Supermarine Spitfire

Geoffrey Young Still a great kit.....and now with attractive box art.

Patrick Hagelstein Aces High!!! It has Eddie flying a Spitfire as cover.

Gordon Sørensen Watching! I want to get one of these kits too, Peter. I love the Red Stripe down the fuselage. I do have the Aeroclub white-metal counter-rotating propeller in my stash....

Peter Mollenhauer Thx Gordon, I remember you once wrote you are interested in decals for the Fw 200 Condor in Danish Airline Service. I'm note sure if I still have them, but I could search...

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Gordon Sørensen Nice looking Spit, Tim! How was the kit? I've built the Airfix version and the MPM offering.

Tim Mansfield I've just looked over an Airfix kit from my stash. More simple construction, but so long as the shape is good - it will compare well. Fujimi has some shapes around the cockpit, leftover from an armoured windscreen version. Also tail-wheel doors, missing on Fujimi, there on Airfix.

Ran Bar-Sella Follow up on https://britmodeller.com/for..73-fujimi-148-spitfire-mk-v/

dominic2005 Isn't that part of the fun though? Or at least, part of modelling in general?

Jorge Ferreira Hi. That is not the question here. Nowadays we have hyer standards and prices. New kits arrive everyday on the market in a pursuit for excelence in all aspects. The kit is excelent but is a step behind taking acount the last ones.One more thing, we shouldnt be afraid of pointing the mishaps on the models like the editors of the model publications. I am tired of watching unfair kit reviews telling the kits are great and they are not. Merry Christmas

Jorge Ferreira Higher not hyer????

Wiggus My theory is that this kit is going to be the start of other new variants down the line, Mk.V, IX, etc. I'm not a Spitfire expert, but I'd bet that the front of the nose varies on some later Marks. That piece is included on the same sprue as other pieces that would need to be changed, like the propellor, radiator, engine exhaust, and upper wings (for different guns). Also the chin and air intake are on their own separate small sprue, and they give you a door with a crowbar on it (for the Mk.V). If Tamiya can get away with using the same fuselage for later kits, that would save them money, but cost us time.

Alex S At least they've got the top cover shape correct in comparison with their previous kit. That I need to use some filler and sandpaper is secondary to me to be honest.

Jorge Ferreira Yes it has. Yes it is the best mk one available. I have it and it's fantastic but it could be so much better couldn't it?

Michael Hickey Yes, you would expect nothing less from Mr Tamiya, throw glue in box, give a few shakes and out comes prize winning model.

Jorge Ferreira That would be nice I think. I`m getting old and don`t have to much time left so if I can avoid some filling that would be much apreciated. Keep saying the kit is great don`t miss judge me.

Michael Hickey Wouldn't it be lovely if we all had spare time, makes me think like you say most of us here are getting on in age, makes you wonder when you look into your stash do I build a kit that needs a lot of time sanding and filing or do I go an easier option, like a more modern kit.

Jorge Ferreira You have just made me smile.....laugh out loud. Why I keep making revell and Airfix kits instead of the Tamiya Eduard and Hasegawa ones that I have in piles? I just keep doing what I want in the moment I think. And it's so good isn't it ????

Michael Hickey Two minds think a like.

Laurent "HELLER-forever" thanks

Mike Ross first completed model in about 20 years. lots to relearn and new techniques to have a go at, especially weathering!!

Mattia Pancotti What a wonderful kit!

almaniac Can't wait to do Al Deere's aircrafg

Jake Holshuh LB Gran Prix score

Christopher Bash Holy shit! That's sweet man. Love the details added. Looks amazing

Tim Sloan Thankyou, I appreciate that

robocop Wing tips from Eduard Spitfire Mk VIII
Prop. from Airfix Mk IX