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Dear All, My first new project in 2021 will be the Airfix IIa/Va, it being the re-boxing (plus new decals) of the previous early I/Ia that Airfix released a while ago. I will be building it as a IIa with Rotol propeller and blunt spinner but my new book on the IIa which I received for Xmas, Single No 17 by Robert Grudzien, says that some later IIa's had the larger oil cooler radiator as featured on the Mk III Spitfire? My knowledge of this particular mark is limited as all I know/think is that it was planned to be powered by the Merlin XX but was dropped in favour of another version with the Merlin 45 series (the Spitfire V) due to other demands for this particular engine. The only true example built, N3297, then went on to be used as a form of test bed for other modifications such as the Merlin 61 engine. As I don't have any plans for the Mk III I'm assuming this means a Mk IIa could have either the larger/circular style as fitted to the Mk III/V or the previous semi-circular style of the Mk I but just want to check if this is correct? I'm happy with all the other differences between the I and IIa such as the wing strengthening strakes, coffman starter bulge etc.. and the fact that the kit lacks the gun heating vents under each wing. Regards Colin.
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Hi gang, Does anyone have any images clearly showing the fuel filler on Spitfires please? I'm building Revell's 1/32nd scale recent release but the fuel filler cap opening looks like it might be too small in diameter to my eyes. If I can get an image or two showing that area clearly I might be able to gauge how well the kit replicates the offending item. Cheers.
