AIRFIX QUICK BUILD - SPITFIRE

[fubar57]

Got a belated Xmas gift from Grandkid Ezra yesterday. It a kinda non-official Lego kit and good for ages 5+. The decals are stickers and as I later found out, they have the sticking power of a frightened limpet to a rock. A quick check shows the kit is a tad bigger than 1:48 and the serial number is for a Mk.IIa built by Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. P7350 served with 266Sq, 603Sq and 616Sq and is now with BBMF with markings for 41(F) Sqn. EB⦾G
Mind the photos as this is a kitchen build and the lighting had its way. Grandkid master builder Ezra at the helm. The goods.....

 

[fubar57]

It starts. Some parts require a little more force than a 7 year old can muster. The gaps get to me a little more than they should.

 

[Crimea_River]

Cool!

 

[Snautzer01]

Nice. Hope the kid will be playing a lot with it.

 

[fubar57]

Already popped the propeller off twice. It will be CA'd into position the next time.

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Comes with a handy stand as there is no landing gear

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This is the worst of three photos, because you know, the internet is forever and he will one day regret this

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Total build time was about 15 minutes. There are about 6-8 more in the series including a P-51 and a Bf 109 for WW2. Highly recommended for the youngling in your life

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far George!

 

[Grant Barr]

Awesome - looks like both of you had a great time!