andyrowe

I'm with you on this one. I've had this one on backorder at Hannants a few times now but keep removing it as I'm still unsure about the kit. From what I've seen online, it's not filling me with the 'must have at all costs' vibe that I really want to have for it. I really love the Wingnut Wings kits and want this one to be as good but I'm still not sure. Maybe it's the hype and high expectations that have rumbled on the web now for months that's what's really driving the 'must have' tag. Also could be the fact that it's a Spitfire. Don't get me wrong, I love Spitfires, it's my favourite aircraft and I have loads in the stash, but do I really need another? I hope I'm wrong as I really want Kotare to succeed as a company. If it is as good as expected, I think I'll wait and see what other subjects they come up with. I'm sure they'll sell these Spits and the others that are coming down the line like hotcakes which will give them the revenue needed to invest in other projects. To all buying this kit, enjoy it and happy modelling.

Got my replacement canopy parts today. After being impressed with the speedy dispatch of the parts, I was quickly brought back down to Earth after inspecting the parts. No crack (yay) but distortion still as bad and the general appearance is worse. Looks like a badly dipped effort. Terrible. Came in a sealed bag so no checking has been done on Airfix's part. Unbelievable. Will be sending another complaint email.

Don't hold your breath guy's with a replacement canopy from Airfix. I've been complaining since last year about quality issues with Airfix clear parts and up until now, nothing's been resolved. 12 of my new tool Airfix kits have webbing through the clear parts. I have contacted Airfix several times and they have sent replacements for some, not all of the affected parts and they have turned up with the exact same defects. They've even sent parts that I have not asked for. In their last email they have admitted that they do not have replacements that do not have the 'flow lines' through them and unfortunately it is part of the manufacturing process. My Typhoon canopy and windscreen also has the distortion through it as well as a small crack on the sprue attachment. They will probably send a replacement but I'm expecting the same defect. Can't believe they haven't got this one right. I love the new Airfix kits in general but am so frustrated with the clear parts. With every purchase I keep hoping that the problem will be resolved. Here's hoping !!!!!!!!!!! All the best with the build.