Rob Probert Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I've recently finished converting the classic Hasegawa 1/32nd Spitfire MkV into a PRXIX using the Grey Matter conversion set. Using the Hasegawa kit as a basis, the nose was cut off just in front on the cockpit and replaced with a resin Griffon; the tail fin and rudder was removed and again replaced with resin; stabilisers and elevators were replaced; the wing was modified by removing the radiator and oil cooler and replacing them with the larger dual resin radiators for the PRXIX; other fairings were also removed from the wing and the raised detail sanded off to remove all traces of the guns and their access panels; the camera ports were cut out and glazed with Krystal Kleer; the kit's original transparencies were replaced with the pressurised set up using the vacform conversion parts; a new resin propeller was added, and finally I scratch-built the intake on the left side of the cowling as this was the only part missing from the conversion set. I used Xtracolour enamels to finish the model as a post-war PRXIX in the attractive PRU blue and grey scheme. Decals didn't come with the conversion so I made these up from Xtradecal roundel and serial sets. DSC_0038 DSC_0041 DSC_0042 DSC_0044 DSC_0046 DSC_0048 DSC_0051 Although it was quite a complex conversion with a lot of resin, the parts fitted the Hasegawa kit very well and on the whole it was a fairly straightforward job. It makes a long over-due addition to my Spitfire collection. Rob 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Oh yes! Lovely! Most gorgeous high backed Spit ever! Well done on a tricky conversion. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just gorgeous Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Beautiful result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Holy surrender, you converted that from a Vb? Hats off sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Very nice, well done. Richard in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 That's stunning. Fantastic work and finish. If mine comes out half as good as that I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Lovely. I'm thinking of doing a PR XIX myself with this conversion; what's the conversion kit like? (In terms of part quality, pouring blocks, crispness of any panel lines, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Stunning ....... I like that a lot Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 That is an absolutely amazing looking Spitfire! Great work, very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Probert Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Lovely. I'm thinking of doing a PR XIX myself with this conversion; what's the conversion kit like? (In terms of part quality, pouring blocks, crispness of any panel lines, etc) Many thanks - the conversion kit was very crisp, with finely moulded panel detail. Pouring blocks were small and easy to remove. Just a little light sanding here and there was all that was needed. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Ooh! That's nice. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daldroflas Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Amazing conversion work Rob and a superb paint job. Such a beautiful aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Very nice model and paint finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 A very stylish Spitfire! Beautiful work. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Beautiful model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Williams Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Excellent work. I do like a PR Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That really is a special piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Very nice Rob, really like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Now, that is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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