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As far as I'm aware the 1st edition was made in multicolour plastic, had the prototype wheels, no boarding ladder or refueling probe. 2nd edition had revsions of boarding ladder, refueling probe & new wheels (though you have to cut the parts out of the fuselage to fit them) as well as a very extensive set of weapons for internal & extrenal stores. Oh now molded in grey plastic. 3rd (I think) is the same as the 2nd edition with new decals........... My kit came with Eduard's interior & exterior updates both are very good though I personally don't think I'll use the exterior parts 😞

Hey all, Have to admit the kit is very nice ( I have the 2nd edition with the extra weopons and updated parts) though I have been trying to get some short shot parts from Kitty Hawk for the last 8 weeks with no avail. Had a couple of emails from them though no updates on how to pay for them! As I said, great kit but let down by quality issues and frustrating service 😞

Thanks guys, I've emailled them & awaiting a reply. Many thanks

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help me? i purchased a Kitty Hawk F-35b (1/48 scale) which is a stunning kit, the problem is some of the parts on Sprue B are ‘short shot’ and only half moulded. My question is..... does anyone have any way of getting in touch of either Kitty Hawk themselves or the U.K. supplier so I can purchase a replacement sprue? I’ve tried the usual ways- Facebook page, original supplier etc. though with no luck. Can anyone please help?

Latest progress. Starting to come along nicely

Then decided to give it the top coat too

Update on progress. Pre shaded the Yak to show the canvas against the metal

That's brilliant!!! Looks like it's getting closer to this one :-)

Hi Helmsman, I didn't realise it was that important :-) I'll enjoy finishing it even more now. Just gonna use Google.........

Just looking at different colour schemes...... Thinking of the box offering in Soviet though found these as well!! I have some arrow bolts from my Bergemot Yak-3 decals so this could be something different :-)

Hi all, I am quite new here, so would like to introduce you to one of my "Works In Progress", a Trumpeter Yakovlev Yak-18 Max. I usually build the usual Spitfires of Bf-109's though felt I wasn't really getting anywhere with them & this kit as a bit of fun! If you don't already know, this is a post WW2 Soviet trainer which was built in the 1,000's & used by most Warsaw Pact countries as well as China & even North Korea. The kit itself is gorgeous with just enough parts & complexity to keep you interested & the fit & detail of parts Tamiya would be proud of. Full cockpit and engine detail is included & 3 decal options- Soviet, China & North Korea. I've enclosed some pics of where I am atm as if you search for the kit you'll find plenty of in box pics. The only issue I have with the aircraft is the looks...... if you squint hard at it & don't look at the engine cowl it can look a little like a Yak-3! Look at the cowl & it really doesn't! It's just so damn UGLY!!!! I hope you like the pics & look forward to any comments Peter

Hi, Just seen this thread. Thank you so much for posting, I've been looking for ANYTHING on this kit & you're the only one who has added anything upto now. The kit looks a lot like the MkII from what I can see which isn't really a bad thing. I am thinking of using one to convert to a Mk XIV which is done by Roy Brown (Iroybrownmodels on Ebay) as he uses the MkII as a basis (& I really don't fancy cutting up a Tamiya kit!). Is there a chance of you adding some pics of the decals/ colour instructions included in the kit please? Oh btw, loving the work, it looks AWESOME!!!!! Peter. P.S. Tony, I'm half way through the Fly Hurricane MkIIc, don't wait for Revell you gotta try one they're fab!! Just be careful in the fit of the cockpit..... check, check & check again! It's much better than I read about

Nicely said Tim :-)

Well there's your answer............. do a upgrade set for the Tamiya kit & you'll have the Mk1/Mkll you're after. As I said, I can live with the errors as most people I know think it'll look like a Spitfire.

Hi KingK_series I do agree it's one of the most important designs and beautiful aircraft ever, though wouldn't this be a perfect time for someone like you who knows what is wrong to do a correction kit for this for the people like yourself who wants the aircraft to be as they want it. If I remember, everyone made a great hoohaw on the Hobbyboss MkVb when that came out too. From what I can see this is another imperfect kit and there are now corrections out there for most of the problems........ it still builds well and unless you have a trained eye (my son, family and most of my friends don't) still looks like a Spitfire! My honest opinion is it looks like it's going to be a fun build & that's what I want the hobby to be when I've come in from work and put the kids to bed & need a bit of relaxation. It is something that is there for enjoyment. Everyone gets their enjoyment in different ways........ but please........ why don't you make a correction kit? You could make money from Revell's mistakes!!

Hi all, I would like to thank everyone for the input on this subject as it has helped me enormously in deciding that I must have one of these! One point no one seems to have thought about is, as the kit is based on aircraft currently in museums or flying warbirds it is accurate to to these particular aircraft. I know everyone has been wanting a "perfect" Mk1 or Mk2 for many a year, though we now with this kit an opportunity to actually model one of the few aircraft which are left. Is there no one else who would like a kit of one of our prized possessions P7350? I know when ever I see her flying over head ( as she did last weekend over Harrogate) it makes me want to make a replica of her even more! From what I have read on this site and a particular larger scale site, this kit would be perfect as a starting point to building this aircraft.

Hi I usually don't do 24th scale as there fewer kits available, though one which a lot of people seem to forget is the Gloster E.28/39. We've never really had a good kit of this & I'm sure Airfix could make an amazing job of this important and unusual aircraft. Just think...... full cockpit detail and an accurate Whittle jet engine!!!!

Hi Sean, love the work and hopefully I'll get round to building mine soon. Just a bit of info that might help everyone. I currently work for MINI UK so this could answer some questions. First, the wheels in the kit are correct wheels. On the R56, you can spec the car with anything that can be added at the factory. The wheels included are optional extras from the dealers- I have some in our parts dept. Btw they're 16" alloys. Also, if you want to spec your MINI completely, if you go to MINI.co.uk you can build a MINI to your own spec and colours inside and out! So if you want 1/2 leather in toffee with the bottom of the dash and door arm rests in red you can!!! But it'll look very wrong!!!! Lol. Just be aware Airfix used a pre 2010 car when doing interior colour shout outs. Hope this helps a little, give me a shout if anyone needs more info!!