TAMIYA 1/32 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.VIII WITH AUS. DECALS

Tamiya 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII WWII British Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model Kit with Australian Decals

The Tamiya 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII recreates the true successor to the Mk.V in large, highly detailed 1/32 scale, capturing every refinement that made this variant one of the definitive Spitfire marks of the war.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

The legendary Spitfire was the representative British fighter of WWII, and among its many variants was the Mk.VIII, developed as the replacement for the RAF's previous mainstay, the Mk.V. The Mk.VIII was fitted with a Rolls-Royce Merlin 60-series engine, larger radiators, and an air filter as standard, along with wing-mounted fuel tanks, a retractable tail wheel, shortened ailerons, and enlarged rudder and elevators. From the latter half of 1943, Mk.VIIIs were deployed to the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, seeing service with RAF, USAAF, RCAF, and RAAF units.

Special Features

• 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Retractable tail wheel, shortened ailerons, and wing fuel tanks accurately reproduced
• Landing gear and tail wheel can be posed retracted or deployed even after assembly
• Parts included for standard and extended wingtips
• Movable ailerons, rudder, and elevators, with flaps depictable up or down
• Parts included for 30 and 90 gallon drop fuel tanks
• Detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with carburetor, supercharger, and intercooler detail
• Built-in magnets allow the engine cowling to be removed even after assembly
• Detailed cockpit with floor-less construction and unique control stick
• Bulletproof plate and seat harnesses depicted with photo-etched parts
• Two pilot figures included, one seated and one standing
• Special photographic reference manual included (A5 size, 16 pages), featuring Spitfire history and museum research photography

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Canopy masking set
• Two pilot figures
• Special photographic reference manual
• Decals for three marking options, including Australian (RAAF) markings

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

For serious Spitfire and WWII aviation enthusiasts, this large-scale kit delivers exceptional engine and cockpit detail alongside genuine build flexibility, with posable landing gear, tail wheel, and control surfaces, plus Australian marking options that make it a standout addition to any RAAF-themed collection.

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