Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Weekend Edition 1:48 Eduard 84199

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Weekend Edition 1:48 Eduard 84199

The plastic model Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Weekend Edition 1:48 from Eduard is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and aviation history lovers. This assembly kit depicts the British fighter Supermarine Spitfire, which played a key role in military operations during World War II. The 1:48 scale model allows for a detailed representation of this legendary aircraft, which was one of the most important fighters used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied forces.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Plastic parts manufacturer: Eduard
• Marking options: 4 different variants
• Decals: Eduard
• Photo-etched parts: none
• Painting masks: none
• Resin parts: none

Marking options:

1. Spitfire Mk.IXc late - COLA MK392, W/Cdr James E. Johnson, No. 144 Wing, RAF Ford, United Kingdom / B.3 Sainte-Croix-sur-Mer, France, June 1944
2. Spitfire Mk.IXc late - COL B ML407, F/O John A. Houlton, No. 485 (New Zealand) Squadron, RAF Selsey, United Kingdom, June 1944
3. Spitfire Mk.IXc late - COL C MJ671, Cpt. Michael Boudier, No. 341 Squadron, RAF Selsey, United Kingdom, June-July 1944
4. Spitfire Mk.IXc late - COL D ML214, S/Ldr John A. Plagis, No. 126 Squadron, RAF Harrowbeer, United Kingdom, June-July 1944

History and significance of the Spitfire: The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter that became an icon of military aviation. Designed by R. J. Mitchell, the Spitfire was distinguished by its characteristic elliptical wing, which provided excellent performance. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout World War II, and its various versions were used in many theaters of war, including Europe, the Mediterranean, the Pacific region, and Southeast Asia.

During the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire gained recognition as a superior fighter compared to the Hawker Hurricane, despite the fact that the Hurricane carried out more missions. The Spitfire had a lower loss rate and a higher kill-to-loss ratio, which contributed to its legend. After the battle, the Spitfire replaced the Hurricane as the main fighter aircraft of the RAF Fighter Command.

The Spitfire was extremely versatile, serving roles as an interceptor, reconnaissance aircraft, fighter-bomber, and trainer. Its adaptation for carrier operations, known as the Seafire, was used by the Fleet Air Arm until the mid-1950s.

Assembly and painting kit. 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.