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Title: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: Dave W on January 09, 2022, 09:12:08 PM: Airfix have just announced a new tool 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc as their next super kit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3r4g7xYC/a17001-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/v8J5mwmR/a17001-5.jpg)

No release date yet but some time this year and Airfix are taking pre-orders now. Cost is £94.99 in the UK.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: KiwiZac on January 10, 2022, 04:30:02 AM: Utterly fantastic news. At other forum sites there was a lot of expectation about a new-tool 1/24 Spitfire being the crown jewel of the 2022 range and many suggested a Mk.IX would be the logical move. Absolutely brilliant news. My smile was growing throughout the video - while I'm still very, very excited for the Kotare 1/32 series this really is a must-buy for me.

The fact I'm visiting a friend with a flying Mk.IX this week has nothing to do with this announcement nor my excitement, I'm sure!

Now I'm off to see if those other forums are still live or have imploded from all the superlatives! ;D

Airfix announcement video here: https://youtu.be/OFHOqKoxVU0
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: Alexis on January 10, 2022, 08:52:26 AM: Can someone pass a tissue , I need for the drool on my chin chin chin !

Wow , she looks to be a beauty , if it's anything like their hellcat ...going to be a treat ...now if they would only redo their Mustang in scale ...

Alexis
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 21, 2022, 07:48:15 PM: wow!
Not my scale, but that sure looks good!
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: KiwiZac on January 22, 2022, 04:23:59 AM: If, like me, you are thinking of making a IXe or XVI of some flavour you'll need to turn to the aftermarket for specific bits:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51826857568_be213d2df5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mXLc8N)Tweet 180122 (https://flic.kr/p/2mXLc8N) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 25, 2022, 04:57:48 PM: If, and that's a very big if, I'll get one it'll have to be MK732 in RNLAF colours. :)
https://www.angelfire.com/sd2/spitfirefactory/MK732.htm

Interesting they're not planning an IXe though. I'm not a Spitfire expert, but other than the wings there aren't a lot of differences IIRC?
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: KiwiZac on January 26, 2022, 03:43:14 AM: Quote from: jeroen_R90S on January 25, 2022, 04:57:48 PM
Interesting they're not planning an IXe though. I'm not a Spitfire expert, but other than the wings there aren't a lot of differences IIRC?
The extended cannon barrel and associated blisters are outboard, and I'm led to believe there's some change with the spent shell chutes? However I'm planning a XVIe so I'd need a new top cowl...Buchon Scale Models to the rescue?
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: jeroen_R90S on February 15, 2022, 06:01:27 PM: Thanks Zac!
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: KiwiZac on February 18, 2022, 04:57:23 AM: My pleasure, and as I have a special subject in mind I'm watching the aftermarket folks very closely.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51021153496_8b006459d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kJyKoh)tb8631_zps552794d8_34874735583_o (https://flic.kr/p/2kJyKoh) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51119002313_b6e53bff4b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdfqR)Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt2_0070 (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdfqR) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51108347812_45a89c8880_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kSgDdy)Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt1_0013c (https://flic.kr/p/2kSgDdy) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51119094721_d0ae050231_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdHU6)Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt2_0053 (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdHU6) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51119002208_dfe2bf3341_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdfp3)Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt2_0054 (https://flic.kr/p/2kTdfp3) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51108918351_6569c3faae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kSjyPr)Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt1_0022 (https://flic.kr/p/2kSjyPr) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: Alexis on February 21, 2022, 05:07:16 AM: Oh ...pretty airplane !

Alexis
Title: Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
Post by: KiwiZac on February 22, 2022, 02:50:10 AM: Quote from: Alexis on February 21, 2022, 05:07:16 AM
Oh ...pretty airplane !

Alexis
NZ's (and my) first flying Spitfire, sadly sold to Australia but she went to a very good home. As soon as Airfix made the announcement I knew I had to do everything in my power to build TB863 out of it. A very special aircraft for me.