Typical Tamiya kit. This one has the Aboukir filter as I just could not put that atrocious Vokes thing on something as pretty as a Spitfire. The pilot has certainly not been subjected to wartime shortages, 'cause he just barely fits into the cockpit!
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She is a looker. I got one about 95% done myself and the kit just fell together
Thad
Nicely done! How did you manage to get the pilot into the cockpit? I tried on my last one and he wouldn’t fit for me. I also have one of these on the bench- great kit. [tup]
MS, oustanding build as usual! Looks REAL! Thanks for sharing…Harv
Dang real looking.
Ga-Gorgeous.
Excellent build as usual. Wish I could pump them out as fast as you.
Regards, Rick
Simply gorgeous, Mstanley. That is a winner for sure mate. Thx for posting.
…Guy
I mean really now… he’s like a machine. But cranking out beauties.
Well done, great looking Spitfire[tup]
She’s an outstanding looking build! I’d been eyeballing that kit for a little while too. What’s your take on it? Easy build?
Well done![tup]
Great stuff[tup] THe wethering is top notch.
Oooooh… I like! Very nice! The weathering is especially nice. Those desert birds got beat up. Great work!
10,000 Ninja Bonus Points for a Spitfire build! [;)]
What can I say, it is Tamiya. Hardest part was getting the pudgy lil’ pilot to fit in!
Very pretty, indeed, Mstanley. A beautiful build. I agree that the Aboukir is a lot easier on the eyes, but don’t be to hard on the Vokes. If nothing else it served as a reminder that the Spitfire, elegant as she was, was a serious fighting machine. The Spits that flew off the Wasp to come to Malta’s aid had 'em and I don’t imagine anyone on that embattled island turned them away for looking a little awkward! I see what you mean about the “chunky” pilot but the fact is the Spitfire cockpit was pretty narrow - perhaps we can give him the benefit of the doubt!
Cheers and admiration,
Biggles
Lovely build![tup]
Good looking Spitfire. Thanks for sharing.
Its nice to see another Spit[:)] especially such nice build like this one! I like the camo , soft edges and nice detail enhancement. Great build.