Granger Davis Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hello, everyone, One thing I can profess is that I am not a Spitfire expert! My conundrum is that I want a Mk. IX yet Tamiya USA has the Mk. VIII for sale. Out of curiosity, how quickly can I get to a Mk. IX withe the Mk. VIII kit? I know I'll need the sprue with the fixed tailwheel as opposed to the retractable one but does the Mk. VIII kit also have the proper ailerons, or will I need to go to Ebay for that? Thanks for any help you guys might be able to provide me with.... if it isn't possible, I suppose I'll go with a RAF desert scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 You can usually buy separate sprues at ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granger Davis Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, aircare84 said: You can usually buy separate sprues at ebay. Yes sir, that's what I was thinking.... I almost did that to build a -1A Corsair out of the Birdcage one in my stash, but I ended up changing my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 There are plenty of options for the Mk.VIII, and for me it's the best looking Merlin variant. Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granger Davis Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kagemusha said: There are plenty of options for the Mk.VIII, and for me it's the best looking Merlin variant. I agree and if I could find some markings for a Mk. VIII in the classic RAF green and gray camouflage, I would definitely go for it. Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Granger Davis said: I agree and if I could find some markings for a Mk. VIII in the classic RAF green and gray camouflage, I would definitely go for it. There were a few sets out there in a scheme like that. Victory Models made one but I think its OOP. You could piece a scheme together if you can find code letters and serial numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I think I have a Tamiya Spit in the for sale pile, if you are still looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: I think I have a Tamiya Spit in the for sale pile, if you are still looking. You'll still be listing more stuff here then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Yes, will definitely be listing mire stuff. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) You just need the sprue for the tailwheel. The VIII uses a small insert that you glue to the wing for the shorter aileron. You could always just glue that to the end of the aileron instead and then it would be the full width. Edit: I think the VIII kit has both short and full span ailerons in the box. Carl Edited January 8, 2021 by BloorwestSiR Granger Davis and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Granger Davis said: I agree and if I could find some markings for a Mk. VIII in the classic RAF green and gray camouflage, I would definitely go for it. If you're happy to use masks there are a couple of Montex sets, although both cover the same aircraft. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MXK32134?result-token=7bwV5 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MXK32188?result-token=7bwV5 1 hour ago, BloorwestSiR said: You just need the sprue for the tailwheel. The VIII uses a small insert that you glue to the wing for the shorter aileron. You could always just glue that to the end of the aileron instead and then it would be the full width. Edit: I think the VIII kit has both short and full span ailerons in the box. Carl It does. As Carl says, you just need to source the parts for the fixed tailwheel. Edited January 8, 2021 by MikeC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 23 hours ago, BloorwestSiR said: You just need the sprue for the tailwheel. The VIII uses a small insert that you glue to the wing for the shorter aileron. You could always just glue that to the end of the aileron instead and then it would be the full width. Edit: I think the VIII kit has both short and full span ailerons in the box. Carl The MkVIII kit does contain the longer span ailerons. From an external only perspective, this just leaves the issue of the issue of the fixed tail wheel to replicate, and I would have thought this not that difficult if you used the closed door option with the door detail filled, and either the kit tail wheel modified or find a suitable replacement in your spares box if you have such a thing. Internally, the MkVIII kit is way too much of a MkIX for this part of the build to be an issue, which is the only disappointment of the MkVIII kit. The Mk XVI kit is very different from the low back Spitfires and it is a pity that Tamiya didn't put the same level of difference into the MkVIII. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 1:11 AM, Granger Davis said: I agree and if I could find some markings for a Mk. VIII in the classic RAF green and gray camouflage, I would definitely go for it. The kit itself comes with marking for a RAAF grey green option but as Mike says there are loads of options out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granger Davis Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks a million for all the replies, you guys have helped tremendously! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) Just remember to use the elevators with the extra balance. They are included in the Mk VIII kit. Edited January 20, 2021 by Cheetah11 Granger Davis, MikeMaben and Derek B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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