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Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« 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.




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

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #2 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 ...


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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2022, 07:48:15 PM »
wow!
Not my scale, but that sure looks good!

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #4 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:
Tweet 180122 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #5 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?

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2022, 03:43:14 AM »
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?

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2022, 06:01:27 PM »
Thanks Zac!

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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #8 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.
tb8631_zps552794d8_34874735583_o by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt2_0070 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt1_0013c by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 pt2_0053 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2022, 05:07:16 AM »
Oh ...pretty airplane !


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Re: Airfix announce a 1/24 scale Spitfire Mk IXc
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2022, 02:50:10 AM »
Oh ...pretty airplane !


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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.