Homebee Posted January 14 Posted January 14 (edited) Airfix is to release in Spring 2025 a 1/48th Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 kit - ref. A05143 Sources: https://uk.airfix.com/products/supermarine-spitfire-tr9-a05143 https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/posts/pfbid025p67UbcHsaGw31NDoe757dbq3zNoCCjaBeD3xiQDTzuaV8uEVZgyzCLcr7R7SJg5l Introducing the NEW MOULD 1:48 scale Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9! Arguably the most famous fighting aeroplane in history, with over 20,000 aircraft eventually produced, the Spitfire Tr.9 is a two-seater trainer aircraft. This highly detailed kit includes: • 128 parts • Two scheme options • Unique subject not previously available in injection moulded kit form • Fine rivet detail and slide moulded engine cowling • Specific post-war wing parts • Both canopies can be posed closed or open to reveal the detail in both cockpits • Decal options for an Irish Air Corps Spitfire Tr.9 and a famous post-war camouflage scheme Test build Schemes V.P. Edited January 14 by Homebee 5 2 2
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 14 Posted January 14 I've been banging the drum for this for several years -@Denford being particularly anti- it - 'dream on' I believe was his comment - along with 'commercial suicide' from another... I said they would. as the warbird flight market is there... Well done Airfix - you deserve to sell lots - plus there are two TR.9 builds on RFI currently....! TT 3 2 1 1
352nd Fighter Group Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Lets do the Happy Dance fantastic Airfix Spitfire TR.9 4 1
WV908 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Long, long overdue. Very very pleased to see a major manufacturer finally pick this up. I am interested to see if they follow on with the other style of TR.9 as it would be nice to have a fleet of both styles Cheers, WV908 1
keithjs Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Wonder if its a new mould or a rehash of the old MK.IX? Have I missed where it says?
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Just now, keithjs said: Wonder if its a new mould or a rehash of the old MK.IX? Have I missed where it says? New tool
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 14 Posted January 14 My only question is whether a 'Grace' modified canopy arrangement will follow - from the look of things its unlikely sadly - but still a terrific release! TT 2
keithjs Posted January 14 Posted January 14 7 minutes ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: New tool Nice! Can I wait 10 months tho'... 1
wellsprop Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Well I must admit, my previous statement that Airfix wouldnt do this was well and truly wrong! Very welcome to have a TR.IX kit. 4
airbus320 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Flew one last year so I HAVE to build this!! No more brigade models conversion for me!!! Chris 5
352nd Fighter Group Posted January 14 Posted January 14 (edited) G-AWGB G-BMSB What one to do when The Aftermarket Decals become available Edited January 14 by 352nd Fighter Group 6 1
SeventySecond Posted January 14 Posted January 14 No contest, MJ627 as that was the one I flew in , although it had a red spinner at the time. 1
Max Headroom Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Indian and Dutch modellers will no doubt be happy as well Trevor 3
The Unknown Modeller Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Please could we also have a 1/72 scale version too please at some point....? 3 3
Denford Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Be aware that Corgi (part of the same group as Airfix) already have one in their range
malpaso Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Do we know the alternative option for markings? Not the silver Irish version? Or the three colour Irish roundels still on the green?
Skyf24 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 23 minutes ago, malpaso said: Do we know the alternative option for markings? Not the silver Irish version? Or the three colour Irish roundels still on the green? IIRC, it was a dark earth/dark green from 1969, filming of battle of Britain I'd assume. 1
Max Headroom Posted January 14 Posted January 14 23 minutes ago, malpaso said: Do we know the alternative option for markings? Not the silver Irish version? Or the three colour Irish roundels still on the green? I’m sure Max Decals are dusting off their files as we speak! Trevor
At Sea Posted January 14 Posted January 14 If anyone wants a set of Grey Nurse decals I have a spare Eduard set. PM me. 1
alt-92 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Max Headroom said: Dutch modellers will no doubt be happy as well Ya think? 2 1 1
Bell209 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Wish I'd known a few years back. I made mine with the Brigade Models conversion and it was a lot more work than this! 1
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