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[balalaebetty]

Hi all, my first post here, and it's a really basic question I'm afraid - what do I need to do to convert Tamiya's 1/32 IXc to a Mk VIII (apart using the pointed rudder and installing a retractable tailwheel)?  Are there any other major/minor airframe differences?  And what variant of Mk IX cockpit should I go for - early, late or something in between?  My guess is late-ish - I have some good reference photos, but a second (or third!) opinion is always good.

thanks in advance, Brad

[GregW]

Other external differences would be shorter span ailerons and the Coffman starter blister on the starboard side. Not entirely sure about the cockpit I'm afraid.

[ejasonk]

You should wait a bit.
Tamiya is releasing the VIII very soon






Evgenij

[Spits]

Internally Frame 11,the one the pilots seat mounts too has a different internal shape.Frame 10,the one under the seat has some Lightening holes deleted and the strangthening gussets enlaged.Think rest of frames and structure ok.