Alrghty! Thanks Airfix. Like the Mk. VIII so much i'd scratch built one in 1/32 back in early 2000's using Warbirds resin conversion. So long before Tamiya's kit, think I had my first digital camera around then. So the small sharkmouth is early, later they painted the giant one right over it, and moved the eye up between the spinner and exhaust. But on some, the old eye still peeked out at the top of the new mouth. Of course had to have that on mine.
To all those fed up with another Spitfire - it's not as if there are masses in 1:24. And you can't begrudge Airfix trying to get as much revenue back from the fairly hefty investment they made on tooling the Mk.IX. I for one would like to see a Griffon engined version next.
24th isn't my scale but I do love the VIII - it's got to be the best looking of all the Merlin spits. I'd love this in 72nd (built the ancient Frog kit VIII a while back as ZP-W).
I’ve had a bit of a think since the other day- whilst I don’t agree with those who are saying “not another Spitfire” I am wondering if this is the totality of Airfix’s big summer surprise. If it is then it’s not really in the same league as last year’s Sea King. That was totally out of the blue whereas a Mk.8 Spit has always been on the cards since they released the Mk.9. Also it’s only got 3 scheme options instead of the 4 that’s customary with the 1/24 releases. Don’t get me wrong, it looks like a lovely kit and the 3 options are all very cool but it just feels a bit flat. I’m not really after a new 1/48 Jaguar or Avro Manchester but something completely different would have been nice. That said I am in a bit of a dither about pre-ordering the Mk.8 or grabbing a Mk.9 before they all go. Airfix don’t make it easy for us do they?
I think it's a fair bet that this is certainly not the "Sea King" of 2024! From a conversation with Dale recently, he says August is going to be very busy for them - bear in mind also the Sea King had a launch press event which the Mk.VIII hasn't had. I can see one complete surprise launch before the end of summer and possibly another around Telford time in November, both completely new tooled kits. Bit like the Sea King and Me410 last year.
I think they had to play safe considering the current state of hornby. maybe a desert scheme would have bean a welcome addition but they will be keeping within a price bracket and what a competitive price it is .ps still want a 1/48 jag 😂
Saw a video on yt earlier from Revell on some new releases from them and 1 of the releases is a 1/72 Tornado twin pack.....and ironicly 1 of the 2 people in the video is Luke who used to work for Airfix.....now i wonder did he leave because even he was sick of the amount of spitfires from them but couldn't challenge his supierors for fear of loosing his job so he got out while he could?.....and yes im aware the 2 tornados are not new toolings but having said that their Tornado kits are regarded as being the best in 1/72 so new toolings are not needed.
To be honest how many more spitfires can the hobby take ,there’s other modellers who like airliners and transport aircraft even a cross channel hover craft but all that seems to get churned out is more spitfires. Regardless of the mk it’s the same in my other two hobbies trains you get flying Scotsman s ,buses routemasters for which I use to drive when I was based at Shepards bush S,I just think it would be nice if airfix do some airliners and transport models ,sorry Gary mate just saying if I’m wrong then no doubt I’ll get a raspberry or two 😊😊 Cheers bud Mark 😊
No you are NOT wrong.i am also sick of spitfires from airfix at this stage...they dont listen to what customers want ,they TELL their customers what they want
@@jaws848Obviously they DO listen to the customers..customers buy product.. sales dictate what they produce. Obviously they sell lots of Spitfire models or they wouldn’t keep making them.
@@guaporeturns9472 they listen to the FAN BOYS who look at them with rose tintefd glasses on who think they can do no wrong or never make mistakes.....their 1/48 tiger moth was a dismal failure for them....
Alrghty! Thanks Airfix. Like the Mk. VIII so much i'd scratch built one in 1/32 back in early 2000's using Warbirds resin conversion. So long before Tamiya's kit, think I had my first digital camera around then. So the small sharkmouth is early, later they painted the giant one right over it, and moved the eye up between the spinner and exhaust. But on some, the old eye still peeked out at the top of the new mouth. Of course had to have that on mine.
shark mouth on the aussie one is appropriate as a grey nurse is a reef shark
To all those fed up with another Spitfire - it's not as if there are masses in 1:24. And you can't begrudge Airfix trying to get as much revenue back from the fairly hefty investment they made on tooling the Mk.IX. I for one would like to see a Griffon engined version next.
The RAAF 457 Nurse Squadron with the shark mouth colour scheme will be perfect on the 1/24 Spitfire Viii.
The Grey Nurse is a very striking scheme. 😍
Not sure I can face building another Spitfire as I have done three of the MKIX kits. I would rather they had released the MKVIII first now
24th isn't my scale but I do love the VIII - it's got to be the best looking of all the Merlin spits. I'd love this in 72nd (built the ancient Frog kit VIII a while back as ZP-W).
Wonderful box art as always.
I’ve had a bit of a think since the other day- whilst I don’t agree with those who are saying “not another Spitfire” I am wondering if this is the totality of Airfix’s big summer surprise. If it is then it’s not really in the same league as last year’s Sea King. That was totally out of the blue whereas a Mk.8 Spit has always been on the cards since they released the Mk.9. Also it’s only got 3 scheme options instead of the 4 that’s customary with the 1/24 releases. Don’t get me wrong, it looks like a lovely kit and the 3 options are all very cool but it just feels a bit flat. I’m not really after a new 1/48 Jaguar or Avro Manchester but something completely different would have been nice. That said I am in a bit of a dither about pre-ordering the Mk.8 or grabbing a Mk.9 before they all go. Airfix don’t make it easy for us do they?
I think it's a fair bet that this is certainly not the "Sea King" of 2024! From a conversation with Dale recently, he says August is going to be very busy for them - bear in mind also the Sea King had a launch press event which the Mk.VIII hasn't had. I can see one complete surprise launch before the end of summer and possibly another around Telford time in November, both completely new tooled kits. Bit like the Sea King and Me410 last year.
@@garys_stuffThat’s good news. Thanks.
I think they had to play safe considering the current state of hornby. maybe a desert scheme would have bean a welcome addition but they will be keeping within a price bracket and what a competitive price it is .ps still want a 1/48 jag 😂
Saw a video on yt earlier from Revell on some new releases from them and 1 of the releases is a 1/72 Tornado twin pack.....and ironicly 1 of the 2 people in the video is Luke who used to work for Airfix.....now i wonder did he leave because even he was sick of the amount of spitfires from them but couldn't challenge his supierors for fear of loosing his job so he got out while he could?.....and yes im aware the 2 tornados are not new toolings but having said that their Tornado kits are regarded as being the best in 1/72 so new toolings are not needed.
where did you get that from
@martinvickery9772 get what from?
@martinvickery9772 if you meanthe video its on the offical yt Revell channel
PR Mk XI and LF MkIXe please ;-)
Not another bloody Spitfire,come on Airfix,not everybody llikes Spitfires.
Exactly...fully agree.im sick of them at this stage
I'd love a Corsair in 24th scale!
They were always releasing a mkviii, 24th scales take years to develop so making the most of the tooling makes sense.
@@michaeljenner9906Now that would be perfect. Would go with their Hellcat from a few years ago. I’d like a “birdcage” variant in 1/24 myself.
I agree ,its just never ending! I cannot see them anymore.
RAAF MkVII. Yes please. Am I first?
I meant Mk VIII. Dammit.
To be honest how many more spitfires can the hobby take ,there’s other modellers who like airliners and transport aircraft even a cross channel hover craft but all that seems to get churned out is more spitfires. Regardless of the mk it’s the same in my other two hobbies trains you get flying Scotsman s ,buses routemasters for which I use to drive when I was based at Shepards bush S,I just think it would be nice if airfix do some airliners and transport models ,sorry Gary mate just saying if I’m wrong then no doubt I’ll get a raspberry or two 😊😊
Cheers bud
Mark 😊
No you are NOT wrong.i am also sick of spitfires from airfix at this stage...they dont listen to what customers want ,they TELL their customers what they want
@@jaws848Obviously they DO listen to the customers..customers buy product.. sales dictate what they produce. Obviously they sell lots of Spitfire models or they wouldn’t keep making them.
@@guaporeturns9472 they listen to the FAN BOYS who look at them with rose tintefd glasses on who think they can do no wrong or never make mistakes.....their 1/48 tiger moth was a dismal failure for them....
@@guaporeturns9472 they listen to FAN BOYS who look at airfix with rose tinted goggles on and think they can do no wrong and never make mistakes
@guaporeturns9472 tell that to the team behind the 1/48 tiger moth and ask them how listening to their customers turned out for that kit
Oh, ANOTHER Spitfire... yawn........