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Bill Gilman (Navy Bird)
US

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc

Escala:
1:32
Estado:
Terminado
Empezado:
March 9, 2017
Terminado:
July 8, 2019

During the height (depth?) of my Bendamustine/Rituxan chemotherapy in 2014, a very fine gentleman from Australia sent me the fantastic 1:32 scale kit from Tamiya of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc. The generosity of this man was at once unbelievable and at the same time a beautiful gesture to someone going through a very difficult and trying time. I will forever be grateful to him, but I feel quite guilty for not yet starting it. Time to fix that!

But what scheme to do? There were more than a few Mk.IX Spitfires I dare say. Well, after some lengthy discussions with @Edward M (Procopius) at some Irish pub in downtown Chicago, over some delightful Scotch if I recall, the initial plan is to model EN398 - but not when Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson was flying her. Everyone does that one. Rather, since I like nose art and watched too many Saturday morning cartoons when I was a lad, I was intrigued by the Popeye markings on EN398 when the pilot was Ian Keltie in March 1943. Consequently I acquired that sticker sheet from EagleCals.

Whilst looking over the sprues, it became apparent to me that this was an opportunity to create as fine of a replica of the Spitfire that I could produce. Accordingly, I've been collecting aftermarket accessories over the last couple of years. A separate stroke of good fortune occurred when I started shopping around - somehow I was lucky enough to be the 10,000 customer (or something like that) at the Barracuda website and won a gift certificate. I promptly cashed it in on several of their goodies. What I have now may not be everything that is used or needed. We'll see how it goes as the build progresses.

This will be a long project. To do justice to this magnificent aircraft in 1:32 scale, it cannot be rushed. I hope to treat each sub-assembly as a separate model in and of itself, and I will take several intermissions to keep the mojo strong.

PS. I'm back in remission now and have just about finished my treatment. My last chemo this time around will be in July of 2017. The fight was two and a half years this time, but we beat it back again. That'll teach those bloody little buggers.

Inventario de proyectos

Kits completos
60319
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc
Tamiya 1:32
60319 2009 Nuevos moldes
Conjuntos para detallado y conversión
BR32011
Spitfire Cockpit Upgrade Part II
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32011
BR32008
Spitfire Starboard Cockpit Sidewall
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32008
BR32004
Spitfire IX Rocker Covers with Logos
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32004
BR32001
Spitfire Seat with Leather Backpad Tamiya
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32001
BR32005
Spitfire five slot mainwheels
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32005
QB 32 143
Supermarine
Spitfire Mk.VIII - Fishtail Exhaust for Tamiya
Quickboost 1:32
QB 32 143 2010 Nuevos moldes
BR32002
Spitfire door with separate crowbar Tamiya
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32002 2011 Nuevos moldes
BR32003
Spitfire Cockpit upgrade set Tamiya/Hasegawa
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32003 2012 Nuevos moldes
BIG3286
Spitfire Mk. IX (Late) Tamiya
Eduard 1:32
BIG3286 2010 Nueva caja
YMA3220
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc early Tamiya
Yahu Models 1:32
YMA3220 2017
Calcas
EagleCals EC32-116
Spitfire Mk.IX
Eagle Editions 1:32
EagleCals EC32-116 (EC#116) 2008 Nuevos moldes
Máscaras
MM32105
Spitfire Mk IX for Tamiya
Montex 1:32
MM32105 2010 Nuevos moldes
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Álbumes de fotos

144 imágenes
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc (Tamiya)View album, image #131
1:32
1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc (Tamiya 60319)1:32 Supermarine Spitfire C wing - Hispano 20mm cannons in fairings (Master AM-32-016)1:32 Spitfire Mk.VIII - Fishtail Exhaust (Quickboost QB 32 143)11+

Comentarios

1 12 October 2014, 01:01
Erik Apunkt
Terrific piece of kit! Go for it! 👍
12 October 2014, 01:09
Bill Gilman
Soon - still doing my research. 🙂
12 October 2014, 01:11
Bill Gilman
Finally started - a photo gallery will be up soon! Please take a moment and read the project description. Thanks!
13 March 2017, 20:05
Augie
🙂 Will be watching Bill, Bloody glad to hear you have it on the ropes.
13 March 2017, 20:34
Erik Houghton
That's a wee bit more bigly than usual for you, Bill 😄
19 March 2017, 17:35
Alec K
This will be a pleasure to watch!
19 March 2017, 17:47
Bill Gilman
@Erik - that she be. I used to build 1:32 all the time, but switched to 1:72 because of the diversity of subjects, and the ability to display them all without having to put an addition on the house!
19 March 2017, 17:50