Airfix 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc announced for 2022

[ZacYates]

It's happening folks!
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

Overnight Airfix announced a brand-new Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc kit in 1/24 scale, consisting of 433 parts!



Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

While none of the colour schemes appear to be NZ-related I figured that given we have PV270 flying here (and there may be Mk.XVI-specific bits to replicate TB863) this kit was worth mentioning in the main Modelling board.
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

With this and the previously announced Kotare Models 1/32 Mk.Ia I predict an expensive but happy year for Spitfire modellers!

[planecrazy]

Wow looks beautiful so much detail.

[Dave Homewood]

I have seen the rrp quoted as between £89.90 and £100. So that will mean about $NZ400 in the shops the way they mark up models in this country....

[Antonio]

Jan 10, 2022 6:58:08 GMT 12 ZacYates said:

                                            There goes the Packard Mk.XVI  



My goodness, I'd be tempted to leave half the model in skeletal form...

[Mustang51]

The level of detail in there is extraordinary right down to the spare gunsight globes.......love to see what Harry could do with one of them !

[ZacYates]

It's confirmed there's the pointy, broad-chord rudder and clipped wings as options but nothing confirmed about an "e" wing. Not to mention the rear fuselage really, really seems to suggest a Mk.VIII in the future! Good news for RAAF modellers!

Jan 10, 2022 17:54:32 GMT 12 Antonio said:

There goes the Packard Mk.XVI

I have a feeling Eduard or another company will simply release replacement parts!

Spure shots of the 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc courtesy of by Ian Crawford from the Diecast Aviation Forum (via Tony Osborne at Britmodeller):
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc A17001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

[ZacYates]

Rather than repost his photos, LargeScalePlanes member "geedubelyer" has shared some great sprue shots of the 1/24 Spitfire IXc on that forum (link).

[Dave Homewood]

Scenario time - if you had one of these 1/24 Spitfire IX models, whose aircraft would you model?

I'd be inclined towards a No. 485 (NZ) Squadron machine, maybe one flown by Bill "Hawkeye" Wells, because he was an ace, the CO and later Wing Leader, and was born and bred here in Cambridge. Or maybe Keith Macdonald (who also lived here postwar). Or maybe another Cambridge Spitfire pilot in anotherunit, like Roy Fisher who flew Mk, IX's in North Africa and from Britain.

[shorty]

That's an eyewatering price!

[Dave Homewood]

Yes the price of models these days is a big part of the reason I gave up modelling years ago, Shorty. That and no time and no space.

[ZacYates]

Jan 12, 2022 9:14:14 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

Scenario time - if you had one of these 1/24 Spitfire IX models, whose aircraft would you model?

If it includes the "e" wing parts - which I have a feeling it doesn't, and may come later - then without a doubt TB863. That aircraft was hugely influential in developing my warbird interest as a child and I'd love to do her justice with this magnificent kit.

[Antonio]

The Dutch were quick off the mark:

[ZacYates]

Another one announced shortly after the kit is Brigade Models' Tr.9 conversion kit with Irish and Dutch decals, listed with Hannants (link).

[planecrazy]

Jan 10, 2022 17:45:08 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

I have seen the rrp quoted as between £89.90 and £100. So that will mean about $NZ400 in the shops the way they mark up models in this country....

Ouch, that is getting close to 1/7th scale rc model prices!

[ZacYates]

Jan 10, 2022 17:45:08 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

I have seen the rrp quoted as between £89.90 and £100.

Airfix’s pre-order price is £94.99! Airfix Club members get a 10% discount though, which explains the cheaper price some folk have been able to get.

[Antonio]

I have to admit as good as it is, still can't beat 1/1  

[ZacYates]

Nothing can!
Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr

[ZacYates]

For anyone else wondering if the 1/24 Spitfire will feature "e" wing parts in this or any future boxing:
Tweet 180122 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

Let's see what the aftermarket does!

[nuuumannn]

Well, Airfix are backing themselves into a corner, they should know that an after market supplier is bound to do this. I predict this kit selling very well indeed. The after market developments will be interesting to watch.

[seaharrierfrs1]

It's about time someone produced a IXc in this scale. Airfix have really 'upped their game' too and if it's as well engineered and produced as their recent Buccaneer offerings then we are in for a treat