Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8308
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX Diecast Model
RNLAF 322nd Sqn, Netherlands |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX | | 7.75" | | 9.25" |
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight Foundation, (Dutch - 'Stichting Koninklijke Luchtmacht Historische Vlucht' (SKHV)) is the proud owner of Supermarine Spitfire IXb serial number 3W-17. According to their site this aircraft was manufactured in 1943 and did participate in D-Day operations. The 322 Fighter Section (322 JaVA) was formed in 1946 and renamed 322 Squadron in 1947 and this Spitfire wore serial H-25. The H designation for the 322 Squadron changed to 3W and this particular aircraft became 3W-17. 1953 saw the end of military life for 3W-17 and it wasn't until 1991 that the SKHV obtained the aircraft. In 2000 modifications and the silver paint scheme were completed and the Dutch civil registration of PH-OUQ replaced the former British one.
Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Spitfire Mk I is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top quality product with just the right number of features. This beautiful model features a canopy that slides open or is removable, providing a clear view of the pad-printed gauges and correctly-rendered control stick with loop stick grip. The all-metal propeller spins freely and the engine exhaust stack has been separately applied. The near-solid metal wing has hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors, and the wing root fairing is integrated in the wing's casting, which creates a flawless transition between the fuselage and the near-razor thin trailing edge.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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