Grunticus Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 A lot has been written about Revell's 1/32 Spitfire IX, and no review can help itself and HAS to compare it to Tamiya's, a four times more expensive kit. Well I do love Tamiya's kits, but can't pass up on this cheap Spit. Hence, my first build on LSP. I switched to 1/32 a while ago because my eyes need bigger things It will be finished as one of these two, haven't decided yet but lean toward the bottom one with the larger roundels: Starting with the cockpit, I added a few tidbits to make it look a tad more interesting (and expensive ) BiggTim, AlanG, Fanes and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Welcome aboard, sir! Always love a good Spitfire build, and it looks like you're off to a great start already. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Nice start - now I want to revisit my stalled Revell Spit build Are you planning to add any aftermarket parts? The seat cushion begs for a replacement seat! Edited November 13, 2019 by Fanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I really enjoyed mine. I think revell are giving good value for money with this one. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Welcome! Great way to introduce yourself, with a Spitfire that's a little bit different. Enjoy it! The Revell kit still has lots to offer for the price, and builds up nicely. ...and I know what you mean about having eyes that no longer like the smaller scales. Richard MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 It's a good kit but the dihedral is a bit flat. Always love a Dutch Spit. Groeten, Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Fanes said: Nice start - now I want to revisit my stalled Revell Spit build Are you planning to add any aftermarket parts? The seat cushion begs for a replacement seat! No aftermarket will be hurt in this build. The seat, while not perfect, looks okay enough I believe. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Cees Broere said: It's a good kit but the dihedral is a bit flat. Always love a Dutch Spit. Groeten, Cees Yes it needs help (see below). BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) Some progress. The instrument panel's raised details do not correspond to the decal at all. Shame. Probably the Mk.II panel in the kit. Both sidewalls with some dirtying-up. But the end-result is passable after a bit of weathering. I still have to add the gunsight and compass. Wing fit leaves something to be desired (could be me of course), especially the right hand side. Not exactly putty-territory.... From sprue I made a spreader with small metal wire protruding a tiny bit in to the receiving plastic so it will not slip, secured with siper glue. Much better and within putty territory: Squeezing the wing dihedral in will also lessen it a tad more. So far, this Revell does not dissappoint me. Edited November 13, 2019 by Grunticus Added images Victor K2, Trak-Tor, Lothar and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Grunticus said: No aftermarket will be hurt in this build. The seat, while not perfect, looks okay enough I believe. Did the dutch Spits have the armour plates behind the seat installed? Revell simply forgot to include one in their kit.. The Revell seat depicts a post war seat cushion which may apply to your Spit. Nice fix on the wings. I'm taking notes for my build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Grunticus Where have I heard that name before ? Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Fanes said: Did the dutch Spits have the armour plates behind the seat installed? Revell simply forgot to include one in their kit.. The Revell seat depicts a post war seat cushion which may apply to your Spit. Nice fix on the wings. I'm taking notes for my build! They most probably were delivered with them installed. I have no idea if MK632 had it while wearing this livery. I did think about adding it but reasoned it was just dead weight post WW2 and was removed. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, MikeMaben said: Grunticus Where have I heard that name before ? Nice work. Thanks Mike. Hmm, maybe Britmodeller or Hyperschale? MikeMaben and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Got a bit of work done on the wing seams. First I masked them off. Next I filled them with Vallejo acrylic putty. I never used this before and am quite impressed with the stuff so far. The tube has a tiny nozzle which helps to apply it precisely. It dries quickly but needs time to dry hard enough for sanding. Obviously I found that out by being too impatient Then I smoothed it out with a wet finger, let it dry, and lastly applie a final layer of good old Tamiya putty. I know for a fact it sands out ver smoothly, the Vallejo stuff I will test in that respect on another part of this Spit. I also started on the lower engine cover. To get that to fit snuggly one needs to reserve an hour of their time, but I got it to fit nicely without the need of much putty as i do not like sanding. I still had to invest time, just not in sanding. Plus, the adjescent detail would be destoyed by sanding. That makes me lazy or efficient depending from point of view Pics will follow next time. Still happy! MikeMaben, R Palimaka, daveculp and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Good to see you posting over here on LSP Grunticus! Your Spit is coming along beautifully. Grunticus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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