ththtttu7 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) It'll be a short WIP as it's an easy build. Excellent detail inside and out, and no need to use any filler or sanding. Thanks for looking. Edited June 4, 2019 by David A Collins 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Nice work David, and quick. I started mine this afternoon and it looks like a very nice kit. My only complaint so far is the size of some of the sprue attachments on sprue d which for those not in the know is the sprue with all the small parts. Look forward to more progress James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, franky boy said: Nice work David, and quick. I started mine this afternoon and it looks like a very nice kit. My only complaint so far is the size of some of the sprue attachments on sprue d which for those not in the know is the sprue with all the small parts. Look forward to more progress James Yes, fair point regarding the sprue attachments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Aluminium top coat applied. It really highlights the fine surface detail well, and that it goes together accurately. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 That's a very nice finish. Can you tell us what paint you're using please? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: That's a very nice finish. Can you tell us what paint you're using please? John Hi John, Nothing special I'm afraid. Just rattle cans. The acrylic grey primer was Humbrol, and the top coat a few mist coats of Humbrol Silver 11. Spinner and props are Humbrol Matt Black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 That was a quick build! Looks great from this distance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Very nice so far. I picked up mine yesterday but it will be a while before I start it. The detail looks great, at least as seen through the plastic bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Looks a lovely model so far, nice finish too. Keep up the good work All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Nice work again David. How is the fit of the cowling over the instrument panel? I hope it's better than in their mk V kit. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 That looks really good. Nice work. Mine is in the post from Hannants! Delivery I hope before the weekend. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Yowzah! Not my scale, but very happy for you 1/48 modelers- it looks like you've finally got a very accurate Mk XIV! Wonder if Airfix will follow up with a highback at some point? Looks like a Mk XVIIIe would be an easy conversion- bet one of the aftermarket outfits (Can you say Freight---?) is tooling up the fin and rudder with the 'z' trim tab as we speak! What you have done so far looks great, BTW- can't wait to see the RFI photos...next to the XII, the XIV/XVIII are the prettiest of the lot, in my biased opinion! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 not much point in anyone tooling up the Mk XVIII style rudder when it's included in the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Once I make the serial it will be marked as SM927. Later in its life, but still retaining the C-type roundels under the wings. Note the cockpit-green section of fuselage under the canopy. Edited June 8, 2019 by David A Collins 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWilko Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 3:28 PM, 72modeler said: Yowzah! Not my scale, but very happy for you 1/48 modelers- it looks like you've finally got a very accurate Mk XIV! Wonder if Airfix will follow up with a highback at some point? Looks like a Mk XVIIIe would be an easy conversion- bet one of the aftermarket outfits (Can you say Freight---?) is tooling up the fin and rudder with the 'z' trim tab as we speak! What you have done so far looks great, BTW- can't wait to see the RFI photos...next to the XII, the XIV/XVIII are the prettiest of the lot, in my biased opinion! Mike I have had one bought for me as a Father's Day present by my daughter and her beau,(one isn't sure whether they're gearing one up for retirement!!), but looking at it through the bag,it does appear to have the larger rudder with the "Z" trim tab already in it and looking at the instructions, one is to use it on the post-war all silver II(AC)Squadron option as our friend above has built. Didn't the XVIII have slightly different wing access panels due to it being a true"tropical"version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Looking very nice indeed, great work. Mine arrived today, looks a lovely model. Thanks for sharing All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, DaveWilko said: I have had one bought for me as a Father's Day present by my daughter and her beau,(one isn't sure whether they're gearing one up for retirement!!), but looking at it through the bag,it does appear to have the larger rudder with the "Z" trim tab already in it and looking at the instructions, one is to use it on the post-war all silver II(AC)Squadron option as our friend above has built. Didn't the XVIII have slightly different wing access panels due to it being a true"tropical"version? Yes- Z-tab on the rudder and new panels to house tropical emergency equipment where the outer gun bays used to be on a C wing., IIRC. See a good topic discussion on this very subject with photos, text, and drawings related to the XVIII, which next to the XII, is the nastiest-looking Griffon Spit, in my humble opinion! There was also very good discussion on the early/late XIV/XVIII fin and rudder with photos and text. @Troy Smith and @Graham Boak would be your go-to guys on that, as well as @John Aero Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 09:28, franky boy said: How is the fit of the cowling over the instrument panel? I hope it's better than in their mk V kit. the tank fits fine, as long as you make sure everything lines up and the mould lines are scraped off, the kit design means it is possible to not realise this is a problem until it is a problem though, as several builds here have shown 1 hour ago, DaveWilko said: Didn't the XVIII have slightly different wing access panels due to it being a true"tropical"version? yes, this should show you what is different 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Build finished and in RFI: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just as an anecdote, i built the Falcon Vacformed Mk 18 in the late 20th century. It was rather simplified in detail but i managed to dress it up with parts robbed from the Otaki Mk VIII and an aftermarket propeller made by an obscure company called CooperDetails. For its time, it fit very well. I always liked the Mk 18 more than the XIV. I think the broader rudder made it look better. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 STUNNING build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 3:28 PM, 72modeler said: ...next to the XII, the XIV/XVIII are the prettiest of the lot, in my biased opinion... Yes, though you forgot the Seafire 46.... sex on wings. Stunning build, David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Yes, though you forgot the Seafire 46.... sex on wings. Stunning build, David! OK, I'll give you that one, and the Seafire XV and 17! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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