Here is my completed 1/32 scale Tamiya Spitfire XVI.
There’s really nothing to say about the kit. It’s a Tamiya ‘uber’ kit and is as good as you would expect. The only downside is the price. I acquired this one for £120, but they go for more than that. Having said that, you get what you pay for.
The main markings have been sprayed using a mask set from Maketar. I’ve used their masks many times, they always do exactly what they are supposed to and are always well made. Stencils etc. are a mixture of kit and spare decals.
TE203 rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line in early 1945 with a Packard Merlin 266 engine fitted. It was at No 19 Maintenance Unit on 28 April before being sent to No 411 Squadron on 7 May. On 28 May it was transferred to No 401 Squadron.
On 14 July 1947 the aircraft was moved to No 1 Photo Reconnaissance Fighter Unit.
On 17 February 1950 it was transferred to the Flying Refresher School at RAF Finningley in Yorkshire, a unit subsequently redesignated as No 101 Flying Refresher School. The model shows the aircraft as it would have looked at this time. Finningley is now the grandly named Robin Hood International Airport.
On 14 September 1954 the aircraft was declared Category 5. There were various sub-divisions of this category and I don’t know which, but they all mean that the aircraft was beyond economical repair.
Without further ado one of my virtual walkarounds, or fly arounds, in the suspiciously blue looking Yorkshire skies.
And one showing the stand, high enough for this model to 'fly' on a shelf over the present incumbents.
There’s really nothing to say about the kit. It’s a Tamiya ‘uber’ kit and is as good as you would expect. The only downside is the price. I acquired this one for £120, but they go for more than that. Having said that, you get what you pay for.
The main markings have been sprayed using a mask set from Maketar. I’ve used their masks many times, they always do exactly what they are supposed to and are always well made. Stencils etc. are a mixture of kit and spare decals.
TE203 rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line in early 1945 with a Packard Merlin 266 engine fitted. It was at No 19 Maintenance Unit on 28 April before being sent to No 411 Squadron on 7 May. On 28 May it was transferred to No 401 Squadron.
On 14 July 1947 the aircraft was moved to No 1 Photo Reconnaissance Fighter Unit.
On 17 February 1950 it was transferred to the Flying Refresher School at RAF Finningley in Yorkshire, a unit subsequently redesignated as No 101 Flying Refresher School. The model shows the aircraft as it would have looked at this time. Finningley is now the grandly named Robin Hood International Airport.
On 14 September 1954 the aircraft was declared Category 5. There were various sub-divisions of this category and I don’t know which, but they all mean that the aircraft was beyond economical repair.
Without further ado one of my virtual walkarounds, or fly arounds, in the suspiciously blue looking Yorkshire skies.
And one showing the stand, high enough for this model to 'fly' on a shelf over the present incumbents.
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