Mark Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Can we start an equivalent of a crowd fundraiser type thingy for an accurate 1/48th scale Spitfire Mk.XIV? Surely this is the last remaining mark unavailable in 1/48th? Maybe a simple petition would do? So, here's the start to it: Dear Airfix / Eduard / Tamiya* Please may we, the undersigned, have, as soon as is practically possible, an accurate scale model kit of the Supekrmarine Spitfire Mk.XIV. Yours sincerely, * Delete as appropriate 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 write me on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 does anyone do a Mk xviii? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 High and low back please! Please write me on the list too. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 does anyone do a Mk xviii? No, but it is quite easy to make if you have a low back Mk. XIV. Airwaves had a rudder and Aeroclub the fiselage. But Mark should probably have said major marks, for neither is there a F.21/Seafire F.45. The resin models of these last two are based on Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 No, but it is quite easy to make if you have a low back Mk. XIV. Airwaves had a rudder and Aeroclub the fiselage. But Mark should probably have said major marks, for neither is there a F.21/Seafire F.45. The resin models of these last two are based on Academy. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_m Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I think the most persuasive action to take would be be buy large numbers of Airfix MkV and Eduard Mk. IX kits. They have both invested a lot in getting top-of-the-line Spitfire kits out- if they don't sell well, then a Mk XIV wont look like such a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Driscol Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 does anyone do a Mk xviii? Falcon models of New Zealand does a very nice vacuform 1/48 Spitfire XVIII . http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/kits.html Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Mark, Just wait till Airfix announce next years kits..... it's just got to happen Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 I hope you're right Dick! I've still got a load of the 1/48th Mk.XIV decals from AeroMaster to use up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well with over 50 Spits made up and another 30 or so in the stash ( all 1/48 and every conceivable mark going). I think I would bite Airfix's hand off if they do. (That's 80 plus Spits.......... make note to self ...... need to get out more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Falcon models of New Zealand does a very nice vacuform 1/48 Spitfire XVIII . http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/kits.html Art Yes, sorry I forgot. I even have a copy upstairs, so no excuse ... They for that matter also have a very nice fuselage for the PR Mk.XI. And the quality of their clear parts is proverbial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (That's 80 plus Spits.......... make note to self ...... need to get out more Why, so you can buy some Spitfire models at the hobby shop? bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 You mean you guys don't like the Academy kits? I am shocked! Those kits have to be some of the best executed kits ever made, I mean just look at how precise the nose is, and the wing profile is amazing, and let's not forget about the cockpit canopy area. You know, with just a little work, like a grenade or some C-4 you could make a pretty decent Mk XIV. For the record though, my money is on Airfix, it wouldn't take much to alter that PR kit and produce a Mk XIV, and XVIII for that matter. I figure we will get that kit about the same time Santa Claus brings me my 1/48 scale Fruitbat, for Christmas of 2020 I mean! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 You mean you guys don't like the Academy kits? I am shocked! Those kits have to be some of the best executed kits ever made, I mean just look at how precise the nose is, and the wing profile is amazing, and let's not forget about the cockpit canopy area. You know, with just a little work, like a grenade or some C-4 you could make a pretty decent Mk XIV. For the record though, my money is on Airfix, it wouldn't take much to alter that PR kit and produce a Mk XIV, and XVIII for that matter. I figure we will get that kit about the same time Santa Claus brings me my 1/48 scale Fruitbat, for Christmas of 2020 I mean! Cheers HobbyBoss have announced a 1/48th Fruitbat GR XVIII.... ....oops sorry - it was a SAAB J29 Tunnan Jonners Problem with the, "it wont take much for Airfix to do the XIV from the XIX" argument, is it will. New wings and fuselage, plus canopy and detail bits - thats a serious tooling investment - though i must say, I'd wager it would tell like hot cakes. Still you wont getting any complaints from me, if Im proved very wrong on this. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil32 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I've just started a back to back build of the brand new Airfix 1:48 Mk V and the old 1:48 Mk 22/24. At the mo the 22/24 has taken over, having just finished a Revell B-17 its simplicity is making it a joy, whereas the Mk V looks a bit involved for my current mood. Manufacturers, theres a subtle message in there!! And as for an XIV, especially a low back E wing, that would be pure heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Ah, but you did just build a B-17, so the message is very subtle indeed! Have you got it up where we can congratulate you? I absolutely agree with your last statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil32 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 The B-17 is in the cabinet. Maybe i should be brave and make my first ready for inspection post?? I have to say having mentioned the joy of simplicity, the older instruction sheet and nasty brittle plastic are quite comical by todays standards. I'll happily see a modern complex XIV though, as when my mood changes... :-D Noon announcements tommorrow, you just never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Speaking of a kit that needs to be produced, my bucket list includes a 1/48 B17E, but with that being said, the old Revell model really is a fun build, rivets and all. It makes a great hang from the ceiling airplane. As for those Academy Spitfire kits, I got the DACO modification parts but I don't have the medical license yet to build a Frankenstein Spitfire. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Count me in on the Spitfire XIV kit but in the meantime it isn`t very difficult to make one from cross kitting the Airfix PR.19 and the ICM Spit IX/XVI; Merry Crimbo Everybody, Cheers Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Tony, Do you have a WIP thread for the Spitfire XIV conversion? Cheers, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Count me in on the Spitfire XIV kit but in the meantime it isn`t very difficult to make one from cross kitting the Airfix PR.19 and the ICM Spit IX/XVI; Merry Crimbo Everybody, Cheers Tony Tony, this is a great example of the way a two-stage Griffon engined Spitfire should look like ! Comparing this picture with the ones seen recently of models built from the Academy kit shows where the Corean company got it wrong. I don't want with this to demean the good work done by other modellers on the Avademy kit, far from it ! It's simply a matter that Airfix got the fuselage right and Academy didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Tony, Do you have a WIP thread for the Spitfire XIV conversion? Cheers, Mike. Hiya Mike, WIP Thread here; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234940087-airfix-spitfire-pr19-converted-to-spitfire-xiv-fighter-in-148th-scale-icm-wings/?hl=%2Bspitfire+%2Bxiv Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Here's my take using the nose from the AIrfix Mk22/24, tail from the Academy Mk XIV, on the base of the much maligned Hasegawa Mk IX. There's a WIP here someplace. Ah ha!! Here it is! http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234922144-spitfire-mk-xiv-g-algt-148-conversion-return-from-the-shelf-of-doom/?hl=yankymodeler#entry1074262 Edited December 23, 2014 by Yankymodeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Tony, this is a great example of the way a two-stage Griffon engined Spitfire should look like ! Comparing this picture with the ones seen recently of models built from the Academy kit shows where the Corean company got it wrong. I don't want with this to demean the good work done by other modellers on the Avademy kit, far from it ! It's simply a matter that Airfix got the fuselage right and Academy didn't. Glad you like it Giorgio and I agree,....Airfix have got the look right compared to Academy! Cheers Tony PS- That is a lovely civvy Spit above Yankymodeller,...nice one. Edited December 23, 2014 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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