Kotare 1/32 I Supermarine Spitfire MkIa I Full Video Build I 

I’m glad you thought it was ok John. You’ll enjoy it mate

Don’t know about “skilled modeller” Robbo but yes it was very enjoyable to put together. Ta mate

You’d think JC. They’ll appear sometime. Thanks mate

You’re making me blush Dan 😊 It is an amazing kit though

Ta Les.. Eduard Lizzie on the bench just now

Thank you Sergio, I’m glad you enjoyed it

I haven’t used that masking putty, if I need a soft edge to the camo, I’d use “white tac” rolled into thin sausages and fill in with tape. I should get that putty though.

@@TimsScaleModelling White tac probably works the same as the masking putty I think. Only ever used the masking putty because a lot comes in the can. I just prefer the softer edge I think. Very good looking build, I cant wait to start mine. I have some of those clay washes, I just never used them because I like oil paints that much. I should use them more though.

Clay washes a great to start off with. Easy to use… build up the weathering from there

That’s great Septic, thanks very much

You’ll really enjoy it Phil. When I build another, I’ll be adding fabric belts. Watch the undercarriage tolerances, very tight.

Thank you, much appreciated 🤘

Thank you kindly Steve 😉

Thanks Tony, best of luck

Cheers Bear

Lol @@TimsScaleModelling

That’s great Chris, thank you 🙏🏻

Fantastic Done.. You have to build at least one of those Spits 😁 which kits have you got? The Kotare Spit will be released as a MkII or Va soon enough but if you see one get it, you won’t regret it. It’s brilliant to know that my stuff has been of some use to you. If you’re on Facebook, come and find us on British Aviation In Scale or my own page Tim’s Scale Modelling 😁

A pair of Tamya 1a's and an Eduard Vb. One 1a will be in a scheme from Middle Wallop, one 303 Sqn when I can get some markings. The Vb....Polish again. Sadly Army aviation models are rare, crap, or both😬. 1:35 fills a lot of space but there will probably be room for one later. Thinking about the black basing, it probably got crushed as I tried on parts rather than a full kit. As I say only got back into it during lockdown. Amazed at what is possible now, particularly the range of paints....and manufacturers ready to relieve you of your pennies for re treads of old techniques but hey. All I want for Xmas is a 1:48 Westlend Scout.... Be lucky chap.

@@Flingwing24 Tamiya Spits are great, are they the old ones? Eddys spits are good too, if a little fussy. Their decals are atrocious by the way.. watch out. Top man

Not sure whether they are old or new T, the better ones...that build themselves....Although their old Skyraider fits that. Yea I am aware of the eduard decals which is going to need some Mule work with some spare decals. It seems to me that they are doable (from what I have seen) but you need to go onto a flat or satin base and they need to really bond or the paint layer will come away with the carrier....or not carrier😳. There are companies that produce something similar that look fantastic for stencils (HGW?) with no carrier. Will Patterson uses Mr Mark setter which makes sense as it should create a stronger bond between the surface and the paint than the paint and film. Leaving them to settle down well with microsolosetodefcjn5hydroflouricacidobondanyshit to aid conformation seems to help... honestly don't know Tim but the slightly grippy surface and extra adhesive sounds positive. I will let you know how badly I screw up🫣🤣

@@Flingwing24 I can’t get them to work, stencils seem fine tho.. If they’re the “two sprue wonders” then they’re the older ones.. bloody lovely kits. I like Will but they’re only plastic kits 😂

Thank you Neil 😊

Yes Zinzan, very tight tolerances. Had to sand down to fit.

Hahaha ta Otto

Nope Roger.. it’s remarkable really

That’s the Tamiya paint stand. You can get it anywhere and I’d recommend you do, very useful

Thanks for the reply Tim! My spitfire just arrived in time for Easter, and found your video super helpful in calming down the nerves! This is a beautifully detailed kit and would hate to ruin it 😂

@123MMAADD123 that’s fantastic mate. It’s a great, easy kit to put together. Be careful of the undercarriage though. The fit is very tight, you won’t be able to fit them without some sanding..

Thank you thunderpig. This is the best and most accurate 1/32 kit I’ve built, but you comment is fair enough. 32 scale can be unwieldy and difficult to store when built. The opposite of 1/35 armour.

wondering what scaling problems does this kit have.... For me it seems like a pretty accurate representation of the Spit.

@pauka13 if you want an accurate Spitfire, this is it… in any scale. The big Tamiya Spits are good too but the Kotare ones are the nuts

@@TimsScaleModelling this time of year it's not even on my bucket list due to cost, plus an engine would have been nice -1/32 is still not in my building scale. Thanks

Apparently there is a 3D resin replacement engine out there if you want to go to the effort and surgery to install it. I don't but some might.

@kevinjohnson8220 I heard about it but not seen it. Yeah I guess some will do it but like you it wouldn’t be for me

No mate, no engine. I’m sure someone will produce one to fit the kit soon.

Hi Jesse. All questions are good questions don’t worry about asking for help. Clay wash is a quick and easy way of bringing any detail on a part, wings, fuselage etc. just slap in on wait for it to dry and remove with a damp cloth/paper towel.. easy. The little squiggles is a technique some call “black basing”. So, on top of a black primer or undercoat just spray any random shape or lines then overcoat in the your top coat. Again, it’s a way of introducing some interest or pre-weathering to your finished paint. It’s a bit long winded but ok if you have patience. I hope this helps….

You haven’t Les??!! Hahaha top lad.. It’s actually a great kit. If you find some late war US belts, I think they’d be fine. Airscale early jet instrument decals as well. I should’ve used these myself.

Les, discount my last comments about belts etc. I got mixed up with other vid/comment. The Kotare Spit is a beautiful model kit. Undercarriage is very tight and the belts are a bit 🥴. I will be definitely getting the MkVb when/if it gets released (I think it will)

Thanks David. That’s the SAM Modellers Data File book. Excellent. The other one is the equally excellent Wingleader bookazine.

@@TimsScaleModelling Thanks Tim, I've already have the Wingleader book which is excellent. I'll have a look online for the other one.