Supermarine Spitfire 16.5''

Name: Supermarine Spitfire 16.5''
Brand: Guillows
Price: 22.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (7 reviews)

Item Number: gui504

4.8 Stars (7 Reviews)

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Supermarine Spitfire 16.5''

Item Number: gui504

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Product Details

Assemble a Supermarine Spitfire Mk-I Britain's Greatest World War II Fighter with this authentic scale Rubber Powered flying balsa model kit from Guillow's. Scale model for adult collectors.

Product Rank

#16 in Rubber Power Scale
#22 in Free Flight
#22 in Airplanes

Includes

One Supermarine Spitfire Mk-I Airplane

Features

Authentic scale airplane.
Rubber powered (rubber band included).
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy, and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and generous quantity of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Refer to Model Building Booklet for Other Needed Tools

Comments

Model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied

Specifications

Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)

Guillows Product Number: 504

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that the kit is user-friendly for assembly, with laser-cut pieces saving time and generally providing all necessary materials except glue and modeling clay for balancing. Some users noted challenges with removing plastic pieces and the need for additional weight adjustments to balance the model. Overall, the product is appreciated for its realistic design and value, whether displayed or flown outside.

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Great plane

By: jeremy.s.michels1

I usually build plastic models, but these can be a nice change every once in a while. The kit supplies you with everything you need, except for the glue. As far as putting the wood together, that's pretty easy. Getting the plastic pieces off their sheet can be tricky. The kit comes with tissue paper to go over the plane so it can be flown outside. In my opinion, the planes look just as good without the tissue as they do with. The best tools to have are a sharp knife, lots of sand paper, and Elmer's glue

(6)

Very realistic for a rubber powered plane

By: jwhowle

This is a great model, my 15 year old son had no problems putting this together. Only issue is that it did not provide modeling clay for balancing. One recommendation, don't glue the nose on until you have painted and balanced. It was tail heavy so required a fair amount of weight in the nose. Metal washers embedded in clay helped to balance it out due to limited space in the nose. Over all this was a good build and we highly recommend it.

(4)

Excellent value

By: yardman.jeff

Just opened this kit and it is laser cut ! What a pleasant surprise, that sure saves time. Will start building this evening

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