Airfix new tool 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc Build. Part two. 

She's a beauty Les!!

Glad to help and than you for your donation.

Working on part 5 today!!

Thanks for watching!

You're welcome

Thanks Jason. Did your rudders arrive yet?

@@NigelsModellingBench nope but post is all over the place, will let you know when they arrive

Thank you

Oops!! I got it wrong again!!

No problem Nigel it’s like the panel under the tail fins the kit gives you the mk9 fixed tail wheel but there clearly planing a mk8 or even a mk7 too

Oops!! I got it wrong again!!

@@NigelsModellingBench or an early F MK.XVI which was basically the Mk.IX with the Packard Merlin - those also had the fixed tail wheel. Will need new exhaust stubs I think. But the XVI is closer to the IX than the VIII is. Loving this build Nige and pleased you've decided to do it out of the box.

Yes.

Thank you

Yes Will, but it will still "stain" flat paint.

Funny you should say that Ed, I was looking at that tonight and thinking i would test fit the leg before assembling the fuselage.. saying that.. I've spread mine so maybe will be OK?

Good spot John.. I was wondering what the attachment under the pilots seat in the centre of the former was for? I wonder if it's in the kit, just missed from the instructions?

@@NigelsModellingBench If you find it, I'll be watching Part Three of your build.

I'm filming part 5 right now mate. I've had a good look through and cannot find it. i reckon the tool designer left it out on sprue D and it would now cost thousands to tool it.

About 60/40 71/21

Thank you@@NigelsModellingBench

Thank you. Sorry no, 4K takes an age to upload on my broadband.

@@NigelsModellingBench Ok no problem, thank you.

Tamiya 1/32.. period!!

Not sure mate. I have found some fettling is required to get the forward two cockpit formers in but the firewall fits perfectly. I have covered the fit issues of these in part four of the series, nothing but a little sanding and scraping. There is an issue with the fit of the tail wheel leg, but again. a little scraping is all that's required.. again covered in no 4. John has noticed Airfix have omitted the control rod from the column that goes back under the seat...

Front

Apparently, nothing?

Any 1/24 Sutton seat belt should do you. Go for the Laser cut ones. The masks I use are the brilliant ASK ones.

@@NigelsModellingBench Thanks that's very helpful 👍👍, hope you Jess and your mum have a great Christmas

It's an Airfix Model World step by step guide Brian. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=580385540755387&set=a.356133296513947

Card??

@@NigelsModellingBench should be plasticard. Spell check 😂

Oh OK. Look out for styrene sheet. Be wary of those who claim they have styrene when it's really ABS. Go for Plastruct or Evergreen.

In a word.. yes. All Mr. Surfacer can be thinned and sprayed. I would recommend thinning it to where you and your airbrush are happy. one cannot use percentages as mr Surfacer thickens with age.

@@NigelsModellingBench Thickens with age eh? Sound a bit like me. Thanks!

No?? I'll probably never enter a competition so it makes no odds really??

I reckon it's static??

Try "pointed tool" in google images?

Lots.. X-22, LP, aqua gloss, MRP, Mr Hobby, AK....