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 known for the exploits during the Battle of Britain. Throughout the war, the Spitfire's engine technology evolved to take on the more recent Axis aircrafts. As a result, there are several variants of this Spitfire, which served with distinction into the RAF plus floating around forces of other nations. The Spitfire Mk. IX ended up being produced as a result of the German Fw190A fighter, of more advanced than the sooner manufacturing Spitfire Mk. V. The new Spitfire Mk. IX ended up being loaded with a Merlin Series 60/70 engine and two-stage supercharger. This enhanced the performance associated with the aircraft and allowed it to complement the Fw190A in battle. The manufacturing associated with the Spitfire Mk. IX proceeded before end of WWII. The most frequent Spitfire showcased the "C" universal wing, that could be designed with four 20mm cannons or two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm device guns. A few of the Spitfires were additionally fitted with bomb racks to allow the aircraft to be utilized as a fighter-bomber.

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

  The Spitfire Mk. IX assembly kit additionally features the following:

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

  Specs & Features

• 1/32 scale installation kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc.
• This is actually the most accurate Spitfire Mk.IX model available in every scale.
• This model is a totally new design and contains absolutely nothing in common with any Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire models.
• Challenging model manufacturing technology limitations, the motor cowlings have an amazing 0.4mm depth to permit for a fully accurate scale representation associated with motor. These cowlings is installed and eliminated because of small magnets.
• The C Wing using its two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm machine weapons is faithfully reproduced.
• The important points associated with Rolls Royce Merlin motor including oil tanks, and supercharger have actually been faithfully renovated.
• Movable elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Flaps can be depicted in up or down position.
• Landing gear components included to depict either up or down position (interchangeable).
• Photo-etched parts to depict details including wheel covers, cockpit details including ininstrument panel (very early / belated) and seat belts with or without pilot.
• 1 seated and 1 standing pilot figure are included.
• 3 types of markings including those for RAF's top ace Johnnie Johnson and a color completing guide included.
• A number of Tamiya paints including brand new like and XF paints are for sale to the right paint job.