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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Airfix 1:48 Scale Model Kit
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Airfix 1:48 Scale Model Kit is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
This detailed 1:48 scale replica of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I brings R.J. Mitchell's renowned interceptor to life with remarkable precision. Comprising 149 parts, it allows enthusiasts to assemble one of the most legendary aircraft from the Battle of Britain. Designed for modellers aged 8 and up, with a skill level 2 rating, this kit boasts a wingspan of 232mm and offers three distinct paint schemes, honouring the aircraft that protected Britain's skies in 1940.
Key Features
• 149 piece plastic model kit in 1:48 scale with 232mm wingspan
• Skill level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above
• Three authentic paint schemes from the Battle of Britain period
• Accurately reproduced airframe capturing the Spitfire's graceful lines
History
The Supermarine Spitfire is often regarded as the most iconic and elegant fighter plane to have ever flown. Taking to the skies for the first time in 1936, R.J. Mitchell's creation became Fighter Command's preferred interceptor by 1940, admired by air forces worldwide. Equipped with the renowned Rolls Royce Merlin V12 engine, the Spitfire could achieve speeds exceeding 360mph and was known for its outstanding agility.
The Spitfire excelled in aerial combat, adept at outmanoeuvring adversaries during the intense battles over southern England and the English Channel in the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Mark I is now synonymous with 'The Few', crucial in defending the United Kingdom against the once-dominant Luftwaffe. Alongside the Hurricane, it secured its historical significance during the Battle of Britain and remains a highly sought-after 'warbird' at airshows.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19.2
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 23.2
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 149
Item Scale1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 2
Wingspan (mm): 232
Key Features
• 149 piece plastic model kit in 1:48 scale with 232mm wingspan
• Skill level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above
• Three authentic paint schemes from the Battle of Britain period
• Accurately reproduced airframe capturing the Spitfire's graceful lines
History
The Supermarine Spitfire is often regarded as the most iconic and elegant fighter plane to have ever flown. Taking to the skies for the first time in 1936, R.J. Mitchell's creation became Fighter Command's preferred interceptor by 1940, admired by air forces worldwide. Equipped with the renowned Rolls Royce Merlin V12 engine, the Spitfire could achieve speeds exceeding 360mph and was known for its outstanding agility.
The Spitfire excelled in aerial combat, adept at outmanoeuvring adversaries during the intense battles over southern England and the English Channel in the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Mark I is now synonymous with 'The Few', crucial in defending the United Kingdom against the once-dominant Luftwaffe. Alongside the Hurricane, it secured its historical significance during the Battle of Britain and remains a highly sought-after 'warbird' at airshows.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19.2
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 23.2
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 149
Item Scale1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 2
Wingspan (mm): 232
Delivery Information
Delivery Information
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