1/48th Scale
Revell
Spitfire MkIIa
Airfix
1st generation
Spitfire MkVB
Spitfire MkVC
Spitfire MkIXe
Spitfire MkXVI
2nd Generation
Spitfire Mk22/24/Seafire FR47
Superb kits, finely scribed panel lines, possibly the only letdown being the cockpit canopy shape, easily replaced if it’s an issue.
3rd Generation
Spitfire Mk1/IIa/Va (kit A05115 (A), A050030)
Spitfire MkVC
Spitfire Mk1A (kit number A05126)
Not satisfied with their first attempt Airfix based on the MkVC kit. More than double the parts count of the first release. Contains both thye armoured and unarmoured fuel tank.
Seafire FR XVII
Spitfire FR XIVE
Spitfire Fr XVIII
Spitfire MkXII
Spitfire PRXIX
Academy
Spitfire MkXiVC and E
Unfrotunately these kits have a bloated fuselage.
Eduard
Spitfire MkI/II/IIb/VB/VC/VIII/IXC (Both Early and late)/IXE/XVI
Otaki (Also released by ARII/Airfix/Matchbox)
Spitfire MkVIII
Basic outlines are pretty good for a kit that is around 30 years old. No gullwing and cockpit is a bit basic. Aeroclub make a gull wing insert to overcome this deficiency.
Fujimi
Spitfire MkVB
My recollections of this kit was that it is underscale. Long time since I had mine
ICM
Spitfire MkVII/VIII/IX/XVI
Multi variant kit. Some QA issues with first releases with heavy sink marks. Now mostly corrected (although wheels still tend to exhibit them) Nice scribed details and the gullwing is there. Good cockpit. Fit, due to engine parts, can be difficult. The finer details between the various marks are not catered for.
Hasegawa
Spitfire MkVb
Very nice kit, maybe a little too fine.
Spitfire Mk VI
This is the MkVB kit with additional parts to represent a MkVII.
Spitfire MkVIII/IX (also released under the Revell labelled as a Spitfire MkIX/XVI
This kit was a disappointment when released with a major fuselage shape issue. What a pity as the mouldings and details included are absolutely superb. Aeroclub have come to the rescue with a corrected replacement
Occidental (released by MPM (MkIX) and now by Italeri (both versions)
Spitfire MkIX
Spitfire MkXVI
Hobbycraft
Spitfire MkVB
I think this was based on the Fujimi kit with some of the Airfix thrown in (cockpit detail). Whatever, it was no improvement over any other kit at the time, so I never bothered with it. Not worthwhile
Spitfire MkXIV
My recollection is that the Airfix Spitfire VB has a definite influence on this kit. Don't remember much
Seafire MkXV
A Seafire makes a change. My recollection is that the Airfix Spitfire VB has a definite influence on this kit. Don't remember much else
Tamiya
Spitfire MkI (kit number.
Tamiya know how to engineer a kit. Some minor outline inaccuracies in wing shape and engine cowling but assembly is a breeze. Now replaced by kit number
Spitfire MkVB
Tamiya know how to engineer a kit. Some minor outline inaccuracies in wing shape and engine cowling but assembly is a breeze Sailor Malan's markings included as an option. My opinion these markings were on a Spitfire MkIX.
Spitfire MkI (kit number)
Tamiya retooled their Spitfire Mk1 kit correcting the wing shape error. Simple easy construction from this well engineered (like all Tamiya kits) but details superb.
Gartex
Spitfire MkVC
Floatplane Spitfire
These are Hasegawa MkV's with resin and white metal parts to convert them to other versions. Expensive
