{"product_id":"spitfire-mk-v-mk-ix-aces-1-72-plastic-kit-it-1482","title":"Italeri Spitfire Mk.V \/ Mk.IX Aces 1:72 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Italeri Spitfire Mk.V \/ Mk.IX Aces, a 1:72 scale plastic model aircraft kit of the Supermarine Spitfire as flown by RAF fighter pilots during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit covers the Spitfire Mk.V and Mk.IX marks, representing the aircraft's single-engine, low-wing monoplane layout and its fighter armament. The Mk.V was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine producing 1,440 hp and was built in large numbers, forming a core part of RAF fighter squadrons throughout the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive decal options are included, covering markings flown by Wing Commander James E. Johnson, Lieutenant Jan Zumbach, Squadron Leader B.E.F. 'Paddy' Finucane, Flying Officer George Buchanan and Squadron Leader Russell Foskett. The kit comprises 80 parts and requires assembly and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Italeri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic Kits, Aircraft Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Spitfire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: RAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint scheme included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need painting and assembly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a plastic kit of 80 components that requires assembly and painting before completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich markings can I build?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can choose from five RAF ace schemes: James E. Johnson, Jan Zumbach, Paddy Finucane, George Buchanan and Russell Foskett.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56914571231607,"sku":"IT-1482","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/spitfire-mk-v-mk-ix-aces-1-72-plastic-kit-IT-1482-4.jpg?v=1774550625","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/spitfire-mk-v-mk-ix-aces-1-72-plastic-kit-it-1482","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}