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Local hobby/game/kids store has two models kits in 1/48 scale of the Spitfire. I'm eyeing them up so that I can build them for my boys to have in they're rooms. One is from Revell, second is Airfix. Only difference I can see is the cost...Airfix being more expensive than the Revell kit. But I do think the Airfix has a couple of extra things to it as it has 3 pics on the side for variations.

So I'm wondering if I'm missing something here, or is the Airfix kit just that much better than the Revell kit?

Thanks,

Doug

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Depending on which Airfix kit it is, the Airfix is either much better than Revell (Old one) or in a completely different universe (New Airfix Mk.1). It's probably the older Airfix if it's labelled as a Mk.II.

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If it's the new Airfix kit, it's far and away the best 1/48 Spit Mk.I/II there is (or likely will be). Other than the fiddly main gear legs, and indifferent fuselage fuel tank/windscreen fit (both easily fixed), it's a gem.

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If it's the new Airfix kit, it's far and away the best 1/48 Spit Mk.I/II there is (or likely will be). Other than the fiddly main gear legs, and indifferent fuselage fuel tank/windscreen fit (both easily fixed), it's a gem.

I've been hearing about their new MK.I and the new MK.Vb for six months now without ever seeing one in the flesh!

gary

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