geedubelyer Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 That would be a brilliant opportunity for the aftermarket community. I wonder what's involved in creating the "e" wing? Is it as simple as replacing the cannon cover blisters with different styles or are the actual cannon located differently too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, geedubelyer said: That would be a brilliant opportunity for the aftermarket community. I wonder what's involved in creating the "e" wing? Is it as simple as replacing the cannon cover blisters with different styles or are the actual cannon located differently too? The cannon are outboard in comparison to the "c" wing and you add a 0.50 cal inboard. The outer wing 0.303 guns are deleted as well. I think Altitude Aviation was coming coming out with an e wing conversion for the older Airfix kit that might work on the new one. Edit: It's Buchon Scale Models that makes the e wing conversion. https://www.buchonscalemodels.com/products/1-24-spitfire-e-wing-conversion Edited November 17, 2022 by BloorwestSiR geedubelyer and Uncarina 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 DHL says mine will show up at my front door Tuesday. Sweet! P geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) On 11/15/2022 at 3:53 PM, Pete Roberts said: Lots of posts here about the possibility of Airfix doing a Mk VIII, but if they do, they’ll need to do a new wing. The belly light was moved back (not sure off the top of my head if this was outside the belly in the lower wing section, think it may have been, so may need surgery to the lower rear fuselage as well), the lower wings had signalling lights near the wingtips, and there were additional fuel tanks in the wing roots. Would mean a new sprue and additional clear parts. I’m sure the bean counters will be doing their sums… Oooops, forgot, shorter ailerons too. A VC looks good IMHO - new engine and cowlings. Then maybe an updated Vb. That could lead to a Va, then an updated I/II, then … one can dream can’t they? Edited November 17, 2022 by Pete Roberts geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Pete Roberts said: Oooops, forgot, shorter ailerons too. A VC looks good IMHO - new engine and cowlings. Then maybe an updated Vb. That could lead to a Va, then an updated I/II, then … one can dream can’t they? Ah, cr*p - forgot that the early Spits had raised rivets on the fuselage. New fuselage for them too Yeah, think I’ll just be happy with a Mk IX and wont be holding my breath for other versions, though that extra bit for the retracting tail wheel is intriguing ain’t it? geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 So who’s going to be first out of the gate on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I must admit , i did start mine today. I was supposed to be building a Viggen for someone , but this got in the way. I wasnt going to do a WIP though like i used to. KUROK, LSP_K2, KiwiZac and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collin Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 So Airfix...when are we getting a 1/24th Griffon Spitfire!!!! Low back...high back....we Griffon diehards don't really care. Cheers Collin Sage the Owl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage the Owl Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) On 11/18/2022 at 6:52 PM, Collin said: So Airfix...when are we getting a 1/24th Griffon Spitfire!!!! Low back...high back....we Griffon diehards don't really care. Cheers Collin Seconded. Edited November 20, 2022 by Sage the Owl scvrobeson, Rick Griewski, williamj and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thirded. But I prefer the high back versions. I saw on Nigel's Modelling Bench that we can expect initial supplies of this kit to be a bit slow. Apparently the factory in England is going for quality over quantity so their production capacity is limited. I'm not expecting to receive mine this year, on pre order from Hannants. Those who pre ordered first, get theirs first and I was not one of the first to place my order. Cheers, Michael D.B. Andrus and Sage the Owl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 As I was watching another review a thought occurred. Is anyone lamenting the lack of a pilot figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, geedubelyer said: As I was watching another review a thought occurred. Is anyone lamenting the lack of a pilot figure? I did wonder where it was. But on the flip side, I’m glad they didn’t add the old pilot figure from the older releases. I’ve no doubt the aftermarket types will bring us something. I need a figure for mine as it’ll be built gear up. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 My pair are out for delivery. Ordered as a Birthday treat for myself. Model Shed/Garden Office arrives early next month so should be up and running some time in the new year, hopefully some after market bits and bobs have hit the market by then too. I wouldn’t complain if some of those were the parts to make a big pink FR.IX. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treker_ed Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said: I saw on Nigel's Modelling Bench that we can expect initial supplies of this kit to be a bit slow. Apparently the factory in England is going for quality over quantity so their production capacity is limited. Not too sure about that - I did not pre-order mine and received in 2 days after ordering direct from Airfix! Placed my order early morning last Wednesday (16/11/2022) order confirmed the same day, shipped 17th and delivered at 13:00 on 18th. Due to being over £30 order(!) received free delivery, and as an Airfix club member got my 10% club discount as well. I appreciate that by pre-ordering from Hannants, you get a discount as well, but I don't recall ever seeing free delivery for large parcels (and I've ordered my fair share of them from the Big H!). If I have a large order, I tend to collect from the London shop, it's only a 45-minute drive straight down the M1 from where I live, so not much of a hassle (plus time at the RAF Museum next door). KiwiZac, geedubelyer and Paul in Napier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 17 hours ago, treker_ed said: Not too sure about that - I did not pre-order mine and received in 2 days after ordering direct from Airfix! Placed my order early morning last Wednesday (16/11/2022) order confirmed the same day, shipped 17th and delivered at 13:00 on 18th. Due to being over £30 order(!) received free delivery, and as an Airfix club member got my 10% club discount as well. I appreciate that by pre-ordering from Hannants, you get a discount as well, but I don't recall ever seeing free delivery for large parcels (and I've ordered my fair share of them from the Big H!). If I have a large order, I tend to collect from the London shop, it's only a 45-minute drive straight down the M1 from where I live, so not much of a hassle (plus time at the RAF Museum next door). It's a bit difficult for me to collect from Hannants, so postage is cheaper. It's a 17 hour flight each way. Or I can wait until March or April next year when it might finally appear in the local shops, probably at an inflated price. Nah...... Cheers, Michael geedubelyer, KiwiZac, TankBuster and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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