eagle Cal decals. I'll be doing the Polish fighting team scheme in honor of my Polish wife! If my updates are a little slow please bear with me, I build slow. The Barracuda control column next to the kit part The Barracuda seat next to the kit part Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Here's a few more pics. Sorry I hadn't taken more during the build. I promise to take more along the way! Couple views of the dash Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sharp work mate! Kev Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Looking really good! This kit is a nice one for picking up and leaving off, due to the fit and quality. I'm doing the same! Cheers, Tom Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I was able to get a bit of painting done this weekend... First a coat of Mr. Surfacer.... Then a coat of middlestone Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Got a little more painting done...... all taped up and ready for dark earth paint is on and ready for unveiling... lawman56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Excellent progress on the Tamiya Spit. Glasd you added Roy's cockpit detail set - they really add to the level of the finished model. I used them on my Spit and can't say enough about them. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Good stuff, this MkIXc is looking sleek. Which polish markings are you going to use? Skalski Circus? ood idea dedicating the build to your wife, I might do the same. Edited February 8, 2014 by Maurice Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Great looking Spit! FYI-take as long as you want or need for your builds. I've been working on the same armor build for close to a year now. I think you'll find most of us take a decent amount of time on a build. It just looks quick because we post everything at one time, once we're done! Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for the kind words gents! I've got some of the decals done. I had some trouble at first and ended up having to remove the roundels from the wings. I knew it couldn't have been the aftermarket decals so I blamed the testors rattle can clear. Sure enough, after a coat of Future, the decals started to behave nicely. Hopefully I can get some pics posted tomorrow. Maurice: Her markings will be ZX 1 which according to my research was flown by several pilots of Skalski's circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Current pics with a good portion of the decals done... Bill Cross, lawman56 and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sweet! Great job. Cheers, Tom Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Terrific stuff mate! Kev Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Really nice painting job. Cheers, Jamme Marmaduke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ok, so I know it's been a long time since my last update but no worries, new pics should be up this week! All I have to do is find the time to take them, upload them and post them! Ugh! My job sure gets in the way of my modeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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