A-Z Joy Pack-3 1/72 Spitfires
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A-Z Joy Pack-3 1/72 Spitfires
Just finished these by AZ. I went shopping in the big smoke (Toronto) with my boy and he convinced me to buy them although I was skeptical that 3 Spitfires could be had for less than $30. I was wrong. The kit contains 3 complete Spitfire kits plus extra parts to create a MkXVIe (cut down fuselage). Each kit has a choice of 2 air intakes, clipped or extended wings, armament options (c or e wings), 2 types of tailplane, 2 wheel hub options and 2 rudder options. No decals are included so you are on your own. The IXc was easy-I just used the extras from the Airfix IXC plus national markings from the decal stash. The other 2 were researched online. Fortunately, the XVIe was based on a flying example which in it's original iteration, was a clipped Spit as opposed to the full span version which depicts it. Also the Serial was different from the one currently carried. Similarly, the IXe FX-P was also based on a flying example. The only aftermarket or extras used were the decals, seatbelts from Eduard and a couple of rear view mirrors from Airwaves (The carpet monster devoured 2 of the 3 that were provided by AZ).
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Re: A-Z Joy Pack-3 Spitfires
These are lovely! I have been tempted myself, and I bought the A-Z Bf-109G set for my Luftwaffe camouflage project.
Thanks for sharing!
David
Thanks for sharing!
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A very fine group of Spitfires, indeed!
I didn't realize the XVI had a cut down fuselage. There are companies that market the Spitfire as a IX or a XVI out of the same kit in the box. Revell for example. It's good to know, that the fuse is cut down.
I didn't realize the XVI had a cut down fuselage. There are companies that market the Spitfire as a IX or a XVI out of the same kit in the box. Revell for example. It's good to know, that the fuse is cut down.
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Three very nice models.
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What an excellent trio and seemingly further evidence of any wad needed that (all together now) you can never have too many Spitfires
They look to be nice kits, worth keeping an eye out for if only to use up spare decals
They look to be nice kits, worth keeping an eye out for if only to use up spare decals
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Super work. I do love the AZ Spitfires and you can never have too many you know.
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From what I've seen, the XVI was also produced with the normal fuselage as well. Similarly the XIV.59North wrote:A very fine group of Spitfires, indeed!
I didn't realize the XVI had a cut down fuselage. There are companies that market the Spitfire as a IX or a XVI out of the same kit in the box. Revell for example. It's good to know, that the fuse is cut down.
Cheers,
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What a lovely trio.
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Excellent work, Howard, what a great looking trio of Spits.
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Does the carpet monster never get full? It must be an acute case of obesity by now!
Lovely Spitfires - three excellent models in very contrasting markings. Great stuff!
Lovely Spitfires - three excellent models in very contrasting markings. Great stuff!
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Beautiful - the world can always use more Spitfires. Very professional work.
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Re: A-Z Joy Pack-3 Spitfires
Beautifully built and finished Spits!!!
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Thanks guys-I would heartily recommend these kits and I'm thinking I may grab the ME's on my next visit! I agree, you can never have too many!
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Are they 72nd?. Or has that been stated and I've missed it.
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they are, it wasn't and you didn'tMarkyM607 wrote:Are they 72nd?. Or has that been stated and I've missed it.
Best wishes
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