@stephen-w-towle
Yes, the Airfix kit gives you a lot for a price of around $ 10-12! The manufacturer thought of two propeller options and clipped wings, different weapon configurations, and additional, fuel tanks. Everything is perfect for building a Malta spitfire. A very interesting speculation for me was the 4x 20mm Hispano armament option, and the painting in the American colors of the US Navy. The only thing that cannot be done immediately with the Airfix kit is the option of only two external cannons attached. Also the cockpit is very advanced and the kit has the option of opening the cabin. Here, if you need to, you can add an open cockpit door yourself, but I did not decide to do it. I think that for less demanding modelers, you can easily make a set in out of the box mode and it will be very attractive. I like (unfortunately for my wallet) aftermarket sets, such as wheels, exhaust pipes and seat belts as well as ready-made masks for painting the cabin - unfortunately I'm too lazy to stick the glazing and cut miniature pieces of Tamiya tape 🙂
