SimonCornes Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) I’m after some opinion please. As the PCM kit of the XIV is becoming hard to get hold of there are 2 conversion options - AA or Grey Matter. Which is best? I have an AA conversion and it’s cheaper than the Grey Matter alternative but is the GM one better? I’m interested to know what you think! Thanks Edited June 19, 2019 by SimonCornes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, SimonCornes said: I’m after some opinion please. As the PCM kit of the XIV is becoming hard to get hold of there are 2 conversion options - AA or Grey Matter. Which is best? I have an AA conversion and it’s cheaper than the Grey Matter alternative but is the GM one better? I’m interested to know what you think! Thanks I would say neither because both sets really 'look' hand sculpted, OK I've only got the cowling set for the Revell MK 24 at the moment but it was produced from the original data and CNC machined out, to have that manufactured look. I reckon the firewall frame no.5 is probably not that much out on the Revell/Matchbox kit. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I used RB Productions/WB Productions conversion, and if you can still find one anywhere, I thought it made a fine model in the end. MikeC, nmayhew, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 yep that's the one I have - hand made it certainly does *not* look the finish on it is pretty damn good i plan on using it with a Revell IX in a "if I f*ck it up I've only blown a £25 kit" kind of project lol MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: I used RB Productions/WB Productions conversion, and if you can still find one anywhere, I thought it made a fine model in the end. One possible problem besides finding the conversion kit is that is was designed for the PCM Spitfire kit. It takes some work but can be made to fit the Tamiya kit. Out2gtcha, Rick Griewski, Kagemusha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 I am feeling inclined to go down the Grey Matter route but to go for a Mk 18 instead then I’ll know the answer and have another mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Graham, any chance you’d do a griffin cowl to fit the Tamiya Spit? BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, seiran01 said: Graham, any chance you’d do a griffin cowl to fit the Tamiya Spit? It's already done but I'm going to release it with the Engine as well. Graham thierry laurent, Rick Griewski, Ralph-D and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Excuse me while I drop everything and do a happy dance Out2gtcha, Rick Griewski and BloorwestSiR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 I’ve changed my mind, just to be contrary. I will go for the AA conversion as that includes the recesses for the wing radiators and at £30 plus postage, it’s a very good deal! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 All useful stuff, but what mark of Spit ever had a Griffin engine? I know of several had a Rolls-Royce Griffon ... BloorwestSiR and nmayhew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 hours ago, GrahamF said: It's already done but I'm going to release it with the Engine as well. Graham Wow that’s cool! will there be lots of hacking involved or are you aiming for as close to drop fit as you can get? BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, MikeC said: All useful stuff, but what mark of Spit ever had a Griffin engine? I know of several had a Rolls-Royce Griffon ... Hangs head in shame!! BloorwestSiR and nmayhew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 5 hours ago, GrahamF said: It's already done but I'm going to release it with the Engine as well. Graham I just knew that I would need 2 Tamiya Mustang kits! A happy happy for me also. thanks Grahmn Rick Kagemusha and BloorwestSiR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 8 hours ago, GrahamF said: It's already done but I'm going to release it with the Engine as well. Graham Any chance we can have both options? One with and one without the engine? Looks like in going to have to stock up on Tamiya Spitfires again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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