Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7112
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV Diecast Model
Duxford Flying Legends, RAF Duxford, England |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
Built by Vickers-Armstrong and delivered on February 27, 1945. In August 1945 the aircraft was shipped to the Indian Air Force as No. 48 and later it went to the IAF Technical College as T20. Later it was returned to the UK, restored and registered as G-GBHB and then G-SPIT in 1979. The first flight after restoration took place on August 14, 1992. In May 1998 it was painted as MV293, in June 2000 it was painted MV268 JE-J. The aircraft made numerous appearances over the years including the “Flying Legends” Airshow at Duxford on July 9, 2006. On May 5, 2007 Duxford was the first site to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight but unfortunately MV268 didn’t participate because it was in the hangar undergoing maintenance.
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 late model Spitfire is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top-quality product with just the right number of features. The canopy is removable for an unobstructed view of the instrument panel with pad-printed gauges and seat. The all-metal five-bladed propeller spins freely and the rudder and elevators are movable. The near-solid metal wing features hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors and radiator ducts with inside core details seen both front and back. Variants include the Mk.XIV with Large flat back blister canopy and the Mk. XIX with standard Malcolm hood canopy.
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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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