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Spitfire FR.46 conversion to Mk.22 - What changes, if any?


modelman182

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Hi Folks

 

Just been having a look at an Airfix Seafire FR.46/47 kit I picked up second hand and wondered whether I could build it as a Mk.22 Spitfire. The kit seems to have the bits (windscreen, Rotol prop and Rudder base), but is there anything else I should look out for (other than the Griffon nose bumps, which I would have replaced anyway)?

 

Cheers

 

Kev

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comparing the sprue's off the 22/24 kit

https://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=105836&p=inthebox

note there is a dowload of the instructions on this page

 

with the Seafire 46/47

https://www.scalemodellingnow.com/hn-airfix-supermarine-seafire-frmk4647

 

looks like Airfix just added another sprue.

HTH

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Many Thanks, Troy

 

In fact, double thanks! I hadn't known that Scalemates also had sprue shots and instructions. Use them a lot to check out originators, tooling versions and decal options of kit releases - should've looked a bit more thoroughly when I was there! ;)

 

That's enough info for me to go ahead and get some new decals and turn that kit into a post war Spit (County of Nottingham Auxiliary) using Xtradecal's sheet.

 

Cheers

 

Kev

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When originally released, the "Seafire" kit did not give 5-blade prop or non-stinging tail, and vice versa for the Spitfire kit.  More recent issue has opened the gates and gives all.  Or so I understand, which seems borne out by the kits I've accumulated.

 

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