AirfixModel Set - A05140 Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set includes Sprues & Decals - 1:48 Scale Model

Honestly, I should have said something sooner. When I got the kit, it wasn't sealed but I assumed that everything was there when I received it because it was listed as "like new" condition. So a few weeks go by and I'm finally ready to start building. I usually have three models in the que so not building them right away is sort of normal. Now, I'm a few days into it and I realize, there are no clear parts. The whole clear parts tree is missing. Currently, I am working with AirFix America to get a replacement, but if you are going to list something that is "like new" the only thing missing should be the plastic wrap.Okay, now for the model. For the money, I would have probably bought a Tamiya kit. The parts in this kit are good quality, though I do have a molding blemish on the horizontal stab, but I can fill it. The fit of the parts so far isn't great. There are some model design decisions that are a bit bizarre to me, but don't take my word for it. There just seems to be a few instances where the pieces could be better aligned with a few design changes. I'll update this review when I'm done. In summary, it's a bit of a challange, but at the price I paid, I guess I shouldn't complain too much. HINT-You can build many of the rockets right on the sprue. Update-Airfix was not able to supply me with the missing clear parts. So, I had to fabricate the position light from clear parts of another kit. I was able to purchase a F22/24 canopy from an aftermarket company. Hope it fits.

Really nice kit, good for mid range builders, and looks quite nice once completed. For clarification the only items included is an unbuilt kit and a decal sheet. Happy building.

海外からの発送なので、Amazonの提示した日付よりも遅くなると思っていたので早く届いたのは良かったです。ただ真ん中はつぶれないように補強されてはいるけど、全体ではないので、端っこがつぶれていてとても残念に思いました。