KiwiZac Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Peter, I wish we had a reaction on this site as on Facebook. Stunning! Edited December 3, 2022 by KiwiZac Derek B, Paul in Napier and airscale 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Just in case some of you are in London, the spit is in stock at Hamleys of all places. Just bought one there this afternoon, early and unexpected Christmas pressent to myself. Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue and Dope Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said: Lucky you. I've got one on order from them as I couldn't wait for them to be shipped here, but I didn't place that order until last month, so I'm not expecting mine this side of Christmas. This Christmas, that is.. Cheers, Michael Hannants email today said that they will be getting in enough stock on Monday to fulfil all back orders. Dpgsbody55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 9 hours ago, airscale said: little update - got the PE test shot today... more of an update here in the vendors area TTFN Peter That looks fabulous Peter. And a set for the Mark I to follow? Will there be decals for components like the u/c retraction? airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Tissue and Dope said: Hannants email today said that they will be getting in enough stock on Monday to fulfil all back orders. Yes, I saw that this morning. Good news!! Their weekly email usually arrives when I'm in the land of Nod. Cheers, Michael Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Pete Roberts said: That looks fabulous Peter. And a set for the Mark I to follow? Will there be decals for components like the u/c retraction? Hi Pete - yes there will be full decals for instruments & placards in the cockpit as part of the set As for the Mk1, we already do a panel for that PE24 SPIT Peter LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, airscale said: Hi Pete - yes there will be full decals for instruments & placards in the cockpit as part of the set As for the Mk1, we already do a panel for that PE24 SPIT Peter Yes, I have some Peter. But the kit can do with some extra detail as per the Mk IX - u/c retraction device, rudder pedals etc. Not to mention that canopy and its frames. But great to know there will be some extra detail to add to the p/e. Thanks Peter Cheers PR Edited December 4, 2022 by Pete Roberts geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Boogaloo Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Hello Pete, You need to check out the excellent front windscreen and canopy from Buchon models. They are an instant upgrade. Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 18 minutes ago, Captain Boogaloo said: Hello Pete, You need to check out the excellent front windscreen and canopy from Buchon models. They are an instant upgrade. Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo Thanks mate - I didn’t realise they had done some extra stuff. Not all of it is applicable to a Mk I, but some nice added detail. Appreciate the heads up. Will give them some thought. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue and Dope Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 12/3/2022 at 10:57 PM, Tissue and Dope said: Hannants email today said that they will be getting in enough stock on Monday to fulfil all back orders. Quoting myself seems a little sad …….. but this afternoon the Spitire appeared in my cart, so it should be on its way to me shortly! Uncarina and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Got an email from Hannants last night about buying this as sufficient stock has arrived. Well, that was an immediate YES and the credit card was duly pressed into duty. So we'll see if it arrives in time for Christmas. Digits and other body parts crossed. Cheers, Michael Shoggz, Captain Boogaloo, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said: Got an email from Hannants last night about buying this as sufficient stock has arrived. Well, that was an immediate YES and the credit card was duly pressed into duty. So we'll see if it arrives in time for Christmas. Digits and other body parts crossed. Cheers, Michael I hope you do! It's a lovely kit. Dpgsbody55 and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Hi guys, For anyone beginning their builds it could be worth watching Nigel's modelling bench. Some handy tips on keeping the construction neat and tidy. HTH. Cheers Uncarina, rafju and Kagemusha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanmoe Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Another huge plus for the kit is it's apparent value. Currently selling for about $120USD, it looks to be a tremendous bargain, particularly when compared to the smaller, 1/32 Kotare/Spitfire I. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Hi gang, Well after all of this talk and potential postal problems look what landed this morning.... This has to be put away until the 25th but I did take a quick peek. First thoughts are extremely positive. The treatment of the surface detailing has been rendered beautifully. There is a certain amount of surface undulation in places but it's quite subtle. This will possibly benefit from a little work with a sanding stick or file just to make the areas a little less uniform. There are one or two areas of sink in the plastic but with the rest of the surface treatment these might not look out of place under a coat of paint. One small area that will also benefit from a light sanding is the underside of the wing where a molding for a future variants underwing light is. It's easy to spot the ghost of an outline of the light in the wing surface. One other small issue that has been mentioned in a couple of the YouTube reviews is the line along the top of the fuel tank on both sides that's a result of slide molding. Once again, it's nothing that a little careful sanding won't sort out. I did peep at the remaining sprues but have left them bagged up for now. I shall be sure to go into more detail in a WIP thread in due course. I am very much looking forward to getting stuck into this build. Airfix have hit a six (or home run if you prefer) with this release. It's a fantastic platform for a little extra detailing and could result in one of the best Spitfire models on the market today. Couple with that the price and it offers superb bang for your buck. Roll on Chrimbo. Edited December 8, 2022 by geedubelyer Captain Boogaloo, Shoggz, Pete Fleischmann and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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