Tag: Spitfire model kit

Posted on by

Airfix Releases New Tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe

Airfix has released a new tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new release (A05144) features 124 parts, paint layout sheet and three marking options representing machines from No.43 Squadron (A Flight), No.5 Eskadrille, Royal Danish Air Force (pictured above) and Brustem Advanced Pilot School, Brustem.

The offering boasts a detailed cockpit and options for the clipped wing variant.

Product Page

Please Note: This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Eduard Releases New Spitfire Mk.IIa Model Kit

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACk edition Spitfire Mk.IIa model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82153) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for five machines. Liveries represent P7881 flown by S/Ldr. Michael L. Robinson, CO of No.609 Squadron; P8387, flown by Sgt. Stanislaw Blok of No.315 (Polish) Squadron; P8038, flown by Fl/Lt. Brendan E.F. Finucane DFC of No.452 Squadron RAAF; P8081, flown by Fl/Lt. Tomáš Vybíral of No.312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron and P7840 of No.340 (Free French) Squadron.

Buy on eBay on eBay

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Eduard Releases Limited Edition Dual Combo Spitfire Mk.II Model Kit

Eduard has released a limited edition, dual combo Spitfire Mk.IIa / Mk.IIb kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering, dubbed “Spitfire Story: Tally Ho!” (11146), reportedly includes two complete kits and features Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, RAF pilot and groud crew figures and marking options for 11 aircraft.

One kit makes the Spitfire Mk.IIa with eight 7.7mm machine guns in the wings and the other covers the Spitfire Mk.IIb, with two 20mm cannon and four 7.7mm machine guns.

Click below to check out the Buy on eBay on eBay as well as kit content images.

Continue reading Eduard Releases Limited Edition Dual Combo Spitfire Mk.II Model Kit

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Airfix Releases New “Civilian Schemes” Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Kit

Airfix has released its new 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit which features racing liveries.

The offering (A05139) is based on the new tool FR Mk.XIV kit (A05135) released in 2019 and includes marking options for G-FIRE, (Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, 1988) and CF-GMZ (‘Edmonton Canada, The Crossroads of the World’, Canada, 1949).

Buy on eBay on eBay

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Airfix to Release Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Kit With Racing Liveries

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of a new 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit with racing liveries.

The soon to be released offering (A05139) is based on the new tool FR Mk.XIV kit (A05135) released in 2019 and includes two marking options representing post-war racing machines:

Scheme A – Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XIV G-FIRE, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, 1988
Scheme B – Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XIV, CF-GMZ ‘Edmonton Canada, The Crossroads of the World’, Canada, 1949

The new kit is slated for release sometime this autumn. Click below to check out livery profiles.

Continue reading Airfix to Release Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Kit With Racing Liveries

Posted on by

Eduard to Release New Tool Spitfire Mk I-V Model Kits

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a new tool series of Spitfire model kits covering early mark variants. Specifically, the project will reportedly cover several versions of the early Merlin powered Spitfires, including the Mk.I, Mk.II and Mk.Vs, as well as Seafires later. The first release will be the Mk I in 1/48 scale, which will be offered in a “couple of boxings.”

Click below to check out a series of newly released images as well as additional details on the upcoming offerings.

Continue reading Eduard to Release New Tool Spitfire Mk I-V Model Kits

Posted on by

Eduard Releases New 1/72 Spitfire HF Mk.VIII Model Kit

Eduard has released their new Spitfire HF Mk.VIII model kit in 1/72 scale.

The ProfiPACK edition kit (70129) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts, Photoetched details and marking options for five aircraft, including JF476 of No. 92 Squadron, JF519 of No. 1 Squadron, JF404, No. 32 Squadron, JF630 of No. 81 Squadron, and 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group.

Buy on eBay on eBay (US $23.95)

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Eduard to Release New 1/72 Spitfire HF Mk.VIII Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Spitfire HF Mk.VIII model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (70129) will be released as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts, Photoetched details and marking options for five aircraft, including JF476 of No. 92 Squadron, JF519 of No. 1 Squadron, JF404, No. 32 Squadron, JF630 of No. 81 Squadron, and a livery representing 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group.

The kit is currently slated for release in April. Click below to check out livery profiles and an image of the decal sheet.

Continue reading Eduard to Release New 1/72 Spitfire HF Mk.VIII Model Kit

Posted on by

Airfix to Release New Quick Build D-Day Spitfire, P-51 Kits

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of new Spitfire (J6045) and P-51 (J6046) kits to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The kits snap together, eliminating the need for for glue or paint, and each includes a sticker sheet with a D-Day livery. Additional details, such as scale, remain a mystery.

The kits are currently slated for release in May. Click below to check out product links and additional images.

Continue reading Airfix to Release New Quick Build D-Day Spitfire, P-51 Kits