The new-tool 1/48 Airfix Spitfire Extravaganza

[Softscience]

I can't allow myself to break the 1/48 rule. Must maintain the 1/72 and 1/144 scale only builds. Once I make the exception once it will be easier the next time something comes along. Next thing you know my stash will double with all those cool looking 1/48 kits that are out there. Nah my best bet would be to do some kind of conversion of a 1/72 kit.

Thats how I'm slowly pulling myself into the larger scale. I built 1/48 as a kid, and then switched to 1/72 around the 7th grade. Then about six years ago I got a Tamiya corsair. Each year since then I began buying more and more kits in 1/48. This year's purchases have been about 40% 1/48. So yep, tread carefully




BTW, I'm totally down for a quarter-scale Airfix spit build.

[splash]

Sign me up, I have both kits in my stash ready to go.

Regards
Splash

[AndrewR]

There are probably enough takers to put a poll up, but before I do, do you want to restrict it to the original idea, or open it up to older tool Airfix 1/48 Spitfires.
Discuss...

[Mikeew]

Why not open it up?
Call it "The Airfix 1:48 Spitfire GB" encompassing all kits/marks manufactured by Airfix in 1:48.
Gives people a bit more scope too.

[flakmonkey]

Given that Airfix have done some pretty good 1/48 Spitfires over the last thirty odd years that would work nicely. Betcha nobody attempts the club edition Mk. XVI

[AndrewR]

The poll is set for 7 days.
Please make a post when you vote, with your choice for starting dates. I suggest January, February or March 2012

Cheers

Andrew

[Softscience]

I think any of the Airfix spits is good. Although by January 2012 my fickle interests may be entirely elsewhere.

Just saying

[splash]

Nice subject, nice kits, nice scale should be a good GB.

Regards
Splash

[AndrewR]

Naturally, I'll build any Airfix Spitfire:)

The early 2012 date was only a suggestion, but the calender is getting a bit more crowded towards the end of 2011. Feel free to suggest an alternative.

[Dirkpitt289]

How about in Smarch?

[jssel]

I am in with the later but voted for the former as I may not get one by then.

[AndrewR]

I am in with the later but voted for the former as I may not get one by then.

That was my thought too Jeff. I can easily get an older kit, but the new tool stuff is taking an age to arrive in Canada. The reboxed Comet racer has just appeared in the LHS!

[Softscience]

yep, Airfix is a little slow on the uptake with distribution in North America.

[PaulBradley]

Too true.

I voted for any, as any will make a nice model.

[AndrewR]

Do you want to include the mark VIII kit, as that was a rebox? My feeling is "yes".