Spitfire 1a


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Description

The magnificent Spitfire is the first of a series of models in the new large 1/24 scale. Over 150 parts are included in the kit which features a super detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine beneath removeable panels, eight Browning machine guns complete with ammunition boxes and full cockpit detail. Two sets of transfers are provided to give a choice of authentic Battle of Britain markings and soft tyres.

The propeller can be powered with a special No. 1201M electric motor (obtainable separately) – Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)

9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as Supermarine Spitfire 1a from Spitfire 1a.

17th edition catalogue (1980), listed as Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1A from Supermarine Spitfire 1a.

1986 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire 1A from Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1A.

1993 edition catalogue, listed as Spitfire from Supermarine Spitfire 1A.

1995 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire 1A from Spitfire.

1996 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1A from Supermarine Spitfire 1A.

1997 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia from Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1A.

1999 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire MKIa from Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

12

First Issued

1970

Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970)

1201

Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971)

1201

Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973)

09320-8

Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974)

09320-8

Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975)

09320-8

Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976)

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977)

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978)

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979)

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980)

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition

12001-6

Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition

9 12001

Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition

9 12001

Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition

912001

Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition

12001

Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition

A12001

Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition

A12001

Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition

A12001

Artist on Box Type 3

Roy Cross

Artist on Box Type 15

Gavin McLeod

Artist on Box Type 16

Adam Tooby

Artist on Box Type 17

Roy Cross

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