Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc - 1/32

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc

1/32 scale plastic model kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc, including photo-etched parts.

About the model:
- 1/32 scale assembly kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc
- Highly detailed model
- Length: 302mm
- Wingspan: 352mm
- This is the most accurate Spitfire Mk.IX model currently available in any scale.
- This model is a totally new design and has nothing in common with any other Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire models.
- Challenging model production technology limits, the engine cowlings have an amazing 0.4mm thickness to allow for a fully accurate scale representation of the engine. These cowlings can be installed and removed thanks to small magnets.
- The C Wing with its two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm machine guns is faithfully reproduced.
- The details of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine including oil tanks, and supercharger have been faithfully remodeled.
- Movable elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Flaps can be depicted in up or down position.
- Landing gear parts included to depict either up or down position (interchangeable).
- Photo-etched parts to depict details such as wheel covers, cockpit details including ininstrument panel (early / late) and seat belts with or without pilot.
- 1 seated and 1 standing pilot figure are included.
- 3 kinds of markings including those for RAF's top ace Johnnie Johnson and a color finishing guide included.
- A variety of Tamiya paints including new AS and XF paints are available for the perfect paint job.
- Early and late style wheels
- Early and late style gunsights
- Rubber brake lines and tires
- IFF antenna panel
- Bomb racks and 250lb bombs
- Stand to display the model in-flight
- Open or closed canopy and cockpit hatch (see 9).