Spitfire Mk.IXc "Beer Delivery" 1:48 ICM 48060

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Spitfire Mk.IXc "Beer Delivery" 1:48 ICM 48060

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most iconic British fighters of World War II. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, this aircraft became a symbol of British resistance and victory. The Mk.IX version was developed as a direct response to the emergence of the German Focke-Wulf Fw-190. Equipped with a more powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine, it went into production from 1943 to 1945, becoming the backbone of British fighter aviation during Operation Overlord in 1944.

About the model:

The kit depicts a unique episode from the history of Spitfires - the so-called "Beer Delivery." After landing in Normandy, some aircraft were used to transport barrels of beer attached under the wings (instead of bombs) to supply the Allied forces fighting on the continent.

• Faithfully reproduced copy of the prototype
• Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
• The kit includes parts to assemble bomb racks and two types of beer barrels
• Decal sheet with 3 marking versions, including a machine from the Polish 308 Fighter Squadron (Normandy, July 1944)
• Number of parts: 144
• Model dimensions: 202 mm length x 235 mm wingspan

Suggested paint colors (Tamiya):

• XF2 - Flat White
• XF1 - Flat Black
• XF81 - Dark Green RAF
• XF82 - Ocean Grey RAF
• XF83 - Medium Sea Grey RAF
• XF21 - Sky RAF
• XF3 - Flat Yellow
• XF26 - Flat Green
• XF64 - Red Brown / Leather / Rust
• X10 - Gun Metal
• XF7 - Flat Red
• XF16 - Aluminium
• X32 - Titanium Silver
• X18 - Semi Gloss Black

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.