Tamiya 1:32 Spitfire IXc

[Alun Wells]

After a long 'leave of absence' due to time restraints and lack of mojo, have had my eye on this one for a long time, so will keep you posted. Had some difficulty obtaining one, due to low stocks, but got there in the end.
Will show progress from time to time, but as usual. the mould quality looks superb. Masking, PE all included, along with small screws, magnets and metal shafts.
Cheers
Alun

 

[spanner570]

About time you showed again!

Me likes....

 

[scottie3158]

I'm in always love a spit.

 

[Alun Wells]

About time you showed again!

Me likes....

Been lurking though!!

 

[Alun Wells]

Made a bit of progress, office under way. Going for out of box build. Not planning to by any extras on this one. Apologies for state of my mat, will remember to turn it over for next update!
Cheers
Alun

 

[Jim R]

Hi Alun
Nice to see you back. It's big, it's Tamiya and it's a Spitfire - win, win, win.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Nice to see you back posting again Alun. And a nice start.

 

[Alun Wells]

A quick update, office going together well, everything fits like a dream, a few touch-ups on paint and will close up the area. Jim and Ian, thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Alun
PS used clean side of mat!!!

 

[Alun Wells]

A further update, thanks Ron and Steven for looking in.

Closed up the fuselage halves, office complete except for gunsight. Easy closing, absolute brilliant fit, another Mr T triumph.
Also started on engine and turbo, lots of detail and well engineered, really enjoying this one.
Cheers
Alun

 

[Fernando N]

Nice to see you back Alun, neat looking office

 

[colin m]

Apologies for state of my mat

Now then, there's nothing wrong with a battle scarred mat, clean mats worry me.
Anyway, this is looking very nice. This kit was my first Tamiya 1:32. I was quite stunned by it.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Alun. Agree with Colin, a dirty mat is a productive mat

 

[Steve Jones]

Hi Alun

Great to see you posting on the forum again. Sorry to hear life got in the way of your hobby. I wish you all the best and I hope the build goes well for you.

Steve

 

[Jim R]

Hi Alun
Seems to be going together well in typical Tamiya fashion. The detail looks sharp.
Jim

 

[Alun Wells]

Evening All,
Thanks for looking in, and comments left. Fernando, Joe, Colin, Steve and Jim, it is nice to be back in business.
Been working on the engine, the detail is awesome, have built the frame for engine mounting, just the 'plumbing' to add. The engine screws on to the fire wall/ bulkhead, some magnets and metal plates added for engine covers, very small magnets attached, but my tools keep jumping on to them when close, so quite strong.
Have done a dry run with engine mounting, all seems to fit perfectly.
Very impressed with the Tamiya quality, but it now seems the norm for them.
Cheers
Alun

 

[Alun Wells]

Evening All,
A quick update:- engine is complete, a few small touch-ups to be done. There are 2 magnets in the underside tank, one in the top, and some metal plates built into the subframe to pick-up magnets in the engine covers.
The wing assemblies are in progress, along with flaps, ailerons, tail control surfaces, and rear wheel. A dry fit of the wing and fuselage, and it fits together like a glove, stunning quality.
More soon,
Cheers
Alun

 

[spanner570]

Neat work Alun.

Business as usual soon? You and the lads stay safe.

 

[Alun Wells]

Neat work Alun.

Business as usual soon? You and the lads stay safe.

 

[Alun Wells]

Not made a big difference, 18 shouts since lockdown began, one of the busiest stations in Wales

 

[scottie3158]

Alun,
Nice work.