Friday, August 29, 2008 - 04:51 AM UTC
It's always exciting to see a new Spitfire kit! Modelimex have released sprue shots of Special Hobby's brand new 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk Vc "Malta Defenders".
The semi-short run kit features fine surface detail, etched accessories and decals for 4 colour schemes.

Kit# MPMS48051 is available now from Modelimex: Price 23.00 €

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Well, I like it too. Now we only need the definitive research work on Maltese Falcons .. err Spitfire colours ... cheers Steffen
AUG 29, 2008 - 05:16 AM
I was just over at HS forum where Jonathan Strickland made a comparison with the Tamiya Vb kit. I have read "somewhere" that the Hasegawa kit is the better one shape wise with the Airfix beeing the best .. but what do I know... here is da link Special Hobby Spit Vc & Tamiya Vb compared (no pics) greets Steffen
AUG 29, 2008 - 05:49 AM
Thanks Steffen My kit is in the post, so I hope to get my greedy mitts on it next week. I'm not sure about Jonathon's comment about it being a bit expensive - both the UK and European prices which I've seen quoted in various on-line shops seem fair enough for a new-tool kit that includes etched parts. But, of course, such things are very subjective. All the best Rowan
AUG 29, 2008 - 07:22 AM
Totally agree. 23 Euro is pretty cheap nowadays. But then again there is the European perspective and overseas looking forward to your review. best wishes Steffen
AUG 29, 2008 - 07:32 AM
I second that too. I think it's quite a bargain, as Special Hobby's 1:48 kits are usually around 30€. Does the "semi-limited run" nature of the kit mean that it's a modified Tamiya spit?
AUG 29, 2008 - 08:21 AM
Looks like Classic Airframes are bringing out a mk.Vc as well... http://www.classicairframes.com/newproducts.htm I wonder what are the chances that it's the same kit with different decals and a new price tag? And sorry for the double-post, I just wanted to bump this.
SEP 07, 2008 - 09:00 PM
Hello Eetu This is tool sharing for sure see also Breda 20 where it was clearly stated. .... as written above the price is a matter of perspective ... from the American point of view the CA release will probably be cheaper. Here is the pic of the CA Spit Vc cheers Steffen
SEP 07, 2008 - 09:24 PM
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