Airfix Model Set - A01071B Supermarine Spitfire Mk.la Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues & Decals - 1:72 Scale Model

This version of the airfix spitfire in 72nd scale is probably airfixes best, separate mold for all the intakes gives great detail and good detail on the cockpit for the scale. Clear parts are decent not the best but pretty good. All the parts have a good fit and require little filler. However I found the cartograph decals a bit thick and took a few passes of solvent to get the larger ones to conform properly. This might be an issue for beginners. But if you have decal solvents it’s no problem. The only big gripe I have is that on the reference they give for the identifier scheme in the bottom of the aircraft (the black and white) it only shows the wings having this scheme when in reality the whole lower of the aircraft had this scheme including the stabilizers, any refrerence picture shows this and I’m not sure how airfix got this wrong. Overall if you do your research and take time with the decals it’s a brilliant 72nd scale spitfire kit probably the best in this price range. Only having Edward or tamiya models be better out of the box but those kits usually run more than double the price. Can’t really go wrong for the price!

Great subject with fantastic molding and super easy instructions great if you want something not to hard but still easy to complete and because it is great spitfire with so many ways to display with accurate and extensive detailing it's a great way to keep your self-esteem high about building models and at such a great price it's perfect canvas for different paint schemes like the markings for the Pink version so much flexibility for the price can't go wrong with airfix

Read the small print on the back of the box first if you want the correct colour scheme for this registration of aircraft. The box clearly displays that one wing is black and the other white. Little did I notice the small print first that says that this colour scheme is incorrect. I only notice this as I was applying the decals. Okay not biggy I guess. But a shame after so much work has been put in. The kit goes together pretty easily but the decals are just too fiddly. On the side of the fuselage. The GR is separate from the RAF circle and the U is separate again. The U was a pain trying to get right. It was incredibly fragile. As was the tiny 2mm red squares that cover the guns. I gave up on those in the end. I've built the Spitfire before from Airfix and in the 1:72 Scale. That one came with paints, glue and a brush. That was a more enjoyable experience. The large lettering much easier to apply. I've ordered ( and it's just arrived actually) another one of these kits. Just to put in to practice everything that went wrong on this build

Good quality and price, all elements fit well, the only problem is the lack of glue in the set.

Brought as a gift. Looks a nice model. Does not come with paint so ensure to purchase this as extra as this made it less of a useful gift.

Granson loved building this

Yet another stocking filler for Nikki to build when it is miserable outside, we both made Airfix kits when we were kids, I no longer have the patience but Nikki is looking forward to starting this. All the biys in the box are there, very very good value.

Bought to help grandson with his concentration. He loved it! Stayed focused throughout assembly and soon got the hang of following the instruction sheet. We used a set of artist acrylic paints to paint the kit but now I know he enjoys doing them I will invest in Proper model paints. The parts fitted together well and we are both very pleased with this kit.

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Good.my son was very happy with this.

This Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk-1 is a really a fine kit of the most iconic aircraft of WWII. The model has recessed panel lines, a nicely detailed cockpit, choice of landing gear up or down, a pilot figure, great clear parts, and beautiful decals. A great kit if you are new to modeling, or if you are an experienced modeler looking for a nice easy and fun model to build. The parts fit is very good- the fuselage will fit together better if you remove the locating pins and. carefully glue the halves together a section at a time. This will save you from a lot of putty work and sanding. A real winner and a great bargain, highly recommended!

El clásico spitfire Mk1 con opciones para su versión de Dunkerque. Airfix nos vuelve a dejar con la boca abierta con este kit que tiene moldes nuevos con la tecnología nueva de Airfix de diseño 3D que permite imprimir en plástico las partes del modelo con gran detalle. Este tipo de precisión y detalle solo se podía alcanzar anteriormente con escalas 1/48 o 1/32. El avión es un deleite de trabajar y construir: El ensamblado de la cabina es quizá la parte más complicada sobre todo si se piensa utilizar a la figura del piloto pues el espacio es un poco reducido, pero se puede conseguir poniendo mucha atención a la secuencia de pegado de partes en la cabina. MUY recomendado el que se practique en ensamblado de las partes antes de aplicar pegamento. Esta versión del Spitfire MK.I es la mejor que hay actualmente en el mercado en escala 1/72. Está entre los 5 mejores kits de Airfix en esta escala definitivamente. Recomendado!

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