Airfix announcement - 1/24 Spitfire

[Maxim61]

Well I hope they improve the surface of the plastic as their Hellcat had a rough texture to the plastic on the fuselage and wings which is the main reason I didn't buy one. I'll stick with the Tamiya Spitfire but happy for those that build 1/24 scale.

[Wurgermeister64]

Although I have the Tamiya Mk IX and it is a work of art -however flawed as build reviews have confirmed that the intake is missing some trunking pieces that Airfix has accurately depicted in their 1/24 scale rendition- I will probably pass on this one and hold out for an accurate 1/32 Mk VB from Kotare. Very best of luck to Airfix in the development of this iconic fighter, as I'm sure it will be a centerpiece of pride to any large builder's collection

[Shoggz]

Gosh, this does look good.

 

Airfix have just sent out this:

 

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/latest-airfix-spitfire-prepares-first-flight?xnpe_tifc=4DYX4DHdOIzpbdeLbu4_x9psafeWaeiWhFWZRf46bMP_tuPZade_akU8nkPlajBsa9EvVup_tu4vaMXXxDYZxDHJbInZ4DbjxIbX&utm_source=bloomreach&utm_campaign=Airfi...

 

[Shoggz]

And a new video!

 

 

[ade rowlands]

Tempted but have decided against a pre order, going to want to see a few being built first. I did see the build article in the Airfix magazine and the guy building it had to do some work on the ailerons, a lot of material needed removing. I know it was a test shot so I’m hoping Airfix rectify that but I couldn’t tell from the text if that was going to be the case or not. I’ll hold on to my Tamiya 1/32 kits for now. But it does look a very nice kit. 

[Stokey Pete]

Anyone wanna take bets on Airfix having a trailer full of these to sell for the first time,  at Telford next month? 

[Stokey Pete]

The very first kit I built as a kid, was the original 1:24 Spit’.

With this kit, it kinda brings my modelling journey full circle. 

[Shoggz]

I notice they've now included decals for the more famous later JE-J version of EN398 as well as the earlier AE-B marked scheme. 

 

I did see quite a few complaints that Johnnie Johnson's machine hadn't been included. I was actually quite pleased that they'd gone for the earlier aircraft - I've got three Tamiya Mk.IXs in the stash with JE-J as the lead version!

 

It's a good move to include both - keeps everyone happy and gives you the choice. 

 

I see they've made another popular move - the kit is being manufactured in the UK as opposed to offshore - let's hope that means it avoids the manufacturing snags some of the recent Airfix kits have had.

 

I've got two on order! I want to do an early IX and a late IX.

 

Let's hope Airfix follow it up with a Mk.VIII and XVI

 

[geedubelyer]

8 hours ago, Stokey Pete said:

Anyone wanna take bets on Airfix having a trailer full of these to sell for the first time,  at Telford next month? 

Fingers crossed 

[Iain]

I *might* just be tempted out of my normal scale of choice for one of these...

 

Iain

[alaninaustria]

Has this beauty been released yet? 

I think I am tempted enough to change scale for once!

Cheers

Alan

[Tony T]

Quite fancy the 2/33 "Savoie" from Luxeuil-Les-Bains, now that I've got the 1/32 Revell IXc slated for pink No.16 Sqn FR.IXc treatment.

 

Just worried that buying this Airfix kit might lead to more 1/24 scale plane purchases I've so far managed to resist. The real magnet for me would be Trumpeter re-releasing its Suisen II Zero floatplane. And at one build every four years I've worked out it will take 500 years for me to build the current stash. Whoops!

 

Tony 

 

 

[Dpgsbody55]

I can see me building at least two of these, including that french chap.  The trouble with that is a lack of space, as my present 1/24 Hurricane build is highlighting.  So I'll start with one and see how I go for space.  I could always build a clipped wing first, and that should save me about two inches of shelf space.  

 

  It's great that Airfix have included such a range of markings and options in the kit, and I think they'll sell like well

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

 

 

Edited October 30, 2022 by Dpgsbody55

[John Stambaugh]

For those in need of larger display cases I would suggest looking into retail businesses that are closing down. 

 I purchased 2 massive showcases at an antique mall closing. 

 

[Uncarina]

Great idea John!

 

Cheers,  Tom