This Spitfire have always been a favourite with me, combining what is basically a Mk V airframe with a Griffon engine creating a rather brutal looking beast that had rocket performance at sea level. The later Mk XIV was a much more refined machine that has better proportions but this was the first of the Spitfires to be really able to match low flying FW-190s over the channel.
I haven't come any further than opening the box but I plan on building this one starting after the weekend.
Box art (could be better but who cares really...):
One sprue of well moulded plastic parts:
A one piece canopy. I will probably use a Falcon canopy:
And a decal sheet with markings for four aircraft.
A quick inspection of the parts shows two kinds of wheels, one with ordinary hubs and one with the plain ones that were used on early Spit XIIs. There is also a choice of fixed or retractable tail wheel.
Finally: This one is NOT made by MPM, unlike the earlier Gloster Meteor. This one is made by Sword. I can't comment on the parts more than that they look very nice and crisp. As for fit: he who lives will see....
Regards
Magnus
