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CARB CORRECTION

Revell’s 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX is the recipient of BarracudaCast’s resin corrective component to replace the styrene equivalent.

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BOHEMIAN DETAILING

Czech firm Eduard has released a raft of accessories recently and here, we inspect a selection of resin and photo-etched metal parts, and decals. The recipient subjects are the Spitfire Mk.V, A-4B Skyhawk, Sabre F.4, Hind gunship, and there are standalone fast jet stores too.

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RACING GRIFFON

Airfix’s ‘Civilian Schemes’ 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV is a straight re-boxing of the 2019-released Fighter Reconnaissance (FR) kit with changed markings.

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BUMPER 1/48 SPITFIRE PACKAGE

Eduard has reworked its praiseworthy 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I/II parts to form a stunning American-themed Limited Edition Dual Combo – so you can build early or late Mk.Vb airframes and a Mk.Vc.

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DIORAMA IN THE MAKING

Ukrainian manufacturer ICM has packaged two of its Spitfire kits with a set of RAF figures and equipment, providing the basis of a neat 1/48 scene.

FISHY AIRCRAFT UPGRADES

Aftermarket specialist Barracuda Studios has three new items useful for modellers who build World War Two fighters.

SALUTE TO THE FEW

If you’re a fan of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – or you simply love the Spitfire and Lancaster – you won’t want to miss Airfix’s recent 1/72 Gift Set.

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CANNON-WING SPIT'

Depicted in a striking inverted position on its artwork, Airfix’s quarter-scale Spitfire Mk.Vb has been re-issued with new markings for RAF and US-operated airframes.

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COMBAT TO COMPETITION

Dean Large bedecks the 'Civilian Scheme' edition of Airfix's recent 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV with a smart and shiny Canadian air-racing livery.

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COMMEMORATIVE SPITS

Released for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this ten-aircraft ensemble from Xtradecal is ideal for those wanting to build an early Spitfire that participated in that pivotal struggle in the summer of 1940.