Spitfire Mk.VIII 1:48 ICM 48065

Plastic model airplane kit: Spitfire Mk.VIII 1:48 ICM 48065

We present a plastic model kit of the Spitfire Mk.VIII airplane in 1:48 scale, produced by ICM. This model is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts from the World War II era and modeling enthusiasts. The Spitfire Mk.VIII is one of the modifications of the legendary British fighter, which went into production in 1943. It was characterized by features such as a retractable tail wheel and increased range, making it more versatile in combat operations.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48065
• Model dimensions: length 202 mm, width 235 mm
• Number of parts: 141
• Historical period: World War II
• Markings:
• Spitfire Mk.VIII, Lt.-Col. Ch.McCorcle, OC 31st FG, Castel Volturno, Italy, January 1944.
• Spitfire Mk.VIII, Capt. L.Molland, 308th FS, 31st FG, Castel Volturno, Italy, February 1944.

History of the Spitfire Mk.VIII: The Spitfire Mk.VIII was an evolution of earlier versions of the Spitfire, adapted to the new requirements of the battlefield. This version was mainly used by USAAF and RAAF units in the Mediterranean and Far East regions. Some examples were equipped with American Packard Merlin engines, which allowed them to be designated as Spitfire Mk.XVI. These later versions were adapted for low-altitude operations as fighters and fighter-bombers, and their distinctive feature was the "bubble-top" canopies.

Recommended paints:

• A 1768 Matt White
• B 1749 Flat Black
• C 2060 RAF Dark Green
• D 2058 RAF Medium Sea Grey
• E 2057 RAF Ocean Grey
• F 2049 RAF Sky Type S
• G 1708 Insignia Yellow
• H 2062 RAF Interior Green
• J 2054 Dark Earth
• K 2052 RAF Middlestone
• L 1785 Rust
• M 1795 Gunmetal
• P 1705 Insignia Red
• Q 2048 RAF Azure Blue
• R 1736 Leather
• S 1781 Aluminium
• T 1780 Steel
• U 1712 Field Green
• V 1597 Semigloss Black

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (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.