Kagemusha Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) I know there's a thread elsewhere, but the title is obscure to say the least! https://www.facebook.com/kotaremodels/videos/2967141560169423/?t=9 Edited August 8, 2023 by Kagemusha Added early 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Sweet! I know it's another Spitfire, but we don't have a good early Spit in 1/32. The Revell kit leaves a lot to be desired, and I have a feeling this new kit will sit well next to the Tamiya VIIIs, IXs and XVIs. Al Deere's "Kiwi" as well! Naturally. Think I'll need at least two. Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_ Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 A 32nd Spitfire by ex Wingnut Wings employees - Oh My! Take my money, etc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I thought they would Spit it out sooner or later ! 😉 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Well I'm going to need one of these Cheers, Stew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) In the Kotare homepage: https://www.kotare-models.com/products/k32001-132-spitfire-mkia-late Quote Model Kitsets / K32001 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Late) K32001 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Late) Announced on 15 September (Battle of Britain day) 2021. New model in development for release later next year, but only after we're really happy with it. The first all new 1/32 Battle of Britain era Spitfire Mk.I kitset since 1967. Yes that's right, 1967! We almost couldn't believe it ourselves. US$TBC Box art + 3D renders V.P. Edited September 15, 2021 by Homebee 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phas3e Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) I hope they sell bucket loads and ushers in a new 32nd scale empire. Edited September 15, 2021 by Phas3e 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Nice 👍 Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) SUPER excited by this announcement - can’t wait to see what they do with this one. And wonderful timing of the announcement, nicely done guys! I suggested a Spitfire Mk I to Wingnut Wings after they announced the Lancaster but was told that was their only foray into anything other than WW1. Sensational news! I’ll be buying this one in bulk! Bring it on!! Just hope we don’t have to wait until the next anniversary of BoB day to get our hands on it. Now. Who will step up in 1/24 scale…….🙃 Edited September 15, 2021 by Peter Roberts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 7 hours ago, fightersweep said: Sweet! I know it's another Spitfire, but we don't have a good early Spit in 1/32. The Revell kit leaves a lot to be desired, Steve From what I’ve read that’s a masterful understatement If these ex WNW guys apply WNW quality this will fill a gap on the shelves as any early Spit in 1/32 isn’t really up to it which is bonkers for such an important aircraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 51 minutes ago, JohnT said: From what I’ve read that’s a masterful understatement If these ex WNW guys apply WNW quality this will fill a gap on the shelves as any early Spit in 1/32 isn’t really up to it which is bonkers for such an important aircraft Totally agree! I'm still surprised that Tamiya didn't fill the Mk I shaped gap in the market. I had a lot of hope pinned on the Revell announcement, but felt totally underwhelmed when the kit arrived. If only it had been up to the standard of the P-51 that followed. Looks like that gap in the market is about to be filled at last. Time to get saving! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Shall we play price tag bingo? I imagine this will sit somewhere around the £130 mark? I really want one of these but I'm also tempted to hold out and see if they do any later marks. A late mark F.XIVe would be a dream come true (says he who has five Griffon conversions in the stash) Cheers, WV908 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Low hanging fruit. This is excellent news and a great subject to start with. I hope they(am and sure that will) sell loads. My Revell/Tamiya kitsbash project is now on pause! Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) The announcement is for a Late Mk I. Leaves it open for a follow up of early and mid-production Mk I’s hopefully. Decal manufacturers, after market producers must be rubbing their hands! Happy days! Edited September 15, 2021 by Peter Roberts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Peter Roberts said: The announcement is for a Late Mk I. Leaves it open for a follow up of early and mid-production Mk I’s hopefully. Decal manufacturers, after market producers must be rubbing their hands! Happy days! Hope they earn their money to stay in the market ! Maybe the second or third kit will be a bit more esoteric. Wonder how Big T will react. From their view a new Spit in WNW quality is a major character attack in a field they believe to possess - rubbing their hands means something different from this perspective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Told myself I didn't need another 1/32 Spitfire and then this happened! Take my money now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Who needs more Spitfires? ME, of course. This has made me a very happy bunny. Wonder if they'll follow up with an early Mk I? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, ABeck said: Hope they earn their money to stay in the market ! Maybe the second or third kit will be a bit more esoteric. Wonder how Big T will react. From their view a new Spit in WNW quality is a major character attack in a field they believe to possess - rubbing their hands means something different from this perspective. The split of the Tamiya MkIX facilitates a Mk1 or V. Split wing fillet, post on rudder etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, WV908 said: I really want one of these but I'm also tempted to hold out and see if they do any later marks. A late mark F.XIVe would be a dream come true (says he who has five Griffon conversions in the stash) They could clean up on Spits alone Including the V, PR and Griffon marks plus the Mk 21-24 and Seafires. Bring it on! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggers Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 We still have stock of the 32nd Expo decals to go with it 😀 http://www.southernexpo.co.uk/Decals2010_32ndScale.htm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Had a lovely reply from Richard Alexander to an email I sent. I suggested that there is a great opportunity to also do an early and mid-production Spitfire Mk I, to which he replied: "I doubt we'll be able to stop at just one variation" Let the speculation begin! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Loving this, competition for ZM! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas V. Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Outstanding news, I've grown old waiting for Tamiya early Merlin lineup, and if its close to WNW overall quality we're in for a treat. Still don't understand how Tamiya was not able in more than a decade to fully exploit Mk.IX.c tooling, since (as already mentioned ) tooling was designed to enable Mk.I/V kits down the line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I don’t really do 1/32nd scale but I might have to make an exception if this turns out to be something special. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckw Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Thomas V. said: Still don't understand how Tamiya was not able in more than a decade to fully exploit Mk.IX.c tooling, since (as already mentioned ) tooling was designed to enable Mk.I/V kits down the line. I have no doubt Tamiya were able to do this - the only explanation I can see is that they did not think their target market would make it worthwhile to do so. Maybe sales of the Mk. IX were not what they hoped. Cheers Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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