Here it is !

I have been waiting for this since it was announced.

One of my favorites dating back to the old Frog 1/72, Spitfire XIV and V1 Flying Bomb set.

So what is in the Box?

Airfix standard new instructions.

Including two colour schemes

Four sprues

Some nice looking clear parts and decals

Overall the kit looks as good as I had hoped.

I don't plan to review it here - just get on and build it !

More soon !

Thank you David, here we go !
Cockpit parts off the sprues and tidied up.
Standard softish Aifix styrene but nice detail.
A little flash here and there but easily cleaned up. I have drilled out the lightening holes in the framework and opened the slot in the armour plate to allow for seatbelts .

3 attached images. Click to enlarge.

Hello David,
It certainly is a beautiful looking aircraft. Have you decided which colour scheme you intend to build yet?
Regards, Julian.

This is going to be good !

Sign me up as a fan from the sidelines.

Thank you gentlemen for all your kind words - here are some photos of preliminary construction of the cockpit parts primed ( Mr Surfacer 1500) - and the fit is very good. (XF-9 Hull Red for the seat

The first step was to ignore the instructions and to cement the cockpit walls to the respective fuselage sides.
Fit is very good so far.

4 attached images. Click to enlarge.

Looking sharp

It may not be a formal review but, the act of building and photographing the kit along the way certainly helps folks get a good sense of what to expect in building this kit David. No color commentary or drama never hurt anyone. Your efforts look very promising.