The Supermarine Spitfire was designed by R.J. Mitchell and its distinctive silhouette makes it one of the most widely-recognized fighters of WWII. Famous for its exploits during the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire continued to evolve in accordance with engine technology in order to counter newer Axis aircraft. As a result of this evolution, numerous variants of the Spitfire were born, and they served with distinction in the RAF as well as the air forces of many other countries until well after the end of WWII. The Spitfire Mk.IX was a variant that was developed to counter the threat of German Fw- 190A fighters, which were clearly superior than the earlier Spitfire Mk.V. It was equipped with a Merlin Series 60/70 engine with two-stage supercharger, which enabled greatly improved performance, allowing it to be a match for the Fw-190A. They were deployed from the summer of 1942 and finally allowed the RAF to resume daytime offensive operations over Europe. Production of the Mk.IX continued until the end of the war, with several different versions produced. Most featured the “C” universal wing, which could be fitted with either four 20mm cannons or two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm machine guns. In addition to its fighter role, many were fitted with bomb racks to enable it to act as a tactical fighter-bomber.

•  This is a 1/32 scale assembly kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc.

•  This is the most accurate Spitfire Mk.IX model currently available in any scale.

•  This model is a totally new design and has nothing in common with any other Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire models.

•  Challenging model production technology limits, the engine cowlings have an amazing 0.4mm thickness to allow for a fully accurate scale representation of the engine. These cowlings can be installed and removed thanks to small magnets.

•  The C Wing with its two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm machine guns is faithfully reproduced.

•  The details of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine including oil tanks, and supercharger have been faithfully remodelled.

•  Movable elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Flaps can be depicted in up or down position.

•  Landing gear parts included to depict either up or down position (interchangeable).

•  Photo-etched parts to depict details such as wheel covers, cockpit details including instrument panel (early / late) and seatbelts 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 colour finishing guide included.

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