Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 With the Airfix 2022 range due to be released tomorrow, I was surprised to receive an email from Airfix today informing me that they are going to be dropping a new tool Spitfire IXc on us in 1/24! has anyone else got this message or is it just me?https://uk.airfix.com/products/supermarine-spitfire-mkixc-a17001?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Super+Kit&utm_campaign=Airfix-+New+Kit+-+week+41+21%2F22&modal=-zoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup PMM, No. it’s all of us I guess. I’ve just ordered two, as hopefully one decal option will be that of Johnny Johnson, JE-J. So that I can build one immediately and put it on a table with my original almost 50 year old 1:72nd baggy/blister pack, over which I had so many arguments (the bad feeling over which continues strongly to this day) over what constitutes a ‘Classic ‘. Obviously the MK 9is now in the ascendancy. And is a Classic, whatever scale, by one of the ‘Superstar’ pilots. And about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup PMM,No. it’s all of us I guess. I’ve just ordered two, as hopefully one decal option will be that of Johnny Johnson, JE-J. So that I can build one immediately and put it on a table with my original almost 50 year old 1:72nd baggy/blister pack, over which I had so many arguments (the bad feeling over which continues strongly to this day) over what constitutes a ‘Classic ‘. Obviously the MK 9is now in the ascendancy. And is a Classic, whatever scale, by one of the ‘Superstar’ pilots. And about time. Sorry, no JE-J markings included according to the site, there's one RAF with invasion stripes, an RCAF machine, a USAAF desert scheme and a French Armée de l'Air. I should think after market sets will come out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Agreed PMM, there will be lots of aftermarket decal options for this one!A good choice for a new large scale model!Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup PMM,No. it’s all of us I guess. I’ve just ordered two, as hopefully one decal option will be that of Johnny Johnson, JE-J. So that I can build one immediately and put it on a table with my original almost 50 year old 1:72nd baggy/blister pack, over which I had so many arguments (the bad feeling over which continues strongly to this day) over what constitutes a ‘Classic ‘. Obviously the MK 9is now in the ascendancy. And is a Classic, whatever scale, by one of the ‘Superstar’ pilots. And about time.Sorry, no JE-J markings included according to the site, there's one RAF with invasion stripes, an RCAF machine, a USAAF desert scheme and a French Armée de l'Air. I should think after market sets will come out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Well PMM, then it’s time to cancel my order. I’ve read that JE-J had a non-spec configuration of blisters for its armament but I’ll have to do further research. If the right armament and blisters etc etc are available, then the markings as such don’t really matter. I’ve already been approached to buy masks for JE-J. But I’m not going to invest almost £200 for incorrect material attributes to this airframe. It’s OK in 1/72nd, but not in 1/24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup...I've just read that Johnson took a new mk 9, Spit, A-EB, for himself, to which he changed The registry to J-EJ, as he was a squadron leader, and this was EN 398. So not a loss then after all ? Maybe the Airfix peeps wanna keep us modellers on our toes ? But I don’t understand why they don’t capitalise on one of their nest known, best selling kits ever ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 " I was surprised to receive an email from Airfix today informing me that they are going to be dropping a new tool Spitfire IXc on us in 1/24! "It has been widely touted on other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup...I've just read that Johnson took a new mk 9, Spit, A-EB, for himself, to which he changed The registry to J-EJ, as he was a squadron leader, and this was EN 398. So not a loss then after all ? Maybe the Airfix peeps wanna keep us modellers on our toes ? But I don’t understand why they don’t capitalise on one of their nest known, best selling kits ever ?Just for the record, EN398 was flown by Ian Keltie of 402 Sqd RCAF during February and March of ‘43 and he had the aircraft adorned with the Popeye nose art. According to Morgan & Shacklady this aircraft first flew on 13 Feb 43, arrived at the Canadian Kelley Wing and assigned to 402 Sqd on 18 Feb 43 was turned over to 416 Sqd on 23 March 43 when 416 replaced 402. In early April, some AST Mods were performed on the aircraft with it returning to the wing on 16 April 43 shortly after JEJ’s arrival there to take over from WC Hodson. Johnny Johnson took over the wing on 21 March 43 according to Griffon & Kostenchuck. When he actually arrived and actually met up with EN398 is any bodies guess. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ayup...I've just read that Johnson took a new mk 9, Spit, A-EB, for himself, to which he changed The registry to J-EJ, as he was a squadron leader, and this was EN 398. So not a loss then after all ? Maybe the Airfix peeps wanna keep us modellers on our toes ? But I don’t understand why they don’t capitalise on one of their nest known, best selling kits ever ?Just for the record, EN398 was flown by Ian Keltie of 402 Sqd RCAF during February and March of ‘43 and he had the aircraft adorned with the Popeye nose art. According to Morgan & Shacklady this aircraft first flew on 13 Feb 43, arrived at the Canadian Kelley Wing and assigned to 402 Sqd on 18 Feb 43 was turned over to 416 Sqd on 23 March 43 when 416 replaced 402. In early April, some AST Mods were performed on the aircraft with it returning to the wing on 16 April 43 shortly after JEJ’s arrival there to take over from WC Hodson. Johnny Johnson took over the wing on 21 March 43 according to Griffon & Kostenchuck. When he actually arrived and actually met up with EN398 is any bodies guess.TimI am sure that the tool will be designed to allow configurations of all of the wings and differences of the 60 series Merlin variants. But you can almost bet that the aftermarket resin folks will be all over this opportunity right out of the gate!Airfix will be able to put out new variations of these aircraft ‘til my 4 month old grandson is my age.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 There were 2 personal aircraft assigned to Wing Commander Johnny Johnson; the well known JE-J, and the slightly less well known JE-J jr. Both of them carried full "invasion stripes" in June and July 1944. "jr" was also one of the famous "beer runners" in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I can't believe someone has found cause to complain already with hours of a new tool announcement?!! Yes it happens every year but it still astounds me!Airfix ignore all the negativity, to me it looks like a Spectacular kit! WELL DONE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleMasks Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I've ordered one and I expect that I'll be having more. The marking options don't bother me as I will create my own paint masks and first up will be one of the 2 well know JE-J schemes, they are quite different from each other and I'll probably do them both, at least. I already have them on file as I've cut them in 1/32 and 1/48 scales.I am blown away with this release, nicely done Airfix. I'm a bit concerned about here being a headrest though as these were discontinued sometime in 1941? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 There were 2 personal aircraft assigned to Wing Commander Johnny Johnson; the well known JE-J, and the slightly less well known JE-J jr. Both of them carried full "invasion stripes" in June and July 1944. "jr" was also one of the famous "beer runners" in July.Ayup... Well Ken, for whatever mad reason, JE-J hasn’t been put on the decal list. But the aircraft that became it, A-EB EN398, is. I don’t understand why not as it would pair perfectly with the 50-year old 1/72 Veteran ‘Vintage Classic’ that is JE-J. Maybe they’re not proud of their heritage ? I don’t know why they should be. Maybe the new management doesn’t wanna be associated with the million plus seller as it’s so relatively basic, (but brilliant -I first made it when I was six or seven- and I Love it) Or maybe the decal man likes Invasion stripes more ? Who knows ? I can think of one decal man who’s worked for Airfix allegedly, potentially kyboshing that option, but then again, the options shirley have to get thru the Marketing and development director ? Who knows. Thank god for aftermarket though. Mal is already here pressing the flesh ! And wallets no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Ayup...Here’s the predecessor in all her Glory... a million plus sales, Soon to be joined by her State of the Art Superstar to be... Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hurricane Boy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 There were 2 personal aircraft assigned to Wing Commander Johnny Johnson; the well known JE-J, and the slightly less well known JE-J jr. Both of them carried full "invasion stripes" in June and July 1944. "jr" was also one of the famous "beer runners" in July. Hi KenWC Johnson had at least three mark IX’s with his initials on them.JEJ-EN398 was used in Johnny’s first period leading the Canadian Kenley (later called #127 Airfield then 127 Wing with the forming of the 2nd Tactical AF) wing from March through October 1943 at his end of tour. JEJ-MK392 was used on a subsequent tour of action from March 1944 through April 1945 in Johnny’s time leading #144 wing RCAF and after a reorganization of the three RCAF Spitfire wings, from July 1944, leading #127 wing RCAF again.JEJjr-MK329 was used some time during this second period, yet this aircraft is not identified in Morgan & Shacklady. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Well Ken, for whatever mad reason, JE-J hasn’t been put on the decal list. But the aircraft that became it, A-EB EN398, is. I don’t understand why not as it would pair perfectly with the 50-year old 1/72 Veteran ‘Vintage Classic’ that is JE-J. Maybe they’re not proud of their heritage ? I don’t know why they should be.Well Feanor, it appears from last weeks “Workbench” post that Airfix is listening and has included the decals for EN398 “JE-J” in the up coming release of the 1/24th Spitfire Mk IXc kit.I know that this will make you and many others very happy!I am guessing by the time the first run of this model has been sold out you will be able to build it representing most of the squadrons, Aces and wing leaders that flew it.Decisions, decisions…. Wally MacLeod early 1944 or the locally owned / flown NH188 from the early 60’sTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I'd also not be surprised to find an aftermarket "conversion set" for the beer runner. After all, it only needs the "JR" suffix to the id code, new serials, and a couple of beer casks. (presuming the kit includes wing bomb racks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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