At last

[Ken]

Out now !! Also the 109G-6 and a couple of Hawk thingies. Now showing on Hannant's "New Arrivals"

Ken

[The wooksta V2.0]

I'll believe it when they're in me hands and not before.

[Big Kohona]

Out now !! Also the 109G-6 and a couple of Hawk thingies. Now showing on Hannant's "New Arrivals"

Ken

Which is good (I ordered one of the 109s to see what it is like), but the real question is, where is the Spit Mk.IX??? That's what I'd really like to see!

[thx6667]

Did someone say Spitfire XIX?

[Ken]

Which is good (I ordered one of the 109s to see what it is like), but the real question is, where is the Spit Mk.IX??? That's what I'd really like to see!

According to someone who is in the know - somewhere on the China Sea

Ken

[Seahawk]

But the real question is, where is the Spit Mk.IX??? That's what I'd really like to see!

Best case scenario: release being delayed while the shortcomings (prop, superfluity of radio hatches, etc) highlighted by BMers are rectified.

Worst case scenario: release indefinitely delayed owing to mass suicides in production and supply chain at humiliation of having produced kit with the flaws so ruthlessly highlighted by BMers.

Of course there may be other scenarios in between.

Nick

[Jazzy Jase]

Best case scenario: release being delayed while the shortcomings (prop, superfluity of radio hatches, etc) highlighted by BMers are rectified.

Worst case scenario: release indefinitely delayed owing to mass suicides in production and supply chain at humiliation of having produced kit with the flaws so ruthlessly highlighted by BMers.

Of course there may be other scenarios in between.

Nick

According to the guy on the Airfix stand at RIAT today, the Spitfire IX is on it's way, via ship, but they aren't gonn be sold because they want to fix "an issue" with the kit, so here's hoping!

[daz greenwood]

Has anyone got pics of the sprues and decals please?

Edited July 19, 2009 by daz greenwood

[Miggers]

Did someone say Spitfire XIX?

OOH,the trials and tribulations of being a kit reviewer

So come on Jonathon,give us the lowdown.

Mark

[Mike]

Worst case scenario: release indefinitely delayed owing to mass suicides in production and supply chain at humiliation of having produced kit with the flaws so ruthlessly highlighted by BMers.

So THAT'S where all the samuris went!

[thx6667]

So come on Jonathon,give us the lowdown.

Easiest Spitfire I ever made.

[TonyT]

Did someone say Spitfire XIX?

looks nice but what's with the odd coloured exhaust stack?

They don't rust.

No vents on the outer wings? or nav lights?

Edited July 19, 2009 by TonyT

[thx6667]

looks nice but what's with the odd coloured exhaust stack?

Same reason why there's no decals either - its not finished!

[TonyT]

Same reason why there's no decals either - its not finished!

cool so are the vents missing off the wing as it is painted? or are they in the box? I have photos if they would help.

Edited July 19, 2009 by TonyT

[TonyT]

On my next one, for sure, this was just SFTB.

Thats Ok, thanks, I have been asked to do the decals for some of the people involved with the RR one, so wanted to know what bits are and are not on it, they will only moan.

[thx6667]

Its only a SFTB build not an IPMS contest model, hence no seat belts either. Pics would be great, I intend to build a few more.

[Nick Millman]

The new XIX arrived this morning direct from Airfix and first impressions are very good. It certainly looks better in the plastic than in the photos.

Things I like:-

1. The box. A proper box, strong and not end-opening - and not too big for the kit so easier to stash. Like the red too.

2. Transparent parts in a separate bag - nice one.

3. Painting schematics in colour.

4. There are probably going to be other versions judging by the parts.

5. Six part interior good enough - floor, control column, seat, forward bulkhead and instrument panel, seat support frame and headrest, rear bulkhead.

6. Fuselage is in two pieces - no awkward cowling or spine joins - separate rudder is a nice touch

7. Wings look OK and certainly much better than the VC

8. Decals. Good choices. Thin with good saturation, glossy and in register. Remains to be seen how they are when applied.

Things I'm not so sure about:-

1. The pilot figure looks like a generic hybrid. I've a feeling that the same figure might be included in the fast jets. Looks like he is wearing a bone-dome with two odd "lugs" on the back (not the ear pieces) - separate arms a nice touch though.

2. No engraved detail on the instrument panel and no decal either - just flat.

3. No colour descriptions, just Humbrol paint numbers on the key.

4. The decal sheet was rolled up with the instructions and has a crease that will no doubt translate into a split decal.

5. One piece undercart leg and fairing - but makes it easier and less fiddly - probably OK with careful painting

6. One piece canopy - no option to display it open

All in all I like the look of it very much, especially considering the price, and it is good to have a new Airfix kit of this subject and in this scale. Panel line detail looks a bit heavy but should be OK under paint. Looks as though it will present an uncomplicated enjoyable OOB build with the capacity to be dressed-up and detailed by the more demanding modellers. If this is the way things progress it is looking good for Hornby.

As a quick in box review before building I'd say 8/10. Certainly tempted to get some more of them.

[AnonymousA667]

Thanks for that Nick. I'm itching to get my mitts on one.

peebeep

[bigbadbadge]

Spoke to Hannants today who confirmed that the PRXIX arrived last week and so ordered mine today too.

All the best

Chris

Edited July 20, 2009 by bigbadbadge

[NORTHDUK]

The new XIX arrived this morning direct from Airfix and first impressions are very good. It certainly looks better in the plastic than in the photos.

Things I like:-

1. The box. A proper box, strong and not end-opening - and not too big for the kit so easier to stash. Like the red too.

2. Transparent parts in a separate bag - nice one.

3. Painting schematics in colour.

4. There are probably going to be other versions judging by the parts.

5. Six part interior good enough - floor, control column, seat, forward bulkhead and instrument panel, seat support frame and headrest, rear bulkhead.

6. Fuselage is in two pieces - no awkward cowling or spine joins - separate rudder is a nice touch

7. Wings look OK and certainly much better than the VC

8. Decals. Good choices. Thin with good saturation, glossy and in register. Remains to be seen how they are when applied.

Things I'm not so sure about:-

1. The pilot figure looks like a generic hybrid. I've a feeling that the same figure might be included in the fast jets. Looks like he is wearing a bone-dome with two odd "lugs" on the back (not the ear pieces) - separate arms a nice touch though.

2. No engraved detail on the instrument panel and no decal either - just flat.

3. No colour descriptions, just Humbrol paint numbers on the key.

4. The decal sheet was rolled up with the instructions and has a crease that will no doubt translate into a split decal.

5. One piece undercart leg and fairing - but makes it easier and less fiddly - probably OK with careful painting

6. One piece canopy - no option to display it open

All in all I like the look of it very much, especially considering the price, and it is good to have a new Airfix kit of this subject and in this scale. Panel line detail looks a bit heavy but should be OK under paint. Looks as though it will present an uncomplicated enjoyable OOB build with the capacity to be dressed-up and detailed by the more demanding modellers. If this is the way things progress it is looking good for Hornby.

As a quick in box review before building I'd say 8/10. Certainly tempted to get some more of them.

This is a very useful review. Are the wheel wells boxed in or left open as seen on the MkIX?

Gordon McLaughlin

[TonyT]

here is the vent

http://www.skonk.net/main.php?g2_view=core..._serialNumber=2

here is the nav light

http://www.skonk.net/main.php?g2_view=core..._serialNumber=2

And here the missing panel BBMF style fit

http://www.skonk.net/main.php?g2_view=core..._serialNumber=2

and a huuuuge version

http://www.skonk.net/main.php?g2_view=core..._serialNumber=1

Edited July 20, 2009 by TonyT

[Nick Millman]

Hi Gordon. Just first impressions really. I haven't cut the parts from the sprues or test-fitted them. Although the undercarriage bays in the lower wing do have a raised lip on the inside I suspect there will still be a gap.

Interestingly the kit decals are for PS888 of 81 Sqn RAF in Malaysia and the Swedish 31040 yellow '11/60'. Model Alliance MA-72133 PR Spitfires Part III also has decals for PS888 in RTAF service and the Swedish 11/60, as well as PS852 of 81 Sqn at Kai Tak in 1951 but in slightly different finish with the MSG extending down the fuselage sides. The Swedish wing insignia, although for the same aircraft, are different sizes on each decal sheet and whilst MA has the 81 Sqn roundels in "bright" colours the Airfix ones are dull!

I reckon there ought to be an instrument panel decal but it was perhaps missed in production.

Regards

Nick

[The wooksta V2.0]

We've had sprue shots of the baddies, can we have something from the goodies?

[Obi-Jiff Kenobi]

Without me having seen the pilot figure 'in the flesh,' could it be that he's supposed to represent a BBMF pilot, who all seem to wear bonedomes? Just speculation on my part.

[Smiffy]

We've had sprue shots of the baddies, can we have something from the goodies?

As requested.

Edited July 22, 2009 by Smiffy