Maurice 337 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 2 xmh53wrench and MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice 337 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick32 161 Posted February 12, 2014 Always a pleasure to follow a Tamiya Spit build, so i'm in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted February 12, 2014 Looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench 810 Posted February 12, 2014 Did someone say "Racer"? You have some crazy skills with the airbrush!!!! Nice start! 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice 337 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice 337 Posted February 13, 2014 In Canada it's a completely different importer. Thank you, Peter for your concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice 337 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. 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 26,533 Posted February 14, 2014 Nice progress Maurice! Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamme 112 Posted February 14, 2014 Really nice build so far. Cheers, Jamme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice 337 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. 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
