Comparing the Airfix Spitfire Mk.IXc and Spitfire Mk.VIII in 1/24 Scale! Model Kit Unboxing Review

In 2022 Airfix released a brand new tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc in the large scale of 1/24! Then, in 2024 they released an updated version of the model, but this time featuring extra parts and differences to create a Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII.

Join me on the workbench in this video as I take a look inside both boxes of these super kits and compare some of the differences! Both the Airfix Spitfire IXc (A17001) and Spitfire VII (A17002) were provided free of charge by Airfix for the purpose of review - but all opinions expressed remain my own.

Airfix Spitfire Mk.VIII Unboxings:

Airfix Spitfire Mk.IXc Unboxings/builds:

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[APlaneGuylol]

I have always wanted to build a 1/24 scale kit and this video me helped a lot to understand the differences between the kits 👍 thanks!

[murewa]

I can imagine that with the pressure to keep content going, a big project like this would be difficult to work into the schedule. Would love to see your take on one this scale (havent seen this scale from you before unless I'm mistaken). Perhaps it could be a project on the side done gradually while other content is the main focus with occasional project check-ins? A wheels up build would mean a lot of time saved on the interior details. Also, maybe some form of clear prop or prop blyr could add an interesting video twist to make up for skipping time consuming cockpit detail, not sure many are convincing at that scale though. 🤔

[NielsenDK-]

Nice review 👍🏼🍻

I read somewhere that the exhaust in the Mk.XI are too simple. Are they identical with the Mk.VIII ones?

[sandtable]

I take it you have to get an after market pilot.... otherwise wheels down.

[I_love_building_models]

I love your content
Im not very good at modling yet but you inspire me

[FinsburyPhil]

The main difference between the wings is that the ailerons have a wider span on the Mk.VIII - have a look at the ends of the wings and you'll see the difference. The two canopies are different (on both kits) because to get the bubble right there's a two part mould and hence a seam that needs sanding and polishing out. For those who don't want to tackle that, the one without the seam is provided but it is a little inaccurate.

[nidge]

Good morning, i am new to model building due to inherenting my late brother in laws complete stash and set up, im fortunate in the way my loft is set up as a model train railway room ( no longer though ) as it was the previous home owners baby, so im all set to go except a lot of the models are 1:72 scale and im really struggling with how small the parts are due to me having fat fingers lol, scale is something im struggling with understanding due to my mental health issues, please could you recommend a scale size thats larger in all parts plase any type of model would be ok, best wishes neil

[MOSModels]

great tear down between both kits.. which one are you gonna build first? lol

[ingosippel]

The Spitfire is my favorit britisch plane, she is a really beauty.
In 1/24 a absolut great number 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[barrybautista]

I built one in the 70s and you could get a motor to put inside the engine and have the prop spinning. had it hanging from the ceiling.

[torpeodo-nz]

I have an Idea for a future video:
For your next jet build you can only use black and white but you can mix them to get grey and you can only brush paint it. You can also use anything else that you would usually.

[Ken-klym]

Too big, too expensive and it's another Spitfire, not for me.

[markfranks]

A fair and reasoned appraisal regarding the differences between these two kits, young Master Matthew.
More importantly, when will we see you attempting a full build, or are you content to only assemble 1/72 Starter Sets? (Revell 1/32 Hurricane, excepted).😊

[agatedig]

Do you have any tips on painting small details or stuff like wheels, I'm having a bit of trouble painting them cleanly?

[MikoyanGurevich-xcft]

excellent review, Matt. My copy of the Mk9 is sitting in my stash waiting for me to get more time and space...