1:1 replicas of RAF Spade Grips

[al49]

This doesn't intend to be a real new kit review, but I was really astonished when I saw the above on an Italian forum and I thought that I should have shared those pictures with you.

Spitfire spades:

Hurricane spades

Manufacturer is Maurizio Di Terlizzi and here is a picture of the components before assembly and painting.

I suppose that Maurizio is currently offering those items somewhere, but if you have an interest, send me a p.m. and I will put you in touch with him.
Alberto

 

[Airframes]

I'll be in touch Alberto!
Back in 1990, for the 50th anniversary of the BoB, a UK company was offering 1:1 replicas, made from the same original materials, at a reasonable price. I tried to buy one at the time, but they sold out very quickly !
One, or maybe one of both, of these kits would suit my purpose, for display alongside my 1/32nd scale models.

 

[herman1rg]

I'd be very interested also

 

[Airframes]

I think there'll be a fairly large market for those. Next, a Bf109 grip perhaps ?

 

[Crimea_River]

Review and contact link here: WWII British Spade Grip Preview (Tail Boom, 1/1)

 

[Airframes]

Thanks for that link Andy.
Not too bad a price I suppose, with 72 Euros being about £60, although a little more than I expected. That said, the metal replicas I mentioned, were about £50, if memory serves, 23 years ago, and a genuine grip can sell for very high prices - especially on a certain auction site.

 

[Wurger]

 

[al49]

Thanks Andy also from myself, I didn't knew about that review.
Contact info I have are the same:

[email protected]

About a control stick for the 109 I remember that Maurizio did this one

but I don't know if it is still available.
The best is to get in touch with him.
Alberto

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Alberto.

 

[rochie]

those are fantastic

 

[Airframes]

You getting one Karl?

 

[rochie]

You getting one Karl?

would love one, not sure i'd do it justice once painted up though, those in the pictures dont even look like plastic !!!!!

might ask santa for one ?

 

[Airframes]

Might be an idea to see if they can be reserved, seeing they're limited. I'd like one for the display cabinet, but it'll have to wait a month or so, as there's other things to pay for first!

 

[al49]

Might be an idea to see if they can be reserved, seeing they're limited. I'd like one for the display cabinet, but it'll have to wait a month or so, as there's other things to pay for first!

Again, my suggestion is to get in touch with Maurizio: as far as I know he is a very good guy and I think he could offer the option to reserve some pieces.
Alberto

 

[vikingBerserker]

That is such a cool idea!

 

[Airframes]

Thanks again Alberto - I'll do that.

 

[Rocketeer]

very nice, the bottom lip of the spade grip is a bit wide though - see Hurri and spit grips attached. My Spit one has lost most of its red annodise by wear