Model Forum / General / Models / October 2005

Mitch,

Airfix put out a series of books on building and super
detailing/modifying their 1/24 scale kits back in the seventies, and
the Spitfire book is pretty good.

It's titled Spitfire: Classic Aircraft No. 1 Their history and how to
model them

Written by Roy Cross and Gerald Scarborough, it was published by
Patrick Stephens, Ltd.

You might try to get it through Amazon.

Steve

Airfix's 1/24 Spitfire Mk.I dates all the way back to 1970.  It was the
first of Airfix's 1/24 scale WW II fighters and an instant classic when
it first appeared.

Try these sites:
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/q-s/spit-1a_24-i.htm
http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/1998/05/stuff_eng_airfix_spitfire24.htm

Martin

I have this kit. I bought it because 1) I wanted a big Mk Ia; and 2) I
wanted to try my hand at some more-than-casual scratchbuilding. I've gotten
the wings mostly done thus far, boxing in the wheel wells with strip and
sheet styrene. I set it aside at the cockpit, not being ready to tackle the
scratchbuilding there. I built Trumpeter's 1/24 Mk Vb, borrowing the seat
for that kit from my Mk Ia. Now I need a seat. But, I'm getting the itch to
return to the Airfix kit.

I think it's a fun kit. The molds definitely show their age on mine; some
short shots around the tail, etc. But, it's neat and I intend to finish it.
Enjoy yours.

Peace,