airscale Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Hey everyone I have been getting a lot of requests for updates on when we will release a set for the new Airfix Spitfire IX Well, the test shot PE arrived today so I did a test fit I thought I would share... The decals are in production, so sadly I don't have those to show yet, but now I know the PE is all good i can place the production order for them. I am being told the PE will be late December / early January but will see if I can get them to run a very small batch before Christmas it's a sad fact Airfix wouldn't supply anyone with test sprues so we are all scrabbling round trying to design & produce from the kits we received when you did ..anyways on with the preview.. ..here is the fret.. first up the seat gets some improved mounting brackets.. ..the seat bulkhead has an improved finish and is detailed for those not using Armour Plate.. ..and with Armour Plate and the correct seatbelt roller (tube not included..) ..rudder pedal treads.. ..corrected and upgraded undercarriage selector.. ..compass frame and missing fuel select lever.. ..and what it really needs - a new IP and Blind Flying panel.. ..how things look in place.. ..there are a number of other bits & bobs too.. will update again when I have decals - I need to pull all this apart to install them It's a fabulous kit and has been a pleasure to put something together to help if folks feel it needs it Pre order available here TTFN Peter Edited December 3, 2022 by airscale 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Looks good to me. I like all those rivets and the lightening holes are well done too. The Instrument panel looks great. All well up to your normal standards. Of course an expert will pop up soon to prove me wrong, but hey, what do I know about Spitfires? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Oh that look awwwffy nice. And there I was saying I will stick with my Tamiya 1/32 kit and you go and do that ………. See what you did @airscale I won’t sleep well tonight now Still my wife is wondering what to get me for Christmas and while I promised not to buy more models getting presents doesn’t break that does it, not really 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Excellent! Didn't waste any time before pre-ordering these! Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 Hi all, Quick update on progress... ..the decals have arrived so did a test for the instructions to be developed... no kit decals are illustrated, but some are still used - happy with how the set is shaping up ..the only problem is the etch folks at PPD are breaking for Xmas and my production order will be mid January for a limited number and end of January for the rest, so I do encourage pre-orders if you have the kit and are waiting on the set. I will turn off pre-orders if we hit the total in the first batch and none will go to retailers until the full production order has been met ..this is all a frustrating by-product of not getting access to the kit prior to release anyways, thats it for now Peter 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 OK Peter you've sold me - One 1/24 Spit on order and a pre-order just made with you. It all looks very nice but I keep asking "Do I really need the new Spitfire?" Well not now thanks to Mrs T and Santa Claus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 From 1 Peter to another, I have the kit and have pre-ordered the cockpit set... ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Thank you all Pleased to say the set is out today and all pre-orders have been shipped TTFN Peter 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 18 hours ago, airscale said: Thank you all Pleased to say the set is out today and all pre-orders have been shipped TTFN Peter I received mine this morning and the set looks absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 hours ago, AliGauld said: I received mine this morning and the set looks absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much, Alistair Me too - and what Ali says ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Sworld Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Yup. Nice package when I got home from work. Thanks Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Another happy customer, excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Very nice indeed, order placed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Ordered it today, and I will get the Sutton harness when it’s back in stock. The harness is unquestionably the best I’ve ever seen! Thanks Peter Cheers Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Mine also received, looks superb, and love the presentation as 'pilot's notes', very good 😊👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Received and very impressed! I'm there must be other areas in the cockpit that could use your attention...do you do the Harness in 1/24? Edited January 18, 2023 by Whitewolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaker Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Whitewolf said: Received and very impressed! I'm there must be other areas in the cockpit that could use your attention...do you do the Harness in 1/24? The Sutton Harness is listed on the Airscale site but is currently out of stock. https://www.airscale.co.uk/store.html#!/1-24-RAF-QK-Sutton-Harness/p/449937330/category=129480004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 3 hours ago, nbaker said: The Sutton Harness is listed on the Airscale site but is currently out of stock. https://www.airscale.co.uk/store.html#!/1-24-RAF-QK-Sutton-Harness/p/449937330/category=129480004 Great, thanks. I'll keep an eye on the site for a re-stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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