Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1a

Quick look at model build of Airfix 1:24 scale plastic model Supermarine Spitfire. First issued 1970.
Includes aviation model kit, building, airbrush painting, realistic weathering, model making tutorial.
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[@jonmccormick602]

Lovely job👍. I’ve still got a stash of these original 1/24th models in my loft (Spitfire, Hurricane, ME109E (2!), P51D and Ju87B) for when I get round to starting up modelling again (stopped in my 30s - now 65 and retired!). Seeing on KZbin the advances in injection moulding and modelling techniques is a great motivator! The original models were accompanied by books which you could buy separately, written by Roy Cross and Gerald Scarborough. I’ve still got them too! The books provided a history of the aircraft, with loads of detailed photos, plus a whole section on how to construct and add much more detail to the models. Great memories which I hope to build on! Cheers for posting this.

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Thanks Jon, appreciate the feedback. You certainly have a great collection - sometimes these simpler older kits are a more enjoyable built than some current kits with thousands of pieces 😀 Having the accompanying books would be a real bonus!

[@mccloysong]

I built this exact model in 1972 (I was in 5th grade so nowhere near as beautifully as you did). So glad it's still being made.

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Thanks, it was really great to build and also brings back memories of model building when young! More money now to get better equipment:)

[@mccloysong]

@@MrTigMilitaryModels I forgot about things like the individual wing panels over the guns and the other details. Brought back a flood of memories. Thanks for that

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Many thanks

[@charliebowman785]

Don't know but with my own model, had to "correct" dihedral angle, as originally when I finished the building of the model, wings were ridiculously flat so I decided to cut wing root and create the correct angle. Your work is outstanding.

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Hi Charlie, yes agree totally. The dihedral angle should be 6 degrees, so some under filing (or cutting) helps adjust this. Thanks for your feedback! It was an enjoyable build 🛫

[@b577960]

Nice build - I too am building this model and I can’t believe the amount of excess flash on the parts. The worst I have ever seen. Also the cowl fit is terrible on it as well. I am installing an electric motor in mine with the batteries and switch in the stand. I am using a small audio jack on the stand and in the model so I can remove it from the stand. I like your model a lot, I hope I can do it justice like you have done. 👍

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Yes, lots of flash I think from the 1970s moulds. Soft plastic too. Some filler required on the cowl. Great model for an electric motor! A really enjoyable build & a classic. Thanks for your comments. Enjoy 😊

[@peskybobcat]

Did this kit have the guns in the wings with ammunition box?

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Hi, yes it did. This build was all out of the box. Thanks