Tamiya British Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe 1/32 Model Aircraft Kit

1/32 scale assembly kit of the Supermarine Spitfire M.XVIe. This is the first 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.XVIe full injection kit model. 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 E Wing with its two 20mm cannons and two 12.7mm Browning machine guns is faithfully reproduced. The details of the Packard Motor built Merlin 266 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). Complicated frame configuration of the cockpit features realistic bulkheads and frames. Photo-etched parts to depict details such as wheel covers, cockpit area including instrument panel and seat belts with or without pilot included. 1 seated and 1 standing pilot figures are included. Three kinds of markings. Also included is a display stand which enables you to depict the plane in flight. 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 to counter newer Axis aircraft. As a result of this evolution, numerous variants of the Spitfire were born and served with distinction in the RAF as well as the air forces of many other countries until well after the end of WWII.