Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I WWII British Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model Kit

The Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I recreates the famous Royal Air Force fighter in detailed 1/48 scale, featuring the streamlined form and elliptical wings of the Mk.I along with newly tooled details for an updated and accurate appearance.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; cement, paint and finishing supplies are not included and are required to complete the model.

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the best-known aircraft deployed by the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, as British and German forces struggled for control of the skies over the English Channel. The Mk.I featured a streamlined form with elliptical wings designed for speed and was powered by a Merlin engine.

Special Features

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
• New tooling for an updated and more accurate appearance
• Can be assembled to recreate many of the extensive Spitfire Mk.I variants
• Detailed cockpit
• Detailed panel lines
• Separate parts for the main landing gear
• Separate parts for the horizontal stabilizers
• Photo-etched parts included for the radiator, oil cooler, gun sight, seatbelt components and more
• Seated pilot figure included
• Three marking options included

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components
• Seated pilot figure
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Decals for three marking options

What You'll Need

• Cement
• Paint
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

Tamiya's 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I combines the iconic shape of the early Spitfire with newly tooled details, a detailed cockpit, photo-etched components and three marking options. It is a strong choice for modellers looking to build a Battle of Britain-era Spitfire in 1/48 scale.