Description
One of the most famous British WWII fighter aircraft was the Spitfire developed by R.J. Mitchell. Its maiden flight was March 5, 1936. The Spitfire IX modification featured a more powerful Merlin 66 engine and was in production from 1943-1945. In the summer of 1944 the Spitfire IX was the basis plane for the British Fighter Command. They took part in Operation Overlord. They were also involved in special missions, in particular the delivery of beer to the mainland for the advancing Allied forces.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.
________________________________
Product Details:
Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 2
Length: 7.8”
Wingspan: 9.25”
Parts: 101
- Painting and assembly required
- 6 sprues
- Molded in high-quality plastic
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- Four poly caps
- Detailed single seat cockpit interior and landing gear
- Optional wheel hub covers
- Recessed panel lines
- Realistic propeller and de-icing device
- Full armament package
- Interchangeable wing tip fairing
- Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:
- No. 316 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- No. 443 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
________________________________
Paint Guide:
White
Red
Silver
Olive Drab
Duck Egg Green
Flat Black
Red Brown
Clear Orange
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Flesh
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Green FS 34227
Yellow FS 13538
Flat Zinc Chromate Type 1 FS 34151
Flat Zinc Chromate Type 1 FS 33481
BS283
Flat Sky BS381C/210
Flat Dark Earth BS381C/450
Flat Azure Blue
Flat Dark Green BS641
Flat Ocean Grey
Flat Medium Sea Grey BS637
__________________________
