Product Description
- The metal barrel gives the Spitfire a sharp, brave appearance.
[About the actual machine]
- The Royal Air Force's Spitfire fighter plane is known as one of the best fighters used in the Second World War.
- The aircraft's unique elliptical wing design gave it excellent flight performance.
- The first aircraft made its flight in 1936, and began operation in 1938.
- Since the first mass-produced Mk.I appeared in 1939, many improvements have been made and many types have been produced. Among them, the Mk.IX was deployed to units in 1942.
- The engine was a Merlin 60 series with a two-stage, two-speed supercharger. Combined with a four-bladed propeller, it had a maximum speed of 650 km/h.
- Spitfire aircraft played an active role in the Royal Air Force until the end of the war, beginning with the Battle of Britain and continuing on to serve in the Normandy landings.
- It was used in countries around the world for a long time after the war.
[About the model]
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Spitfire, one of Britain's leading fighter planes during World War II.
- This kit comes with metal barrel parts, creating a sharp and realistic finish.
- The barrel of the 20mm cannon mounted on the Spitfire's wing is reproduced with metal parts. Two types are available, and you can choose which one to assemble.
- The model reproduces the Mk.IXc equipped with a Merlin series engine. The parts are made by Eduard of the Czech Republic, which is well-known for its sharp finish.
- Accurately reproduces the shape of the fuselage, wings, etc. of this representative later model of the Spitfire.
- Markings are selected from those of the 127th Squadron, which also took part in the D-Day landings in 1944.
- The markings depicting the Norwegian flag are reproduced. The decals are made by Cartograf, a high-quality manufacturer.
- A must-have kit for any aviation enthusiast's collection.
[Major features]
- 1/72 scale reproduction of the Royal Air Force's masterpiece, the Spitfire
- Parts are made by Eduard
- Metal barrel parts are included to create a realistic finish.
- The cockpit and landing gear bay interiors are also recreated mechanically.
- Decals are made by Cartograf
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Item Size/Weight : 35.5 x 19 x 5.6 cm / 266g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- AE-37
- JAN code
- 4545782114294
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.