Revell spitfire mk IX 1/32 scale

[robemcdonald]

It’s been a while since my last build thread, so I thought it was time for a new one.

I picked up the kit on Wednesday from hobbycraft for £15. I thought I’d get straight on it as I’ve got a bit of creative block on the 1/24 mosquito.

It’s no Tamiya kit for sure, but for £15 it’s a bit of a bargain.

I’m going to try and build it within a week.....

I started last night on the “office” as is the way with most aircraft kits.

Parts cleaned and sub-assemblies in place.


Some paint, decals and light weathering later.



I made up the harnesses from Tamiya masking tape painted XF78 wooden deck tan and some left over bits off an old fret of photo etch. I think it looks okay.

I made the decision to just build it straight out e box with no add ons. The plan is to build the Tamiya equivalent soon, so this is practice.

[caterhamnut]

Looks fantastic - got sucked in to Hobbycraft as well - bargain for 1/32nd!

[robemcdonald]

The cockpit is identical on the MK II in your hobbycraft stash.

[caterhamnut]

Hadn’t realised that both Mk’s were in the sale - back again then! 😄

[robemcdonald]

Bit more progress. It’s a simple kit, so it’s coming together quickly.

[robemcdonald]

Painting done (for now at least) and clear coat on ready for decals.

[robemcdonald]

Small update time.

I managed to get the decals on over the weekend and paint the canopy. (Only dry fitted at this point).
Next up another gloss coat to seal everything and then washes.

[Eric Mc]

Looking very nice.

What are the markings?

[robemcdonald]

Thanks very much.

The markings are for 416 Squadron Royal Canadian Air force.

[Eric Mc]

Thanks. I was wondering what the "plant" in the nose art was.

[robemcdonald]

I believe it’s the squadron insignia

[robemcdonald]

More progress this evening.
Wash and light weathering.
Matt coat applied.
Exhausts added.
Glass permanently fixed.
I had to fashion an aerial from styrene (the kit one was sadly lost to the carpet monster)

Edited by robemcdonald on Monday 10th December 21:16

[robemcdonald]

Finished!

Good practice before tackling the Tamiya version in the new year.












Not too bad for a £15 kit

[dr_gn]

Superb! Very nice finish.

Only one other observation - I think the ventral signal lamp lens should be red.

[robemcdonald]

dr_gn said:

Superb! Very nice finish.

Only one other observation - I think the ventral signal lamp lens should be red.

D’oh. I’ll rectify that a bit later.

Thanks for the kind words. I’m really pleased with it.

[dr_gn]

robemcdonald said:

dr_gn said:

Superb! Very nice finish.

Only one other observation - I think the ventral signal lamp lens should be red.

D’oh. I’ll rectify that a bit later.

Thanks for the kind words. I’m really pleased with it.

If you don’t mind me saying - I can see it’s a great looking model, but the pictures don’t do it justice. If you took the images outside on a bright but overcast day (ie no strong shadows), with some neutral grey card curved into a backdrop it would look even better. It would only cost a few pounds, but the effect would be huge.

I often think it’s a shame that people go to great lengths to produce very nice models, but then compromise when showing them online.

[robemcdonald]

Thanks for the advice I will try to get some better pictures today weather permitting of course.

[robemcdonald]

I found some grey card for a background. I’m still waiting for the weather to cooperate though

[danllama]

Amazing work, I can't imagine being that good at modelling.

[robemcdonald]

Thanks very much.
I’m regard to being good though: it’s all relative. I look at dr_gns’ work and think the exact same thing.
I just try and make a little improvement with each build. If I can do it anyone can.