Introduction

1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid)

Kotare K32001

The legendary Supermarine Type 300 Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the most famous, and perhaps the most beautiful, aircraft of all time. Designed from 1934 under the guidance of Supermarine Aviation Works chief designer Reginald Mitchell, Joseph Smith and Alf Faddy, the 990hp Rolls-Royce Merlin C powered prototype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was immediately obvious that it was something very special and an initial production order was placed in early June 1936 for 310 aircraft. Numerous delays at Supermarine and many of the approximately 150 sub-contractors ensured that the first production Spitfire was not completed until mid-May 1938 and the final aircraft from the order was only delivered in September 1939.

• 117 high-quality injection moulded plastic parts
• 35cm wingspan
• Optional DeHavilland and Rotol propellers
• Optional TR.9D and TR.1133 wireless controllers and aerials
• Optional pilots seats with and without Sutton Type K harness detail
• Optional open and closed cockpit doors
• Optional open and closed canopy & hood
• 28-page fully illustrated instruction manual
• Hand pump undercarriage retraction and wheel well jack detail
• Wheels with weighted tyres featuring correct alignment
• High-quality Cartograf decals with 3 mid-production Spitfire Mk.Ia colour schemes.