tomprobert Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The Spitfire PRXIX is my favourite mark of the breed, and with no kit currently available of this iconic photo-recce version I have decided to convert the original issue Revell 1/32nd scale MkI into the PRXIX using Grey Matter's conversion set. So, the plan is to use this as the basis for the build... S1030026 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr and combine it with these resin parts... S1030029 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030033 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr to hopefully make a large-scale version of this Griffon-powered beauty. I've begun by removing the parts needed from the standard MkI wing and plugging the gaps with plastic card. The oil cooler, radiator and carburetor intake have all been blanked off in preparation for the aftermarket parts. The cartridge-ejector ports are the next items that'll need filling: S1030037 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr More updates will come as the build progresses. Tom andromeda673, Lars Befring, Girlscanplay2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 ooooo this is gonna be cool tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) hi I started my conversion from the Pacific coast MK XIV , I think it's the easiest way , same fuselage except the particular things of the recce version ( of course ) but it's basically the same .Well sorry to mess up , but You choose the "hard way" with a lot of stuffs to graft , with some forthcoming issues . but I am not you , and I will follow this WIP with interest .....If ......you are interested or curious by my build , you can find the built thread here . it's not perfect but you can find some info ......good "luck" if I dare to say , and above....happy modeling Alain Edited June 23, 2015 by alain11 tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Awesome project, Tom! I have this old Revell kit in the stash, and have pegged it for a prototype conversion some day. Really looking forward to watching this one play out. Kev tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 hi I started my conversion from the Pacific coast MK XIV , I think it's the easiest way , same fuselage except the particular things of the recce version ( of course ) but it's basically the same .Well sorry to mess up , but You choose the "hard way" with a lot of stuffs to graft , with some forthcoming issues . but I am not you , and I will follow this WIP with interest .....If ......you are interested or curious by my build , you can find the built thread here . it's not perfect but you can find some info ......good "luck" if I dare to say , and above....happy modeling Alain I had forgotten about the Pacific Coast MkXIV, you're right that would be easier. Still, I've started now! Will look up your build though, thanks. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) These should help http://s536.photobucket.com/user/taylortony/library/Spitfire%20wheel%20and%20cowl?sort=4&page=1 http://s536.photobucket.com/user/taylortony/library/Spitfire%20MKx1x?sort=3&page=1 http://s536.photobucket.com/user/taylortony/library/Spitfire%20MKx1x/more%20Spit?sort=4&page=1 Edited June 23, 2015 by TonyT tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hello Tom, Just dropped by to see how you were doing ... any progress updates... I've got as far as scratch-building the undercarriage bays, but that's it I'm afraid. I've got lots of other builds on the go, and have been working on getting a few completed before going any further with this project. It's not forgotten though, and at some point in the not-too-distant future I'll get cracking again Tom Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 WOW! This is shapping up nicely mate! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Don't forget one more Greymatter part - GMAA3226 Lower fuselage centre section - this part gives this kit the "gull wing" shape at the rear of the wing/fuselage join rather than the highly inaccurate flat area on the kit parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Don't forget one more Greymatter part - GMAA3226 Lower fuselage centre section - this part gives this kit the "gull wing" shape at the rear of the wing/fuselage join rather than the highly inaccurate flat area on the kit parts. Thanks for the info on this Doug - I'm planning on doing a lot of work on the wing anyway so will rely on my own fair hand for this one I've dragged this project back onto the bench this week, and have made some good progress with the conversion of the Spit MkI into a PRXIX. I've been concentrating most of my efforts on the fuselage, as there's quite a bit needed to bring it up to the PRXIX standard. The original kit lacks any sort of decent interior detail, and what was there was sanded away and the sidewalls and floors have been replaced with a resin set from Aires. I think it's actually for the Hasegawa MkV, but with a bit of modification and creative thinking the main cockpit area is a close enough resemblance to the later mark, and when compared to the Airfix 1/48th cockpit is certainly passable. The rear of the cockpit is totally different on the PRXIX, and being pressurised I have had to make numerous modifications. There is a rear pressure bulkhead at the rear of the cockpit, along with a shelf where the oxygen system is mounted (yet to be made and added), and behind that is the camera bay. This has had the rear bulkhead made, as well as the internal structure added and the framework for the cameras themselves, which was all made from Evergreen strip. Camera ports have been added to the lower fuselage, and the access doors opened up: S1030097 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030103 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr The nose has been roughly sliced off at this stage in preparation for the new resin nose and Griffon engine: S1030086 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030084 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Work has continued on the wing, with the gear bays being scratch built, the shell casing ejector ports filled and the radiator and oil cooling housings blanked off and sanded flush. The whole wing has been sanded extensively to remove panel detail in preparation for my own details to be added: S1030089 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030096 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr And with a dry fit of the Griffon, the graceful lines of the PRXIX become apparent: S1030082 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030078 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Now, if momentum stays with me I think I'll have a bash at the tail. Until next time, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Fascinating conversion and scratch building skills Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wow this is a bit epic, I remember building the same kit years ago and it was good but pretty dated, so the thought of converting it to an PR XIX is pretty mind blowing, will be watching with interest. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Lovely work as usual, Tom! Fantastic stuff to watch. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 well this is going to get interesting, will be following this one for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 It's been a while but there's a little more progress to update you on... I've got the interior finished off with some paint and etch belts etc, as well as some "let's raid the spares box and see what we can find to represent some cameras" type scratchbuilding in the rear fuselage. Forgive the horrible lighting in the picture below - it was dark and wet outside when I took this so stayed indoors instead! S1030107 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr With the fuselage halves joined I then added the nose section, removed the kit's original Mk1 tail fin and inserted the Grey Matter resin replacement, then made the joins good. The parts needed a quick lick of filler, but on the whole fitted really well to the Revell donor kit. The wings have finished their modifications (note the filled in and primed gun bay covers) and have also been joined to the fuselage, again with the joins made good: S1030113 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030117 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030119 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030122 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr S1030124 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr The next task will be to add the stabilisers before embarking on the radiators etc. I'm having a lot of fun with this! Tom Lars Befring, MikeC and alain11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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