Spitfire Mk.IXe Updates

for 1/48 scale Airfix kit

Eduard BRASSIN PRINT 1/48 scale

Reviewed by Brett Green

Eduard has expanded its range of accessories for the Airfix 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXe kit.

Eduard Item No. 6481206 - Spitfire Mk.IX Wheels for Airfix Kit

Eduard has released a set of wheels for the recent 1/48 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk. IXe kit.

The wheels feature block tread tyres and four spoke wheels.

A one-piece tail wheel and strut is also included.

3d printing is totally blemish free.

Preparation and installation will be a breeze.

Eduard Item No. 6481207 - Spitfire Mk.IX Undercarriage Legs for Airfix Kit

These new undercarriage legs will be suitable for the Airfix Spitfire Mk.IXe kit.

All parts are 3d printed in grey resin. Four parts are included.

The 3d printed undercarriage legs and doors should be fast and easy to free from their resin printing artefacts.

Oleo scissors and hydraulic lines have been authentically depicted and are printed in place on the legs.

Print quality is remarkable. The parts are translucent in places.

Instructions are included.

Detail is beautiful to behold.

Eduard Item No. 6481208 - Spitfire Mk.IX Exhaust Stacks Fishtail for Airfix Kit

Another simple but effective upgrade, Eduard has released a set of fishtail exhausts for the recent 148 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk.IXe kit.

The fishtail stacks are all crisply hollowed out.

Parts removal from the printing block will be a breeze.

The exhausts should be a drop-fit replacement for the kit's plastic parts.

Eduard Item No. 6481209 - Spitfire Mk.IX Exhaust Stacks Rounded for Airfix Kit

Another simple but effective upgrade, Eduard has released a set of rounded exhausts for the recent 148 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk.IXe kit.

The rounded stacks are all crisply hollowed out.

Parts removal from the printing block will be a breeze.

The exhausts should be a drop-fit replacement for the kit's plastic parts.

These PRINT resin gear legs, wheels and exhausts are a quick and noticeable improvements over the kit's plastic parts. They will be useful investments for your Airfix 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXe kit.

Thanks to Eduard for the review samples

Text and Images Copyright © 2026 by Brett Green
Page Created 14 October, 2026
Last updated 14 October, 2026

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