Maurice Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) In the mean time the Mustang paint is cured and if I can find the lower cowling, I'm launching this new project. This is, IMHO, the sleekest of all Merlin powered Spitfires, Supermarine Spitfire MkXVIe RACER 6. Cooper Air Race July 1949. I'll use Lifelike decals 32-011 and Barracuda post war 3 slots wheels with radial thread. Edited February 16, 2014 by Maurice xmh53wrench 1
Guest Peterpools Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Maurice WOW, one good looking Spit and looking forward to the build. What part are you looking fr on your Mustang, as I have some spares and if I can find it, it's yours. Peter
Maurice Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 Thank you Peter, the part that is missing is the lower engine cowling, those that are very thin. The kit comes with just one.
Guest Peterpools Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Maurice, I'll take a look and see if I have one. Doesn't look good but you never know. I you need a replacement, as I lost a few parts, I made one hone call to Tamiya USA and the parts were shipped no charge and it took only ten days. Peter
Nick32 Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Always a pleasure to follow a Tamiya Spit build, so i'm in!
xmh53wrench Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Did someone say "Racer"? You have some crazy skills with the airbrush!!!! Nice start!
Maurice Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you guys, for the encouragment. Peter, just checked with Tamiya Canada and they will charge me CAD$11 + shipping&handling for the part. At least I will be able to complete the kit. Thank you for the heads up.
Guest Peterpools Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Maurice. Went though my Mustang left over parts and sorrow to let you down but I don't have the cowl. I'm a bit surprised that Tamiya is changing you $11 plus shipping. Did you contact Tamiya USA or does Canada have a different Tamiya importer? Peter
Maurice Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 In Canada it's a completely different importer. Thank you, Peter for your concern.
Maurice Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Fuselage and wings assembled, this kit is a dream, gets together beautifully. Next engine assy and cowlings so I can start the painting process.
Guest Peterpools Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Maurice WOW ... your Spit is looking tremendous ... and talk about flying ... holy cow are you making progress. Keep 'em coming peter
Maurice Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Thank you guys. Engine assembly completed with painting and weathering. Cowlings with magnets and canopy masking next and this baby is going to the paint shop.
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