Bill Bunting Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) This is the Airfix Spitfire FR MkXIV in 1/48. Built straight out of the box, Tamiya paints. It's a good kit, but not a great kit. Definitely a lot of room for Airfix to improve to the level of Tamiya and others. There were the fit issues documented elsewhere and good detail. That said, it's the best choice for this Mk. It will be displayed at our museum alongside an F24 Camera, aerial photos and binocular magnifying glasses. Will update this with photos of the display when it is done. Edited September 1, 2021 by Bill Bunting 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Nice, I always like a Spitfire although the MkXIV is no favourite. But that's a beaut. It'll look great in the museum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Lovely work, I really enjoy seeing this kit built as I'm yet to get my own. Minor question: what happened to the mainwheels? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, k5054nz said: Lovely work, I really enjoy seeing this kit built as I'm yet to get my own. Minor question: what happened to the mainwheels? Ooops! I forgot to remove the masks. There's always something you see in the pictures. Also just noticed the pitot is not installed and the nav lights aren't painted. Fix it tomorrow.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Excellent Spitfire! I'm looking forward to photos of the museum display (I might 'borrow' some ideas, since I'm working with a Swedish Photo Reconnaissance museum…). Slick work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanond Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A handsome build. It is even more elegant being posted in flight. Nanond 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Control surfaces appropriately defelected; perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 15 hours ago, Natter said: Control surfaces appropriately defelected; perfect. Of Course! Thanks for noticing. But honestly I didn't adjust the spade grip and rudder pedals. 🙃 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Excellent job Bill,.... and it will enhance the display no end. You need to do a PRU Blue Spit to display alongside it now though!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: Excellent job Bill,.... and it will enhance the display no end. You need to do a PRU Blue Spit to display alongside it now though!! Yes, I wanted to do a PR XIX in blue originally but I can't find a 1/48 kit anywhere. Thanks for the kind words! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Nicely done, looks really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Is the stand from the kit? Looks like the ones you get in GWH kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Is the stand from the kit? Looks like the ones you get in GWH kits You score 100% in model aircraft stand identification! Yes it is GWH stand. Very handy things they are. I would like to make it taller but it will do for this role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 17 hours ago, Bill Bunting said: Yes, I wanted to do a PR XIX in blue originally but I can't find a 1/48 kit anywhere. Thanks for the kind words! I have a feeling that Airfix may re release the 1/48th kit soon mate,....... maybe with different decals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Great job, well posed, catches the superb powerful lines of the XIV! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Love them flying! Nothing against three-wheelers, but those shapes look great in its natural habitat ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 What a cracking Superspit. Great work and will look great on your Museum display. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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