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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.

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Full Scale, Static Spitfire Mk IX Reproduction For Sale: “Highly Detailed, Museum Quality”

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A full-scale, static Spitfire Mk IX reproduction has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

It’s taken over four years to build and now it’s time for a new keeper! This is a hand-built replica that is timber-framed and over-topped with fibreglass. It isn’t a moulded replica but was made as a one-man project that has taken thousands of hours – and some sweat and tears.

A web search will find the Spitfire story and interviews with me about it. The Spitfire will feature in a new book telling its story, ‘How to Build a Spitfire’, which is to be published in January 2024 by Head of Zeus. It’s an aircraft with a back story! It is designed as a static display and not as a travelling exhibition piece, but it could be adapted to suit needs. Quite heavy in parts.

Cockpit – fairly complete but needs few more items to make it perfect.

The reproduction is located in Carlisle, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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“Full Scale, Ultimate” Spitfire Mk.IX Simulator For Sale

A “Full Scale Flight Simulator Cockpit” based on the Spitfire Mk.IX has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

After almost one whole year of construction, this 1:1 scale Spitfire cockpit simulator is now complete (further improvements currently being added regarding flaps lever, screen stand framework extension bars and integrated screen ceiling for even greater immersion)… Laser-cut metal instrument panel with functioning six-pack analogue gauge displays, which communicate with DCS software to give real-time flight system information. Unique rudder pedal and spade grip system designed to emulate the real workings of a Spitfire. 2.1 Speaker and subwoofer surround sound for replicating the authentic roar of the beautiful Merlin engine. Fully working switch/lever interfaces… External visual system using 3 x 65” screens with integrated pod ceiling for the ultimate in immersion… All powered by a state-of-the-art high performance gaming PC with an RTX 3080 graphics card, 32gb of ram and an i7 12700k CPU for beautifully rendered graphics and high framerates. Designed to be plug and play and user friendly.

The simulator is located in Littlehampton, UK and is currently available for £39,995, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.

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Static Spitfire Project For Sale: “Needs Finishing, Most Parts Present”

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A static Spitfire project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Selling this unfinished glass fibre Spitfire replica which has most parts present. It needs finishing on the surfaces and structure it’s not perfect and will need work but it’s there. Includes original 4 spoke wheels, wings elevators, spinner and props.

The project is located in Westbury-on-Severn, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes additional photos.

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Full Scale, Allison-Powered 2004 Spitfire Mk IX For Sale

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An Allison V-1710-89-powered 2004 Spitfire Mk IX has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

2004 Spitfire Mk IX Full Scale Replica, plans by Marcel Jurca Offered for Sale. This is as close as you will come to flying a real Spitfire at half the price. Get some friends together and buy this one of a kind warbird! Engine/Prop: Allison V-1710-89, Hamilton Standard DC-3 Prop (11’6″ Dia.); TT: 450 Hours; SMOH: 170 Hours; Exterior Colors: Federal Standard 595; N#: N1940K; SN: MK9EX; No Accident History; Always Hangered; Logs Completed; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: ADS-B Out, Garmin SL40 Comms, Garmin 296 Navigation, AT-50 Transponder, 2-Place Intercoms; Priced to sell!

The aircraft is located in Prescott, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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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.

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Spitfire XVIe For Sale: “13 Hrs Since Complete Restoration”

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Spitfire XVIe TE392 is available for sale.

The machine was constructed by Vickers-Armstrong in 1945 and did not see wartime service, instead operating with various RAF units until 1952. It was then used for ground instruction before becoming a gate guard at numerous RAF bases. TE392 was acquired by warbird collector Doug Arnold in 1984 and began restoration, however before completion, it had passed to the Lone Star Flight Museum (where it was photographed above in 2002). With restoration complete, TE392 returned to the air in 1999 and performed on the air show circuit until being damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008. The machine was sent for preservation and storage, being sold in 2017 and shipped to Australia. There, Bishopp Aviation completely disassembled the aircraft and completed a 100 point restoration to the highest standard over a two-year period. It returned to the air in January 2020 and currently operates with Fighter Pilot in Brisbane.

TE392 reportedly has 13.0 hrs since comprehensive 100 point restoration (including new wing spars) by Performance Aero (circa 2018-2019) while the Packard Merlin 266 engine has 13.0 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. It includes a Trig VHF Comm, Trig Transponder and Garmin Aera 660 GPS as well as 40 gal (Imp) wing tanks for extended range and an automatic H20 spray bar system in radiators.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £2,490,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Spitfire Reproduction Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A 3/4 scale Spitfire reproduction project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Nice Project Plane. Items that are missing are an engine, propeller, a few gauges, misc. lights. It’s been inside at a local museum for years and looks to be in very good condition.

The project is located in Ontario, New York and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Full-Scale Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 Reproduction Project Offered For Sale

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In addition to the Spitfire Mk IX reproduction project posted for sale yesterday, a full-scale Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 project has also been listed for sale.

The Mk 1 project was reportedly built from Jurca MJ-100 plans and includes authentic Spitfire blueprints. The listing states (in part):

No skin on fuselage frame, just skeleton. Does not come with electronics, mechanical, engine. This aircraft was designed and built to be a flying replica, however since it is not finished and to avoid any possible liability issues, I am offering it without the engine and propellor as a NON-flying display replica. I am not selling molds, but they can be taken again, using this replica as a plug. So, you could make molds from this plane to produce an entire squadron of other planes.

The project is located in Papillion, Nebraska and is currently being offered for US $22,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Full-Scale Spitfire Mk IX Reproduction Project Offered For Sale

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A full-scale Spitfire Mk IX project touted as “very detailed and accurate” has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine was constructed by a father and son team in Argentina back in 2007 and follows original blueprints of a Spitfire Mk IX. Vinyl-ester resin and aerospace quality fiberglass were reportedly used in construction with the aid of two aeronautical engineers to ensure the correct adaptation from metal construction (of original planes) to composites. The listing states (in part):

In order to produce this plane, it was necessary to build a full-size mock up, with all the details, then molds to laminate each part. I am not selling molds, but they can be taken again, using this replica as a plug. So, you could make molds from this plane to produce an entire squadron of other planes. There are some parts missing as they were never built with this plane: Ailerons (both) One flap… This aircraft was designed and built to be a flying replica, however since it is not finished and to avoid any possible liability issues, I am offering it without the engine and propeller as a NON-flying display replica.

The aircraft is located in Papillion, Nebraska and is currently being offered for US $31,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional details and photos. A Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 reproduction project is also available, click here to learn more.

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