What published reviews say
Both published reviews so far are in-box only: neither reviewer built the kit, so fit and build time are not covered. The Airfix Tribute Forum (Jun 2024) noted this is a reissue of the 2010 tooling with detail perhaps looking dated, but Cartograf decals. Geoff Coughlin (Scale Modelling Now, Jun 2024) rated moulding, detail, accuracy and instructions 3 of 5, decals 5 of 5, and 3 overall.
Build notes
- Part count: 36
- Finished size: 127 mm long, 155 mm wingspan (Airfix product listing).
- Painting: Box includes a plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet; paints and glue are not included, 11 acrylic paints are listed for this scheme and sold separately (Airfix product listing).
- Suits: Skill level 1, ages 8+ (Airfix product listing)
Sources
| Source | What it confirms | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Airfix: A01071C Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia | 1:72, 36 parts, skill level 1, one scheme, 127 mm long, 155 mm wingspan, £8.99, ages 8+; box contains plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet; glue and paints not included, 11 acrylic paints listed for this scheme sold separately | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Airfix Tribute Forum: A01071C in-box review (4 Jun 2024) | Reissue of 2010 tool; detail perhaps dated; Cartograf decals | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Scale Modelling Now: Airfix Spitfire Mk.Ia A01071C, by Geoff Coughlin (Jun 2024) | Ratings: 3 of 5 moulding, detail, accuracy, instructions; 5 of 5 decals; 3 overall | 1 Nov 2026 |