Airfix Model Set - A01071B Supermarine Spitfire Mk.la Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues & Decals - 1:72 Scale Model

This version of the airfix spitfire in 72nd scale is probably airfixes best, separate mold for all the intakes gives great detail and good detail on the cockpit for the scale. Clear parts are decent not the best but pretty good. All the parts have a good fit and require little filler. However I found the cartograph decals a bit thick and took a few passes of solvent to get the larger ones to conform properly. This might be an issue for beginners. But if you have decal solvents it’s no problem. The only big gripe I have is that on the reference they give for the identifier scheme in the bottom of the aircraft (the black and white) it only shows the wings having this scheme when in reality the whole lower of the aircraft had this scheme including the stabilizers, any refrerence picture shows this and I’m not sure how airfix got this wrong. Overall if you do your research and take time with the decals it’s a brilliant 72nd scale spitfire kit probably the best in this price range. Only having Edward or tamiya models be better out of the box but those kits usually run more than double the price. Can’t really go wrong for the price!

I had asked for a refund because off delay in arrival.NOT, the vendor's fault by the way.It was held up by the latest wave of strike's,and,thankfully,not lost. The model has just arrived (2pm) very well packaged, and, undamaged. Please forget any thought of a refund! This model kit (Airfix 1/24 Spitfire MK.1xc) is a joy to behold. Panel line's are clean and crisp,raised, and, recessed rivet's neatly done,and,a very subtle stressed skin effect in various place's.It is also in the harder better quality plastic Airfix have started to use.Insruction's are clear, but must be followed closely! This kit is not for a new modeller, some experience needed, paint and glue needed to complete.This is Airfix's best ever kit i think! Thank's to the vendor, for the strong packing,i will be buying from them again.This is the best spitfire kit in any scale!

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The product was delivered in excellent packaging and in time for a friend's Spitfire obsessed son's Christmas. The quality is exceptional as can be seen in the Youtube reviews and build videos. For those recalling making the original 1/24 Airfix Spitfire and perhaps startled at the modern prices of plastic kits... we forget we were making kits when the oil that made that plastic was a very very different price! The quality of the kit itself is also at a whole different level, with even specialist companies making detail enhancing parts one can further enhance it with. Amazing! Having bought it as a gift, now I want one for myself!

Pros This is a very authentic scale model of the Spitfire Mk IXc. Most of the parts are accurately moulded to scale - the rivet lines are faithfully reproduced on the airframe skin, even showing stress deformation patterns. Cons The supplied Sutton harness is not to scale for practical mechanical reasons, to give it the required strength, nor is the pilot’s crowbar, which is slightly oversized. The cockpit assembly is mostly fairly straightforward but some proactive measures are required when installing the oxygen hose - the instructions are not very helpful in this regard and best ignored. Finally, when the time comes to close up the fuselage, please check and ensure that the top of the internal cockpit housing aligns with the bottom edge of the cockpit door recess, otherwise, unless the glue has not cured yet, you will find you have wasted all your efforts because it will be ruined: you will be left with a step inside the door sill, a gap inside the cockpit between the fuselage half and the internal housing and worst of all, the main wing spar will not fit properly behind the firewall. You have been warned!

Brought as a gift. Looks a nice model. Does not come with paint so ensure to purchase this as extra as this made it less of a useful gift.

Great buy

Recipient well pleased

Airfix have really stepped up , this is much bigger than Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire. Very modern 2023 quality instructions details , nothing like older versions 1/24 Airfix spitfire. High quality mouldings and finish . Excellent value .

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Good.my son was very happy with this.

キット自体は素晴らしいものですが、いかんせんこの出品者は何を考えているのかわかりません。画像の通りシールを剥がした跡があり酷いものです。そのまま掲載すればよいものを。

Belle qualité