Spitfire Mk.XIV
Cockpit Upgrade
for Spitfire Mk.XIV cockpit
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Laminar Flow Design, 1/32 scale
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Catalogue Number, Description, Scale & Price |
Laminar Flow Designs Item No. LFD32-006 - Spitfire F/FR XIV Cockpit Upgrade for Tamiya's Spitfire Mk.XVI kit and LFd Conversions
€22.99 plus shipping available online from Laminar Flow Design's web store |
Contents and Media: |
37 parts in grey 3d printed resin; detailed instructions |
Scale: |
1/32 scale |
Review
Type: |
FirstLook |
Advantages: |
Perftectly printed; very high level of detail; minimal surgery to donor kit. |
Disadvantages: |
Some patience and experience will be helpful when removing and preparing parts. |
Recommendation: |
Laminar Flow Design has added the option of this impressive cockpit upgrade / conversion to suit their stunning Spitfire Mk.XIV high back and low back conversions. No stone has been unturned in the quest for accuracy in this 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.XIV cockpit. |
Reviewed by
Brett Green
Laminar Flow Design is a new company from Belgium that is producing a range of 3d printed aircraft conversions and accessories.
Their debut productions were two Spitfire F/FR XIVe conversions for Tamiya's Spitfire Mk.XVI kit - a high-back and a low-back bubble-top.
Laminar Flow Design has now added a highly detailed 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.XIV cockpit upgrade / conversion for the Tamiya kit..
The upgrade is delivered in a compact cardboard box packed securely.
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The set comprises 37 grey 3d printed resin parts and detailed instructions, specifically:
Multiple handles and levers are also provided.
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The parts are enclosed in a resin printing cage.
The instructions advise the modeller to cut the four pillars at the base of the cage, then work inward as required. It is also recommended that a razor saw or a new scalpel blade should be used to free the parts.
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I used a combination of a sprue cutter and a new hobby knife blade to remove the cage and then separate all the individual parts.
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Once the parts have been freed, you can appreciate the quality of this conversion.
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Detail is uncompromising and printing is flawless.
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Many of the pieces are genuinely tiny. The instructtions recommend magnification glasses and I certainly gave my Optivisor a workout!
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The instructions are clearly laid out and include text and photographic assembly steps.
Laminar Flow Design has added the option of this impressive cockpit upgrade / conversion to suit their stunning Spitfire Mk.XIV high back and low back conversions.
No stone has been unturned in the quest for accuracy in this 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.XIV cockpit.
This cockpit upgrade will be a valuable addition to your 1/32 scale Tamiya / Laminar Flow Spitfire Mk.XIV project.
This set is in stock at Laminar Flow's webs store now but be quick - this is a genuinely limited release.
Thanks to Laminar Flow Design for the sample
Text and Images Copyright © 2023 by Brett Green
Page Created 23 November, 2023
Last updated
23 November, 2023
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