Michael louey Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) After building a Mk XIV, I felt like I was on a bit of a run and decided to break open the Xtrakit Mk XII. In general, the kit went together pretty well for a limited run kit. Only a few items to address - 1. The kit supplies some wing bulges to be fitted only to some airframes (including MB882 which I built) however there are no pictures showing these at all - I left them off. 2. Two sets of wheels are supplied - covered and spoked. I saw photos of MB882 with both and I think the "covers' are only temporary when at rest - I used the spoked ones. 3. The antenna is very blobby and I got a pack from Quickboost and used one as a replacement. 4. The sky of the kit decals looks a bit dark to me but the special font/size is pretty hard to find so I just lived with the kit decals. I experimented with a Model Master Ocean Grey compared to the Humbrol version on my Mk XIV. Looks a bit bluer in cast. Not sure which is more accurate as both seem in the ball park of my MAP chips. I noticed a post on "Aces shot down by Spitfires" listed this airframe as having shot down "Bully" Lang which was quite interesting to find out. I really only chose the subject as many of the photos (and this was a well photographed airframe) were taken when flown by Don Smith a RAAF 'ace'. I always try to model an airframe with an Australian connection where possible. Some consider the Mk XII the prettiest of all the Spitfires - Ventura uses it as their logo! Cheers Michael Edited April 18, 2018 by Michael louey Postimage issues 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Nice job on that Michael, the XII is a special favourite of mine & yours has captured the look of it to a tee. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That's very nice Michael ! Lovely paintwork. There is something about the canopy I like a lot, it just looks far better than many I've seen (and tried to fit and paint!). Great photographs too. TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That's a nice paint finish, very smart. I too like the MkXII, one day I'll get around to building the Xtrakit one I have in the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Beautiful job. Love the XII. I so need one of these kits, but can't get hold of one for love nor money... Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 love it. I think the Ocean Grey looks good. I too am a XII fan and have built this kit. I believe they are as rare as hen's teeth now. I noticed while building it that the thrust line is somewhat different to later Griffon variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Beautifully done. The Ocean Grey looks better than the Humbrol version to my eye. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks for the comments. I didn't realise the kit was so rare these days. I'd be up to tackling a 2nd airframe with the fixed tail wheel but I think I can wait until a new kit arrives! Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice Spitfire,I never managed to get one of these kits so am allways hoping they will reissue it as it's like rocking horse doings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice Spitfire! This particular airframe is on my "Spitfires To Build" list. The old "Aircam Aviation series No. 8" has great photos of MB882 so a very accurate model can be built. To my eye this kit looks better (much more like a Mk. XII) than the Airfix 1/48 offer. The nose of the Airfix kit doesn't look "right". Best Regards, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wonderful Mk XII Michael, and a treat to see in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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