Adam Maas Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well, the build's on, just baby-steps so far Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Next up is filling on the wings and assembling the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 And it's coming along steadily Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Next up is filling the wing gaps (and ports for the outer .303's, I've already shaved the vents) and getting the nose assembled on the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Loking good so far, not a bad kit the Airfix MkIX/XVI, goes together quite well and is the only kit with the correct bulged upper cowling for a Mk XVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 A little more work done, inserted some sprue as a spreader bar in the fuselage to reduce the wing root gaps. Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 And the wing and the underside of the nose are on Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr The fit is very Airfix, so some putty work is up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Putty work is mostly done, just need a bit of Mr. Surfacer 500 to fill a few small imperfections Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr I should be painting in a couple days. This build's gonna come in just under the wire I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm afraid life interfered here, no time to build in the last week so I didn't finish in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 That's a shame. It was looking good. Whilst you won't be able to enter the model in the Group Build gallery please feel free to continue your build thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Well, I've found some time, so while it's after the end of the GB, I'll continue the build thread. I've sprayed the bottom MSG and finished up the interior along with the canopy. Airfix Spitfire MkIX/XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Next up to to mask off the bottom, and spray the OG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 And it did finally get finished. Airfix Spitfire LF.XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Airfix Spitfire LF.XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Airfix Spitfire LF.XVI 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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