I forgot to show the Exhaust stubs, but as predicted, once again Airfix moulded them with the sprue runner contact area right in the middle of the fishtail-weld on the face of the stub, just as on the Mk.IX (shown clearly in linked vid at the end @53.30 ) which is probably why the builder in the magazine chose to go aftermarket.
A strengthen wing, revised simpler wing build.UC legs lower lock up position changed and deeper dished UC doors elimination of wheel blisters . Revised cockpit avionics, retract tail wheel. Larger cord rudder to off set prop torque.
Actually a timely few videos of yours. I started reading A Piece of Cake the other day - it is in my well stocked bookcase, and I hadn't read it for years. Then I found out that there was a miniseries (us Aussies are behind the times), which I watched on UA-cam over the last few days. I didn't mind Mk IX Spits and a Mk 1 with a four blade prop replacing the Hurricanes. Some great flying scenes, and great dark humour in both book and TV. Neil Dudgeon as Moggy (a different character to the younger Inspector Barnaby!) was a brilliant piece of acting. Also found We'll Meet Again - I recall that as a youngster!
The reason that there is a seam line on one canopy but not the other, is that the one without the seam line is not 100% accurate - you can't mould the required shape from a standard mould. The seam line is there because of the different type of moulding needed to accurately represent the blown shape.
Lovely kit, and a fascinating review as always. From 1943 many of the RAAF Spitfires were assigned to defend Darwin from Japanese raids, and the earlier versions of the 'Spit' had similar problems against the Zero that their British-based counterparts had opposing the Fw-190, particularly maneuverability in a close-quarters dogfight (which most American fighter types of the same vintage experienced as well). The RAAF squadron portrayed was based at Morotai at the same time as my dad's Beaufighter squadron (31) and they operated in the vicinity of the southern Philippines.
Interesting history between the Mk VIII and Mk IX. As far as I understand it the Mk VIII was the next after the MK V to be the main service variant, but then the Mk IX was built as (what turned out to be a very successful) hastily developed stopgap measure to combat the FW190... Also, an interesting point on the shark mouths. Photos of 457 Squadron RAAF aircraft show both the large (as made famous on Bobby Gibbes "RG-V") aircraft, and the smaller one (as someone said below ïnsipid"). Also there are photos of aircraft without the shark mouth. I do prefer the larger one!
I am almost finished two of four Airfix Mk.IX kits after two years work and have the experience with a pair of 1/32 Tamiya Mk.IXs. Improvements and modifications to enhance the Airfix kit to increase scale accuracy and detail are being realized since the release. The Paul H Monforton reference book was utilized by Airfix and many modellers like myself have a version of the book for guidance to correct the issues. I admire the Tamiya kits engineering and quality more, but prefer the 1/24 Airfix for how it builds, the potential for enhancement and the larger scale. The canopies; Airfix states the seamed version is the correct shape of the two but could not mold it without a seam. My Spits will be posed in flight with sculpted pilot figures that I put a lot of time into so the motivation to remove the distortions and marks was there to try. Careful sanding and polishing works. All my kits have resin exhaust stacks. One set of round type for a G-IRTY Silver Spitfire project. BTW, Peter, I used the 1 Man Army masks for the two 1/24 Spits with great results.
@@SEMJW I have the 1 Manarmy masks for my 1/32 Mossie. 👍🏻 The canopy distortion on this kit seems worse than on the Mk.IX to my eye, the camera flatters is.
One of the main reasons for the Mk VIII going to the Italy & far east was it too late in arriving for the northern European theatre of operations, it was already Tempest & Mk XIV time
@@richardroberts6101 No I missed it, Sorry Bud...but remembered afterwards and checked; Yes they are exactly the same problem as on the Mk.IX sadly, which I guess is why the builder in the magazine went for aftermarket ones. 😕
that canopy alone would be a deal breaker for me. I am not a great fan of this particular mark of Spit. Tamiya do one in 1/32 which is what I would probably go for if I had to have a replica of this aircraft.
Peter not related to this video sorry...but have you bought AK colour pens? I saw Gary's Stuff fella paint some good RAF prop tips yellow over black and looked great. Just wondering if on your hit list and maybe a review? Keep up the good work :) Richard
Indeed , it was due to be a new standard set up. Also i think the mk.vii was the extended wing tipped , high attitude version . Nice kit . Ty peter . M
@@MartinSparks-ef9grBoth the Mks VI and VII had extended wingtips for high altitude interception and were specifically built for that purpose. Some Mk VIIIs designated HF Mk VIII were also built, incorporating the extended wingtips. Eduard happen to produce an HF Mk VIII with extended wingtips. Hope the additional info helps. 👍
Hi Peter, haven’t ever been interested in kits of this scale however this may sway my thinking…at least for this kit….however after seeing your review, box art and the decal sheet the sharks mouth appears a bit insipid in its appearance…..reference photos of the the actual ‘grey nurse’ from the Australian War Memorial site (and other references) shows a more ‘menacing’ looking example….may be a small ‘niggle’ but it does make the aircraft really stand out….just my opinion (without seeing the actual kit in specie) ….good review too..cheers Mick.
I forgot to show the Exhaust stubs, but as predicted, once again Airfix moulded them with the sprue runner contact area right in the middle of the fishtail-weld on the face of the stub, just as on the Mk.IX (shown clearly in linked vid at the end @53.30 ) which is probably why the builder in the magazine chose to go aftermarket.
I'm holding off til me birthday in Oct...thanks for reply!
Best regards
Richard
Have fun!
Thanks Peter. Modelling magazines are still the best source of advice. Mine from the early '70s have amazing reference material!
I didn’t realize an asthma puffer was part of a modellers tool box 😂 I raised one son with one of these at the ready!
@@hacheyp I am like Mr Le Chifre, a Bond Villain.😉
A strengthen wing, revised simpler wing build.UC legs lower lock up position changed and deeper dished UC doors elimination of wheel blisters . Revised cockpit avionics, retract tail wheel. Larger cord rudder to off set prop torque.
Hi Peter. Cool as always. Have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
Actually a timely few videos of yours. I started reading A Piece of Cake the other day - it is in my well stocked bookcase, and I hadn't read it for years. Then I found out that there was a miniseries (us Aussies are behind the times), which I watched on UA-cam over the last few days. I didn't mind Mk IX Spits and a Mk 1 with a four blade prop replacing the Hurricanes. Some great flying scenes, and great dark humour in both book and TV. Neil Dudgeon as Moggy (a different character to the younger Inspector Barnaby!) was a brilliant piece of acting. Also found We'll Meet Again - I recall that as a youngster!
Nice, my favorite version. Bravo, Airfix!
DETROIT here, love your show brother, great info + models, thank-you
@@jeffreyross-zb8cz Cheers Jeffrey! 👍🏻
The Mk.VIII was mainly deployed in the Med and Far East because so many Mk.IXs were already deployed or due to be delivered in the UK.
The reason that there is a seam line on one canopy but not the other, is that the one without the seam line is not 100% accurate - you can't mould the required shape from a standard mould. The seam line is there because of the different type of moulding needed to accurately represent the blown shape.
@@FinsburyPhil The seam line is the least of the canopy’s probs. The distortion is ridiculous on a 1/24 scale kit.
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Yes, but I was only explaining the reason why there is a seam line on one not the other.
Lovely kit, and a fascinating review as always. From 1943 many of the RAAF Spitfires were assigned to defend Darwin from Japanese raids, and the earlier versions of the 'Spit' had similar problems against the Zero that their British-based counterparts had opposing the Fw-190, particularly maneuverability in a close-quarters dogfight (which most American fighter types of the same vintage experienced as well). The RAAF squadron portrayed was based at Morotai at the same time as my dad's Beaufighter squadron (31) and they operated in the vicinity of the southern Philippines.
Looks like a good kit😁
Interesting history between the Mk VIII and Mk IX. As far as I understand it the Mk VIII was the next after the MK V to be the main service variant, but then the Mk IX was built as (what turned out to be a very successful) hastily developed stopgap measure to combat the FW190... Also, an interesting point on the shark mouths. Photos of 457 Squadron RAAF aircraft show both the large (as made famous on Bobby Gibbes "RG-V") aircraft, and the smaller one (as someone said below ïnsipid"). Also there are photos of aircraft without the shark mouth. I do prefer the larger one!
I am almost finished two of four Airfix Mk.IX kits after two years work and have the experience with a pair of 1/32 Tamiya Mk.IXs. Improvements and modifications to enhance the Airfix kit to increase scale accuracy and detail are being realized since the release. The Paul H Monforton reference book was utilized by Airfix and many modellers like myself have a version of the book for guidance to correct the issues. I admire the Tamiya kits engineering and quality more, but prefer the 1/24 Airfix for how it builds, the potential for enhancement and the larger scale. The canopies; Airfix states the seamed version is the correct shape of the two but could not mold it without a seam. My Spits will be posed in flight with sculpted pilot figures that I put a lot of time into so the motivation to remove the distortions and marks was there to try. Careful sanding and polishing works. All my kits have resin exhaust stacks. One set of round type for a G-IRTY Silver Spitfire project. BTW, Peter, I used the 1 Man Army masks for the two 1/24 Spits with great results.
@@SEMJW I have the 1 Manarmy masks for my 1/32 Mossie. 👍🏻 The canopy distortion on this kit seems worse than on the Mk.IX to my eye, the camera flatters is.
One of the main reasons for the Mk VIII going to the Italy & far east was it too late in arriving for the northern European theatre of operations, it was already Tempest & Mk XIV time
Ahhhh Peter and clear parts 😅
I'm allways wondering by your kit reviews, I must admit you are not lucky😢.
Great job as allways ❤
Thanks! 😃
Shock,yet another Spit;))
Lol! I know what you mean...🤭
did i miss you checking the exhaust buddy are they the same with the same problem ??
@@richardroberts6101 No I missed it, Sorry Bud...but remembered afterwards and checked; Yes they are exactly the same problem as on the Mk.IX sadly, which I guess is why the builder in the magazine went for aftermarket ones. 😕
that canopy alone would be a deal breaker for me. I am not a great fan of this particular mark of Spit. Tamiya do one in 1/32 which is what I would probably go for if I had to have a replica of this aircraft.
A number of differences from the Mk IX. "I" differences to be exact.
Peter not related to this video sorry...but have you bought AK colour pens? I saw Gary's Stuff fella paint some good RAF prop tips yellow over black and looked great. Just wondering if on your hit list and maybe a review?
Keep up the good work :)
Richard
@@richardgill-g2l Hi Richard, Not yet, but may look into them soon...👍🏻
Not a prequel. They were developed on different production lines. The MKVIII was better.
Indeed , it was due to be a new standard set up. Also i think the mk.vii was the extended wing tipped , high attitude version . Nice kit . Ty peter . M
@@MartinSparks-ef9grBoth the Mks VI and VII had extended wingtips for high altitude interception and were specifically built for that purpose. Some Mk VIIIs designated HF Mk VIII were also built, incorporating the extended wingtips.
Eduard happen to produce an HF Mk VIII with extended wingtips.
Hope the additional info helps. 👍
Hi Peter, haven’t ever been interested in kits of this scale however this may sway my thinking…at least for this kit….however after seeing your review, box art and the decal sheet the sharks mouth appears a bit insipid in its appearance…..reference photos of the the actual ‘grey nurse’ from the Australian War Memorial site (and other references) shows a more ‘menacing’ looking example….may be a small ‘niggle’ but it does make the aircraft really stand out….just my opinion (without seeing the actual kit in specie) ….good review too..cheers Mick.
Different aircraft had different style mouths painted on them. There are wartime photos of A58-602 and 606 and it looks exactly like the decals.
@@travis_thompson yep got that…I’ll just have to stick with A58-67…cheers
👀gonna be good welljell 😭
just built the chonick was ok build Shannon life boat could do with more detail and doing the lib now and its going ok
Sounds like an attack of gout, old boy! Perhaps lay of the Port, cigars and the foie gras. 😊
As I am watching this Jadlam send out their Exclusive review of it lol. not buying into this one as not built the last one yet.
@@ModelkitStuff Hi Jason! Lol! Don't blame you...Airfix need to control their Spit addiction...🤣
Get checked for gout..
I did. It isn't. 👍🏻
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 👍👍
Good review Pete.....well done Airfix! ......low back versions possibly next....?
Possibly! 👍🏻