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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV

Xtradecal, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Xtradecals Item No. X72178 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

Decals for 14 subjects with colour-printed painting & markings guide.

Price:

£6.66 plus shipping available online from Hannants

Review Type:

First Look

Advantages:

Excellent production quality with some interesting and attractive schemes covered.

Disadvantages:

None

Conclusions:

This is a very nicely produced decal set of some attractive and interesting schemes.


Reviewed by Mark Davies


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I n t r o d u c t i o n

 

The Mk.XIV Spitfire is sometimes a bit overlooked in modelling circles, yet it has many attractive colour scheme options, and covers both high and low-back versions.

 

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In 1/72 scale there have been kits by Frog, Aeroclub (a conversion set), Falcon (vac-form), CMR (resin), Academy, Fujimi, Ventura, and AZ Model. AZ Model, CMR and Ventura would be my pick of these, with AZ probably offering the best blend of value, accuracy and buildability.     

 

 

F i r s t L o o k

 

The subjects covered are:

High Backs:

  • RB159 DW-D 610 Sqn RAuxAF RAF Culmhead;
  • RB169 MN-F 350(Belgian) Sqn RAF Lympe;
  • NH703 AE-B 'Emily' 402(RCAF)Sqn Germany 1945;
  • RM972 YB-D 17 Sqn RAF Seletar 1945;
  • RN135 Sqn.Ldr 'Ginger' Lacey CO 17 Sqn Japan 1946;

Low Backs:

  • NH895 NI-K 451 Sqn RAAF Fassberg 1945;
  • NH927/R 6 Sqn R.Indian AF;
  • SM888/B 28 Sqn RAF Kuala Lumpur 1946;
  • NH926/P 28 Sqn RAF Tengah 1947;
  • TZ112 OI-G 2 Sqn RAF Buckeburg 2 TAF 1950;
  • FR.Mk.XVIIITP373 GZ-C Cyprus 1948; Mk.XVIII TZ240 RG-A 208 Sqn Palestine 1948;
  • TZ233/T 208 Sqn Egypt 1949;
  • NH850/Z 60 Sqn CO Sqn.Ldr Duncan-Smith RAF Tengah 1949.

 

 

The decals are supplied in Xtradecal’s usual A5 window envelope. The instructions are nicely produced in colour and clearly indicate markings placement. Brief notes regarding unit, pilot and other points of interest are provide for each subject. Paint references use BS paint codes and RAF colour names, and not surprisingly are cross-referenced to Xtracolour and Xtracrylix paint codes. The decals look to be superbly printed and with excellent colour density.

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

This is a very nicely produced decal set of some attractive and interesting schemes.

Recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for this sample.

 

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This Page Created on 16 July, 2012
Last updated 17 July, 2013

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