Tamiya 61071 - 1/48 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane  [61071]

About the Fairey Swordfish Floatplane

Serving on numerous battleships and destroyers for the Royal Navy during WWII, the Fairey Swordfish Mk. We Floatplane travelled whilst the eyes of the British fleet. This stalwart warbird now makes its look since the very first waterborne biplane of the 1/48 Scale Aircraft Series. Using the most recent in molding technology, Tamiya is proud to bring right back the classical form of this pontoon float equipped, aviation masterpiece.
The sturdy fuselage and primary wings of this Swordfish contained cloth extended tightly over a metal framework. This construction has been recreated in amazing information, right down to outline for the ribs protruding through cloth of this wings and fuselage. Even the rivets regarding metal cowling round the nose have actually been reproduced just like they appear on the original "Stringbag". Differing from its landing gear equipped counterpart, the Floatplane variation ended up being equipped with two big pontoon floats. Fully detail by detail in all respects and prepared with small rudders, these sleek floats drastically affect the look for the Swordfish. Also contained in the kit is a wheeled are a symbol of rolling the aircraft and a storage space stand to stay the pontoon floats on. Examine your modeling ability on the finely recreated, open cockpit, which is completely equipped with instrument panels and minute detailing.

The rear associated with the cockpit features an invisible radio and revolving machine weapon. The Swordfish was powered by a Bristol Pegasus 3M radial motor, which along having its exhaust vents together with surrounding cowling, guarantees a rewarding modeling experience. The key wings of Swordfish may be modeled in the folded or unfolded position, whichever you prefer. To incorporate further realism to your Swordfish Mk.1 Floatplane, we invite one to purchase the individually available Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set (Item 61072).

As well as its role in scouting operations the Royal Navy, the Floatplane Swordfish stuffed a powerful punch of its. Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit contains a rich number of weaponry such as for example 46cm torpedo, 113kg bomb and smoke dischargers. To hand out all that equipment, kit also incorporates three team numbers of realistic expression. Both its superb flexibility therefore the indomitable spirit of its pilots and crewman take into account the illustrious history of this ultimate biplane. Now, Tamiya provides you with the ultimate aircraft modeling experience, the Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Floatplane.