New-Tool Spitfire Mk. I

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 01:40 AM UTC

Almost sneaking in under my personal radar comes Airfix's new-tool quarterscale Spitfire Mk. I. Not seeing any CAD views on Airfix's site, I made the mistake of assuming that their forthcoming release would be a re-box of their existing kit. However, word via e-mail today confirms that is indeed a new-tool - the perfect Battle of Britain stablemate for their exciting new Hurricane Mk. I and, of course, just the ticket to keep Mal happy!

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I 1:48 - Kit #A05126 comprises 151 parts (almost double the count in the old kit) and includes decals for 3 x marking options.

The new kit is due for release at the beginning of February - priced just £16.99 in the UK.

Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.

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fritzotto

aaah.. Airfix! What a evocative brand! I still remember my first Spitfire in the classical 1/72 trasparent plastic envelope of the Sixties, built with liters of glue. A true birth of love for many seasoned modelers like me.

FEB 01, 2015 - 08:13 PM

Holdfast

But it is true that you just can't have too many Spitfires and Airfix seem to agree I will probably purchase both of these although I stopped building in 1/48 Isn't that artwork particularly good?

FEB 02, 2015 - 12:26 PM

Joel_W

Mal, As soon as I read Rowan's remarks, I remembered that you've moved to strictly 1/32 & 1/34 scales. But I'm still a 1/48 scale devotee, and it must might be the time to build something besides USA aircraft. Joel

FEB 02, 2015 - 08:25 PM

Holdfast

Although true Joel, apart from 1/34 scale, I've never built anything in that scale? I will probably get the Spitfire and Hurricane. I have built the earlier Hurricane by Airfix and it was very accurate. With modern tooling and design and with similar accuracy these will be well worth having. I do have several 1/48 scale kits left and I was gifted the Eduard Royal boxing of their Spitfire IX so I will be building in 1/48 in the future

FEB 03, 2015 - 01:01 PM

Merlin

Hi again The Spitfire's on sale now on Airfix's website. There was an answer-phone message from my LHS waiting for me when I got home from work today, so I reckon the Spit's waiting to be picked up in the morning. All the best Rowan

MAR 10, 2015 - 12:42 AM

Holdfast

I have been thinking about building a model of Geoffrey Wellum's Spitfire for the auction at the Mullion havest festival annual auction (a painting of his Spit goes for between £500-£600 every year!) and this could just be the ticket for an annual build in aid of the RNLI For thos e that don't know Mr Wellum lives in Mullion

MAR 10, 2015 - 12:16 PM

Merlin

Hi Mal As I hoped, it is was the Spit arrived.

I've had a quick look through the parts and it looks a brilliant kit! I'm seriously tempted to go straight back and buy another before they sell out. All the best Rowan

MAR 10, 2015 - 03:06 PM

jimbrae

Ahhh... you answered my previous question. Sincé i'm heading over to London at the end of this month, I might just treat myself... What else have Airfix re-tooled in 48th?

MAR 10, 2015 - 03:57 PM

Merlin

Hi Jim It shares some parts with the previous new-tool Mk.V, but it's basically all-new. By the time you come over, the new Hurricane might be available too. All the best Rowan

MAR 10, 2015 - 05:33 PM

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