Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1

Enter a Legend
The iconic Spitfire fighter was one of the backbones of the RAF in the desperate struggle for the skies during WWII, sporting a refined design and aesthetically pleasing elliptical wing, plus the proven Rolls Royce Merlin engine. It first flew in March 1936, and some two and a half years later in August 1938 the first production Spitfires - the Mk.I - started to reach units. This Mk.I would have a vital role to play in the Battle of Britain as the RAF and Luftwaffe played out a titanic struggle for the skies, and the successful fighting off of the Luftwaffe ensured that the Spitfire earned international fame that continues even in the modern day.

About the Model

- This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 191mm, wingspan: 235mm.
- Superb accuracy is based upon in-depth examination of actual aircraft.
- Parts are included to recreate various types of Mk.I front canopy, sights, antenna bases and pitot tubes.
- The interior of the floorless cockpit is rendered in detail.
- Choose between open or closed canopy, each with dedicated parts for superb realism.
- Comes with 1 seated pilot figure and three marking options including for aircraft in the Battle of Britain and Operation Dynamo.

Packaging

- The refined form of the Spitfire with its flowing fuselage lines is captured with aplomb.


- Take a look from above at the distinctive elliptical wing and elegant shape in accurate 1/48.


- A look at the underside showcases plenty of detail, with clear parts for the identification lamp.

- Take a closer look at the Mk.I nose, with distinctive bulging cowls, exhausts and fuel filler cap.


- Assemble with open or closed canopy, and dedicated parts for each to ensure a highly realistic appearance.


- This image shows the parts lined up for each canopy option, including dedicated fuselage side section.

- A realistic pilot figure is included in the kit, in seated pose and with accurate uniform and equipment.


- Here is a close-up on the cockpit, with excellent molded detail enhanced by included photo-etched parts.


- A comparison of the 3 included types of front canopy: with and without bulletproof glass and rear view mirror.

- The kit includes a choice between standard sight (photo-etched parts) and reflector sight (clear parts).


- Under the port wing, the modeler can choose between single and forked type pitot tubes.


- A wide selection of photo-etched parts is included, to depict sight, seatbelt parts, radiator mesh and more.

- The model comes with a decal sheet, masking stickers for clear parts, and molded stickers.


- The kit is engineered to ensure proper fixing of photo-etched radiator mesh without compromising detail.


- An integrated parts breakdown for the main landing gear ensures sturdiness and an accurate angle.

- Horizontal stabilizers are also an integrated part, and slotted in from the rear of the model.


- Three marking options are included in the kit - which will you choose for your Spitfire masterpiece?


Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I


Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft
AS-12 Bare-metal silver

Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint
TS-6 Matt black TS-27 Matt white

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint LP-1 Black LP-2 White LP-3 Flat black LP-4 Flat white LP-5 Semi gloss black LP-11 Silver LP-28 Olive drab LP-38 Flat aluminum LP-53 Clear orange

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color X-1 Black X-2 White X-5 Green X-7 Red X-10 Gun metal X-11 Chrome silver X-12 Gold leaf X-18 Semi gloss black X-26 Clear orange X-31 Titanium gold XF-1 Flat black XF-2 Flat white XF-6 Copper XF-7 Flat red XF-15 Flat flesh XF-16 Flat aluminum XF-19 Sky grey XF-21 Sky XF-49 Khaki XF-50 Field blue XF-52 Flat earth XF-53 Neutral grey XF-55 Deck tan XF-56 Metallic grey XF-59 Desert yellow XF-61 Dark green XF-62 Olive drab XF-64 Red brown XF-71 Cockpit green XF-85 Rubber black


- Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87133 Panel Line Accent Color (Gray)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)



- Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74051 Fine Pin Vise S
Item 74066 Diamond File (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74068 Modeling Scissors (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74091 Plastic Scriber II
Item 74095 Drill Bit (1.0mm)
Item 74115 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 0.4mm (Shank Dia. 1.0mm)
Item 74117 Bending Tweezers (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74127 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 0.6mm (Shank Dia. 1/0mm)



- Precision cementing
Item 87139 Tamiya CA Cement (Strong)