Spitfire XII

[timor]

Hi guys ! Is anyone aware of a good, spit mk. 12, kit in 1/72 ?

 

[Airframes]

There was one, I think by Classic Airframes, but not sure. Airfix have announced a 1/48th scale version as a future release, later this year I believe. It's on my list!

 

[timor]

Thank's Airframes.
I've got one in 72, no idea who is the maker, but it is "limited edition" kit for advanced modelers and that's not me. However it is an interesting spit, I think transition between Mk.9 and 14. Kit has markings for three birds. Well, I'll do my best, but it will be a long build since everything has to be sculpted.

 

[Airframes]

You're welcome. The MkXII was the first Griffon engined Spit, the intermediate 'stop gap' before the first true Griffon design, the MkXIV. The MkXII served with only two RAF Squadrons.

 

[timor]

Yes, it wasn't built in numbers. I have markings for 41 and 91 RAF squadrons (actually for 4 ships) andfor one from Intensive Flying Development Flight (?). Is this right ?

 

[Airframes]

Sounds about right to me.

 

[warhawk]

Xtrakit produces the best XII in 1/72. All previous short-run kits (especially the Merlin offering!) are horribly out of shape...

Xtrakit 1/72 Spitfire XII, previewed by Scott Van Aken
Building Xtrakit Spitire Mk. XII - Part 1 - Construction
Building Xtrakit Spitire Mk. XII - Part 2 - Painting and Finishing

Regards
Aleksandar

 

[Airframes]

That's the one I was thinking of - couldn't remember if it was C.A. or Xtra.

 

[Wayne Little]

The build links will surely help..