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Technical Details
| Item Weight | 2 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 36.6 x 18.6 x 6 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 8 years and up |
| Item model number | A50030 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Numeracy, Literacy & Spacial Awareness |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B003X06YKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | 48,275 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 2 Kg |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 8 July 2007 |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Mk1a Spitfire is one of the most famous aircraft ever to fly having gained iconic status following the Battle of Britain - a machine fit for Heroes.
Product Description
The MkVa Spitfire is one of the most famous aircraft ever to fly having gained iconic status following the Battle of Britain - a machine fit for Heroes. 50p from the sale of this product will be donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund. 50p from the sale of this product will be paid in support of the Help for Heroes Charity. Contents Model Kit 6 x Acrylic Paints Glue 2 x Brushes Specification: Model Scale 1:48 Requires Painting Yes Age 8+
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mitch
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My hubby loved it!!! Not too complicated. We bought our own paints in the end though, the ones that came with it needed extra coats
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Hazel
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This kit was for a project for my granddaughter who was learning about WW2. Although a bit fiddly for a ten year old, the final result was impressive. This model was excellent as an educational item but would not consider it a toy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By modeler jim
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This kit is the first kit that i've come across at this price, where, you can get a good build result regardless of build experience. A new modeller can get a decent final product from an easy kit that's a good size (not too fiddly, though parental help will be good for kids!)and an amatuer builder will find it useful to try new building techniques. This is the first kit that I built and took the time to do properly, that is;
- Using filler for the join gaps,
- Sanding down the join lines,
- Applying primer to get a seamless build,
- A proper airbrush application of the paint (though i used some after market TAMIYA brand paint, much better!)
The down sides however are only 'down' depending how fussy you are on the final build. For example, the internal detail for the cockpit was lovely enough as an amatuer build though PE Eduard enhancements can easily be utilized if you so desire. As mentioned above, i also used some filler for the first time. This was mainly on the join between the wings/fuselage join which, although not perfect, provided a good easy filler exercise for modeller's not yet experienced at filling as the job wasn't too big. other than those two points the last niggle is the decals, i found these to be a bit awkward to bed down.
The main defining point for me though is that the panel lines are recessed! though i did scrape the starboard wing lines with a scribe to define them slightly more. Overall a good kit with flexibility for all ages and abilities. Plus Help for Heroes gets a donation!!
- Using filler for the join gaps,
- Sanding down the join lines,
- Applying primer to get a seamless build,
- A proper airbrush application of the paint (though i used some after market TAMIYA brand paint, much better!)
The down sides however are only 'down' depending how fussy you are on the final build. For example, the internal detail for the cockpit was lovely enough as an amatuer build though PE Eduard enhancements can easily be utilized if you so desire. As mentioned above, i also used some filler for the first time. This was mainly on the join between the wings/fuselage join which, although not perfect, provided a good easy filler exercise for modeller's not yet experienced at filling as the job wasn't too big. other than those two points the last niggle is the decals, i found these to be a bit awkward to bed down.
The main defining point for me though is that the panel lines are recessed! though i did scrape the starboard wing lines with a scribe to define them slightly more. Overall a good kit with flexibility for all ages and abilities. Plus Help for Heroes gets a donation!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back to childhood
I bought this model as a way to ease myself back into making kits which I used to do as a boy. I was very pleased with the detail and also the transfers were excellent quality with... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MarkyDM
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's Airfix and it's a Spitfire. What's not to love?
I bought this from a really nice model shop, which gave the whole experience a nice start, as I'd not made a model since the hundreds I made (and destroyed) as a child. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lazy Fat Wizard
5.0 out of 5 stars
spitfire
Bought this for my 9 year old grandson and was very pleased with the finished product and looking to add to his collection.
Published 4 months ago by brian gray
2.0 out of 5 stars
Unsatisfactory when it comes to fixing roundels, etc
Diagrams and instructions, fairly good, paints adequate, but effect totally spoiled by inefficiency of adhesive on roundels and other markings. Read more
Published 5 months ago by George Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
ok
how many times do i have to review this?was bought as christmas present for one of my grandkids so havent even opened box
Published 5 months ago by dukkula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal gift
A great gift for a young man of 10 who enjoys making models of planes and soldiers and reading stories of the world war
Published 12 months ago by william l carlisle
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