Reddit reviews Airfix Supermarine Spitfire MkIa Starter Gift Set (1:72 Scale)
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1:72 scale plastic scale model kit. Includes glue, brush(es) and acrylic paintsSkill level: 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeler)Number of parts: 36
Try searching 'Airfix starter set plane' into Amazon (as lower down you mentioned he might want a plane). Here's a couple links to some kits and a website.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0055ANRZ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505592825&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=airfix+starter+set+plane&dpPl=1&dpID=51tgEb5xyiL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0071LF3NA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505592825&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=airfix+starter+set+plane&dpPl=1&dpID=514HTpYqDML&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LA09ULE/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1505592939&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=airfix+starter+set&dpPl=1&dpID=6167fSO3yZL&ref=plSrch
https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/themes/starter-sets-and-gift-sets.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJW7jcOq1gIVApPtCh1yFgILEAAYASAAEgI-jvD_BwE
Sorry for the super long links, but I hope they're useful ( and I'm not too late to the party)
I've been working on this Airfix one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0055ANRZ0
Details are quite nice for a 1/72, but there are definitely some fit issues. For example:
- I had to file away the soles of the pilot's feet and also the rudder pedals in order for him to fit into the cockpit
- the upper surfaces of the wings needed a lot of material removed at the wing root in order to line up correctly
The supplied paints are ok, but limited in number. eg, pilot uniform should be blue, his face flesh-toned, Mae West and propellor tips yellow, cockpit interior pale green. But I kind of welcomed these issues. I mixed my own colors where I could, bought some additional (Vallejo) paints where I felt they be useful on future models, learned how to file & sand, use putty, etc. It's been worthwhile.
The main FAQ is a good resource but if you are lazy (like me) this is what you need for a start.
To assemble:
Hobby knife,
Cement
To paint:
Small Paintbrush,
White, Black, or Grey Primer spray paint
Water
I personally recommend the Airfix starter kits for a newbie. They come with the paints and paintbrush you need, they aren't extreme high quality, but they are great for a beginner, and they are cheap.
This is one of their more popular beginner sets. There are cheaper ones aswell. Its kind of a fact that you ruin the first few models you build in one way or another, so don't beat yourself up about it. Try it out and when you finish be sure to post pics!