kitbasher2009

IMHO the Italeri cockpit (in both the Vb and IXc kits) is the only reason to buy an Italeri Spitfire. Both to me are very disappointing.

I've had a Kopro VIII that came with these bits, knew the IX models came with the pointed rudder but didn't know they also came with the extended wing tips. In the old days of KP I acquired a KP IX that had been released by IPMS Netherlands complete with Dutch markings. Still got the decals, which will be used for my Airfix IX conversion into a Tr.9.

Because surely it's a way of enticing the newer - or one-off - modeller, especially a kid, to buy the thing?? Yes, it's annoying for the 'serious' modeller but kit companies do have to try and tap into whatever markets they perceive t be out there.