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Hello folks, Does anyone know whether an aftermarket gunsight is available amongst the plethora of bits for the Airfix MkIX Spitfire please? I'm using the MkII version for my build but the later gyro version could do with sharpening up too. The kit parts are ok but could stand some finessing. I'm giving it a go but my attempts are honestly quite poor. It would be neat to be able to add a nicely detailed resin or 3D printed part since it's quite prominent in the cockpit. Eduard made one in 1/32nd scale but they don't have a 1/24th scale alternative. Any and all help is appreciated. Cheers, Guy

At the age of 5, my grandfather built me an Airfix 1/24 Mustang P-51D in the scheme of the 352nd, and flown by Col. Mason with "This is it" on the nose. I have special memories sitting down with Grandpa, brushing this plane with cans of Humbrol paint (when there were 2-3 colors of green) which felt like it took forever to finish. The model unfortunately didn't survive the many relocation and is just a pile of plastic parts. A couple of years, he passed away, and in his memory I want to build the same plane using the Tamiya 1/32 P51D kit. But, in exactly the same "This is it" version which was at that time on the boxart of the Airfix kit (and if I am correct, AMT released the same). I am desperately looking for a scan or copy of the decals used if anyone knows a source where to find it, and if possible the paint scheme in the instructions. I plan to use my Silhouette cutter, for the paint mask, and if I may, have a couple of questions and ask for help: 1. I only found one historic picture of this plane. Anyone have more pictures and background on the history of this plane? I only found this link: https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-51-mustang/352nd-fg-p-51d-this-is-it-44-14911-pz-m-in-england-1944/ 2. UPDATE: I received a scan of the original decals. To make the design of the paint mask more accurate, are the original decals (which I will resize to 1/32) still available, or an accurate scan of the same. I am even willing to buy the kit if available still. Any source and direction is highly appreciated and would be very thankful. 3. Is there an accurate reference to the correct blue paint used on the nose/cowling? Likewise for the yellow at the tail section. Herber

Here is the first of two pilots we are producing for the new 1/24 Hellcat release by Airfix. US Navy/Marine pilot in flying gear. Resin kit Sculpted by Robert Lane Box Art Edward Sage Available from the Elan13 Miniatures website Price: £20.00

Here is the new 1/24th scale FAA pilot designed to go with the new Airfix Hellcat. More pictures are available on the Elan13 Miniatures site www.elan13.co.uk Sculpted by Robert Lane Painted by Mike Butler

Hi all, Is their an aftermarket tropical filter for the Airfix 1/24 th Me 109 E ? Did all tropical Me 109 E's have them ?