Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Capture a Legend of the Skies with the Spitfire Mk.I Model Kit, a Highly Detailed 1/48 Scale Replica with Three Marking Options and a Pilot Figure.

Key Features

• 1/48 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I
• The legendary RAF fighter of the Battle of Britain
• Includes options for various Mk.I sub-types
• Comes with an extensive photo-etched detail fret
• A rewarding project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of history’s most iconic fighter aircraft and was a backbone of the RAF’s defence during World War II. With its graceful elliptical wings and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the Spitfire Mk.I was the first production version to reach RAF units. It fought with distinction during the evacuation of Dunkirk and, most famously, in the desperate aerial duels of the Battle of Britain, where it secured its legendary status.

This 1/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a definitive replica of the early Spitfire Mk.I, based on in-depth study of actual aircraft. It offers a wealth of options to build different early Mk.I variations, including a choice of three different front canopies, two types of gunsight, and different pitot tubes. The kit includes an extensive photo-etched fret for ultimate realism, a seated pilot figure, and three marking options for aircraft from the Battle of Britain and Operation Dynamo.

Features

• Includes optional parts to recreate various types of Mk.I front canopy, sights, and pitot tubes

• An extensive photo-etched fret is included for seatbelts, radiator mesh, and gunsight parts

• The canopy can be assembled in the open or closed position, with dedicated parts for a perfect fit

• The detailed, floorless cockpit is accurately reproduced

• Paint Options:

  • Includes three different marking options from 1940

• A seated pilot figure in a realistic pose is included

• Masking stickers are provided to aid with painting the canopy

• Genuine Tamiya Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48

• Length: 191mm (7.52′)

• Wingspan: 235mm (9.25′)

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: 3

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Seated Pilot Figure

• 1x Photo-Etched Fret

• 1x Sheet Of Canopy Masking Stickers

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files