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Revell's 1:32 Spitfire Mk. IX was generally very well received when it was released, and certainly offers a much more affordable build than Tamiya's state of the art kit. One limiting aspect, though, is that the kit only includes a late-style carburettor intake.
Roy Sutherland has come to the rescue with a neatly produced 2-part replacement set, comprising a new lower cowl and short intake.
The set arrives in a simple bag on a carboard backer, and comes complete with a handy set of instructions with a step-by-step guide and colour photos showing how to prepare the parts.
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Casting is basically flawless, as you'd expect with anything by Barracuda Studios and, once cleaned up, the new parts will be simple to install, with just a small lip to remove on the kit's nose before the new lower cowl can be fitted.
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Conclusion
The longer carburettor intake only became standard during 1944, so this is will be a very useful set for anyone building Revell's Mk. IX, opening up a whole new range of markings options for earlier aircraft.
Many thanks to Barracuda Studios for providing the sample for review.
Item #32460 is available now from Barracuda Studios - Price: £10.79
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