James Rademaker Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Guys, I’m thinking of building a Spitfire but do not want to dig in deep into my wallet for the Tamiya kit. My question is which Revel Spitfire do you think is their best kit? I don’t mind getting some AM to “spruce “ it up. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The original Mk I, unless you want a later mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I'd either wait for the Kotare, or try to get the Pacific Coast kit. Martinnfb and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Looking at the REVELL MK. IXc. Seems like a good kit. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I've built a number of both, for me the IX is a better looking aircraft and offers far more paint and user options so that would be my choice. I'd recommend them, great kits and even better value for money. No aftermarket needed either in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurgermeister64 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Revell's Mk IX seems like a good place to start. Based upon the build reviews that I read here on LSP and elsewhere, it appears to be a fairly good kit with much potential to "accurize" it. It does not stand in the same company as Tamiya's superkit, but minus the engine, and with various add ons (ie: lower cowl, modifying the lower wing, resin wheels, interior accoutrements, leveling the rivets etc.), it can be made into a respectable presentation of the prototype. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Thanks guys, the REVELL MK. IX it is. Jim npb748r 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, James Rademaker said: Thanks guys, the REVELL MK. IX it is. Jim If I could suggest one thing, it'd be after market landing gear, the kit gear is very nice but very weak, just one man's opinion. Woody V and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Check, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I built the Revell Mk II and quite enjoyed it. Not nearly as complex as the Tamiya Mk. IX, it needed a little help from aftermarket propeller blades, spinner, etc. to look quite right. It was a low-stress build and came out looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Your comments are much appreciated. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Bluntly speaking, after you add up the cost of all of the aftermarket, you will end up with Tamiya price tag with far inferior result . D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Bluntly speaking, after you add up the cost of all of the aftermarket, you will end up with Tamiya price tag with far inferior result . "Far" inferior? That’s a bit subjective, wouldn’t you say? But okay, my Tamiya Mk IX does look better on very close inspection than my Revell Mk II, but the bare Tamiya kit cost twice as much as the Revell and it still needed AM wheels, cockpit stencils, exhaust stacks, gun barrels, etc. just as the Revell did. Plus, it was cursed with a bunch of toy airplane crap like retractable gear and movable control surfaces. I liked the final results of both kits, but I must say there was less irritation involved in building the Revell, and less cost too. Martinnfb, npb748r and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Yes, indeed. Very subjective. I started by (with maybe higher expectations after building their 109 and 262.,) re-shaping the rear of the fuselage just behind the canopy also the door size, then dihedral with the overall MLG stand and it turned that build into a waging of a never ending war. At the end I gave the aftermarket to a friend and trashed the plastic. I don't mean to be overly negative, only sharing my experience. Revell is definitely buildable and it does look like Mk IX. We all have different approach and expectations which makes this hobby so interesting and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Is the RoG Spitty to the Tamiya kit as the RoG Mustang is to the Tamiya kit? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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