JefH Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone. Been away from the forums for a couple years due to some personal apathy towards aircraft builds. I made a start on this kit last May but, couldn't get past the engine and cockpit before putting it back in the box. But I recently visited the USAF museum in Dayton while travelling with the family and I'm ready to jump back into LSP subjects. I'm building this Tamiya 1/32 XVIe as a plane from 443 Sqn RCAF in Aug 1945. The powerplant and cockpit are fairly out of the box except for some wiring added, Eduard instrument panel and HGW belts. Here's where I picked it up last week. I intend to place it on a small base with a side engine panel removed and a mechanic inspecting the engine. I used masks to make the large C1 roundels, HGW wet transfers for the stencils and decals from Kageros Top Colors 24 book. The Kagero diagram showed the landing gear bulges so I included them. After fact I learned that may or may no be correct. The engine still needs to be glued to the fuselage, which I hope will tighten up some of the gaps. Also 2nd gloss coat should also help unify the sheen near the stencils. Good to be back and revisiting all the great work on this forum. I'll do my best to stay motivated and drag this one over the finish line. Thanks for looking. Jeff Edited July 5, 2023 by JefH photos not working MikeMaben, spartacus2000, Javlin1 and 25 others 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I think you have built the one I am also working on but I cannot see the pictures. Jens JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefH Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Shoot. Will fix. - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Looks really nice. JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Nice to see you back and very nice looking Spit! Regards. Andy JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Pretty impressive comeback! Great choice of markings too. Welcome back and hope you're able to keep up your enthusiasm. We need to see more work from you. Richard KUROK and JefH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 That looks beautiful Jeff, and it’s great to have you back! Cheers, Tm JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Welcome back, Jeff! Looks great. Kev JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 You will not be allowed to leave again without permission !! Excellent work on the Spit too btw. JefH and Furie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefH Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Very small update. After a quick enamel wash and a satin varnish I let the clear cure for a few days. I initially felt that maybe the wash was too subtle, but after the satin varnish I'm happy enough with where it's at before I get into more serious weathering. Since I plan to leave the port side engine cover off I added a little more wiring to busy it up. On the topic of cowls I will have to glue down the lower one because the gap is just enough to drive me crazy. The canopy and windscreen and both just dry fitted at the moment so I can fit the gunsight nearer completion. While the clear was curing I wanted to build a small 1/35 vehicle to accompany the spit in a small diorama. Initially I was planning on building a Canadian Military Pattern 15cwt Truck from IBG, but it was a nightmare. Warped sprue and short shot doors. I've had iffy luck with IBG stuff, but they're probably my favourite company for the subjects they choose to make. So as a backup I jumped into a 1/35 Tamiya Jeep. From what I understand although RAF Sqn weren't typically issued with jeeps, RAF TAF units were since they operated from unfinished forward operating airfields. My initial plans it to have the Jeep parked close to the Spit with the mechanic using the hood as a workbench. Sorry for the delays, but thanks for looking. - Jeff Edited September 17, 2023 by JefH photo error John Stambaugh, rafju, JeepsGunsTanks and 21 others 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 That looks stellar Jeff! Cheers, Tom JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Looking nice , cool jeep, never seen one marked like that. JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 That looks great, Jeff! Kev JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 The Spitfire and Jeep both look terrific. Both builds to be very proud of Matt JefH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) On 7/4/2023 at 8:14 PM, JefH said: The Kagero diagram showed the landing gear bulges so I included them. After fact I learned that may or may no be correct. I find the phrase "So prove me wrong!" useful in such circumstances. I'm doing a XVI atm, so appreciate this model all the more Edited July 23, 2023 by MikeC JefH and dennismcc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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