The legendary Spitfire has achieved a place in the hearts and minds of Britons forever. During World War Two this aircraft represented the "stand alone" determination of the British people to resist the might of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.
Now some seventy years after the first prototype flew the Spitfire continues to enjoy even greater affection with aviation enthusiasts throughout the world. There are many reasons for this, and of course opinions vary as to why this should be but one overriding thing stands out above all others. It is a beautiful looking aeroplane!
The sleek fuselage, the magical sound of the Roll-Royce Merlin engine, the eight wing mounted machine guns, and of course the elliptical wing. No other aircraft has such a recognisable silhouette in the sky. It is of course, the Spitfire!
Key Features:- - Accurate elliptical wing
- Functioning scale split flaps
- Retractable landing gear (correct Spitfire direction)
- Scale colour scheme and markings
- Pre-painted fibreglass cowl, and canopy frame
- Latest construction techniques
- Dummy Merlin exhaust stacks
- Laser cut balsa and plywood construction
All the grace and performance of the full-size Spitfire have been captured with this 60 size model. Construction is entirely from selected balsa and laser cut plywood that ensures a light, rugged airframe that not only looks right but flies right too. The elliptical wing has fully functioning split flaps and retracting landing gear that works in the correct Spitfire direction, i.e. wheels towards the wing tips. This is a scale detail that is sadly often compromised in other Spitfire models.
The early two-tone earth and green Battle of Britain camouflage scheme and markings are faithfully replicated using UltraCote®, and the pre-painted fibreglass cowling and canopy are accurate to the MkII variant and with the additional scale parts molded in fibreglass. The resulting model is a remarkable achievement for an almost ready to fly model, a true scale rendition of this aviation icon.
The flight characteristics of the Spitfire are equally impressive: positive ground handling, superb aerobatic performance, stunning realism in the air, low strafing runs, beat ups, and gloriously slow "victory rolls" are all part of the Spitfire experience.
Assembly could not be easier thanks to the fully detailed assembly guide and the top quality hardware pack that comes with the kit which includes, wheels, fuel tank, control linkages, control horns, and all the fixing screws and bolts needed to complete the model.
This outstanding model will make you want to "reach for the sky" time and time again!
Technical Specificaton:-
Wingspan: 159cm (65.25inch)
Length: 141cm (55.5inch) including spinner
Weight: 3.6-4.3kg (8-9 lbs)
Radio: 5channels with 7 servos
Engine: 60-100 2-stroke (72-100 4-stroke)
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