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60320 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII
60320 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire MK.VIII   

   During 1941 work began on adapting the Spitfire to use the new Merlin 61 engine. This had a two-stage supercharger, which improved its performance at high altitude by around 50%. The new engine was fitted to Spitfire N3297 (the only Mk III Spitfire), and the modified aircraft first flew on 27 September 1941. The timing was perfect. September 1941 also saw the operational debut of the Fw 190. The new German fighter outclassed the Spitfire V, then the RAF’s best front line fighter. Tests early in 1942 proved that the Merlin 61 powered Spitfire was the answer – it reached a maximum speed of 414 mph at 27,200 feet and could still reach 354 mph at 40,000 feet.

   Work began on redesigning the Spitfire airframe to take the new heavier more powerful engine. This work would produce the pressurised Mk VII and the un-pressurized Mk VIII Spitfires. These aircraft were expected to be the answer to the Fw 190. In the event the interim Mk IX performed that function. This version used a Mk V fuselage with as few changes as possible, and entered front line service in July 1942, nearly a year before the Mk VIII.


       

This is a 1/32 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII.

The model features a detailed riveted surface.

You can choose to depict your model with the main landing gear in either stowed or deployed position Markings to depict the Mk.VIII flown by the U.S. air force, RAAF, and Canadian air force included
       

  • -The famous form of the Spitfire including its smart fuselage and the beautiful teardrop wings are accurately remodeled.

  • -The retractable tail landing gear, shortened ailerons, and fuel tank positioning which are famous features of the Mk.VIII Spitfire are accurately remodeled.

  • -Parts to depict the extended wingtips of the Mk.VIII early production model are included.

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

  •  -Parts with built-in magnets also allow you to depict the tail landing gear in either stowed or deployed state.

  • -Display stand to depict the Mk.VIII in flight included.

  • -The details of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine including oil tanks, and supercharger have been faithfully remodeled. Engine cowlings are removable.

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

  • -Parts to depict 30 gallon and 90 gallon fuel drops tanks included.

  • -One seated and one standing pilot figure included.

  •  -Canopy masking stickers included (Total 3.).