1:48 Airfix and Academy Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV in Civilian Schemes
Built these two Spits using the 1:48 Airfix Mk.XIV Civilian Schemes kit. Went together splendidly with the Canadian markings. I decided that the decals were good enough to do the other scheme. I have several of the Academy Spitfire Mk.XIVs so I used one to do the Classic Air Display's red scheme. You can certainly see a difference in the two kits. The Academy kit seems a bit "chunkier". but it goes together really well and is an enjoyable build. Both were a great spend of my time!
Really nice looking Spitfires. I did #80 eight years ago. As you said, the Airfix kit is a little off but at the end of the day, it looks like a Spitfire
Wasn't sure if airfix off or academy kit off, but they both look racy!
I went back and looked at my build and I stand corrected...it was Academy
Both are excellent, Chris!
Great result on those civilian Spitfires, Chris @champagnecrc
Nice job on both, Chris!
I did "City of Edmonton" with an Airfix kit a few years back.Yours looks very nice.
You even managed to make the clunky Academy kit look good.
Nice pair of brightly-colored Spits!
Two beautiful Spits! Great job!
Excellent work on both. I agree with Tom, that Academy kit is a real dog and you made it shine.