Airfix Spitfire Mk-IX 1/72nd scale.

[Tigerdh82]

Hi all.

I decided to have a bash at an old friend of mine from when I was a kid.

The 1/72nd scale Airfix Mk-IX Spitfire.

I remember it being my pride and joy when I was about 7 years old.

I believe it wasn't even painted and it's prop didn't rotate but I loved it.

Will have pics for this project when it's underway.

(God I don't remember the kit being this poor compared with the later airfix spits and other companies models LOL)

 

[flyjoe180]

Hi Tiger. I built this rather average kit a few months back http://www.scale-models.co.uk/aircraft-pictures/15856-airfix-1-72-spitfire-ix.html

It was a great way to get back into the hobby but it was, as you say, a poor kit. Have fun with the landing gear and the general fit. You will make friends with putty and sandpaper for sure. And watch those propeller blades! I had two which fell off twice, once during construction and again during varnishing.

 

[Tigerdh82]

I have done a few test fits and it seems to fit quite well except for the overlap of the fuselage by about 1/2 to 1mm at some points .

I think it will be a job for my stanley blade to flush down the fit when its sides are together.

 

[Tigerdh82]

I have been sure busy getting to know Mr Filler with this one.

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[Tigerdh82]

Hay Flyjoe have you some pics of the spit you did. I'd like to see it

 

[flyjoe180]

Hay Flyjoe have you some pics of the spit you did. I'd like to see it

Yep, in the link in my previous post above. Here it is again: http://www.scale-models.co.uk/aircraft-pictures/15856-airfix-1-72-spitfire-ix.html

I knew you'd make pals with putty and sandpaper

 

[flyjoe180]

BTW nice progress, it doesn't look as though you have sanded too much detail off it. Almost ready for primer/paint?

 

[Tigerdh82]

Your right I was lucky not to have to do too much work with the sandpaper as I think my kit was a little better on the tolerances.

I must say you did a fine job on yours it looks sweet.

Hope mine ends up looking at least half as nice LOL

 

[Tigerdh82]

Job finished and I do wish it was a better molded spit.

was interesting seeing the old girl again in all its glory.View attachment 48880View attachment 48881

although its a horror I did enjoy this build.

I last built this kit as a child of about 7 and it was in blue plastic with it's wheels up I remember.

Had many a dogfight in my room and the memories flooded back.

God I'm sad.

Just a few extra decals and I wanted the gloss finish to reflect a museum piece

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[flyjoe180]

That turned out well Tiger, nice job done on a terrible kit. What's next then?

 

[Tigerdh82]

I'm not sure yet I think I need to see what takes my fancy.

maybe another blast from the past.

What was your first kit built to any standard.

Mine was an Airfix Messerschmitt Me BF109-G6 series 1

just built in it's blue plastic with the decals all put on in the wrong place, I remember my brother telling me I was daft.

 

[colin m]

Nice to have a blast from the past - old kits can be simply just fun.

Colin M...

 

[flyjoe180]

My first kit was a Macchi Saetta, a Revell kit. I must have been 8 or 9, I painted it overall gloss green :tongue: Still got it somewhere along with its Hurricane adversary! They have had many battles over the years.

 

[mossiepilot]

Hey Tiger thats a really nice looking Spit despite its age.

Well done mate.

Tony.

 

[Saber]

Very nice job I made one of them many years ago a really big one, the fumes from the airbrush nearly killed me lol I know make sure I wear a mask and have plenty of ventilation.