Tamiya 60319 - 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ixc  [60319]

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most more popular fighters of WWII. Created by R.J Mitchell, the Spitfire is well known for its exploits during the Battle of Britain. Throughout the war, the Spitfire's engine technology developed to take on the more recent Axis aircrafts. As a result, there are numerous variations of Spitfire, which served with distinction into the RAF also in the air forces of other nations. The Spitfire Mk. IX was produced due to the German Fw190A fighter, that have been superior to the sooner manufacturing Spitfire Mk. V. The brand new Spitfire Mk. IX was loaded with a Merlin Series 60/70 motor and two-stage supercharger. This improved the performance of the aircraft and permitted it to match the Fw190A in battle. The production of the Spitfire Mk. IX continued before end of WWII. The most common Spitfire showcased the "C" universal wing, that could be designed with four 20mm cannons or two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm device weapons. A number of the Spitfires had been also fitted with bomb racks to permit the aircraft to be utilized as a fighter-bomber.

• 1. Two types of fuel tanks (normal, flying stand)
• 2. Two forms of filters (very early / belated model)
• 3. Two kinds of exhausts (early / late model)
• 4. Two kinds of cowlings (very early / late model)
• 5. Two types of wing bulge (twin/single cannon)
• 6. Two types of wingtips (round, clipped)
• 7. Two kinds of rudder (round, pointed)
• 8. Two forms of stabilizers (right, horn)

  The Spitfire Mk. IX construction kit also features the annotated following:

• Early and late design wheels
• Early and late style gunsights
• Rubber braking system lines and tires
• IFF antenna panel
• Bomb racks and 250lb bombs
• Stay to show the model in-flight
• Open or closed canopy and cockpit hatch (see 9).

  Specs & qualities

• 1/32 scale installation kit for the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc.
• This is the most accurate Spitfire Mk.IX model now available in every scale.
• This model is an entirely brand new design and contains nothing in common with other Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire models.
• Challenging model manufacturing technology restrictions, the motor cowlings have actually a phenomenal 0.4mm depth to allow for a totally accurate scale representation of the motor. These cowlings could be installed and eliminated thanks to small magnets.
• The C Wing with its two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm device firearms is faithfully reproduced.
• The details of the Rolls Royce Merlin motor including oil tanks, and supercharger have actually been faithfully renovated.
• Movable elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Flaps could be depicted in up or down place.
• Landing gear parts included to depict either up or down position (interchangeable).
• Photo-etched components to depict details such as for instance 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.
• Many different Tamiya paints including brand new AS and XF paints are offered for the right paint job.