1/32 Tamiya Spitfire IXe- 442 Sqn RCAF

[RaceFuel]

Hey all, 

I know, I know..."another Tamiya Spit"..but hey, it is what it is. This is my first serious large scale build, having previously been an exclusive 1/48 guy. Doing A IXe from 442 sqn, RCAF, specifically Y2K (MK304). Fairly well known Spit, but I wanted to do something than JEJ's or Pierre Clostermanns, etc.   Using Tamiya so far, namely XF-71 for the cockpit green. I know it's not an exact match, but I intend to come in with some AB502 oils and pigments which will skew the color tone off normal anyway, so I figured I'd use what I had on hand and I knew would play well given our local weather conditions.  Used the BarracudaCast remote contactor box and AceMaker gyro junction box.  Planning on keeping the crew door shut but the canopy lid removable, so there won't be a ton of visibility in it, but enough. 








Unfortunately this is where this build ended...a garage accident resulted in this kit and several others being destroyed. 

Such is life. 

Edited December 31, 2023 by RaceFuel
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[LSP_Kevin]

Great choice for your first project! Look forward to following your progress.

 

Kev

[Rockie Yarwood]

Nice start! Will follow along.

 

Cheers,  Rockie

 

[Uncarina]

Nice start and great subject!

 

Cheers,  Tom

[John Stambaugh]

Beware my friend. After this build you might never go back to 1/48.

Will follow along and thanks for sharing.