{"product_id":"airfix-a05144-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ixe-1-48-plastic-plane-model-kit","title":"Airfix A05144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe 1:48 Plastic Plane Model Kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px; background: url('\/application\/themes_parent\/app\/images\/interface\/patterns\/Airfix_grey.jpg') center center \/ cover fixed rgb(209, 209, 209); color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: helvetica-neue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: futura-pt, sans-serif; font-size: 2.125rem; letter-spacing: -0.01875vw;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 1160px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; width: 1160px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: helvetica-neue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 1160px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; width: 1160px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: -20px; margin-right: -20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 100%; width: calc(60% - 20px); margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire stands as a legendary figure in aviation history, instantly recognisable to enthusiasts. This 1:48 scale model of the Mk.IXe consists of 124 components and includes three unique scheme options, offering an engaging project for modellers aged 8 and older. Rated at Skill Level 2 and featuring a wingspan of 234mm, this plastic kit embodies one of the most efficient versions of this iconic fighter, bringing the essence of Second World War air battles to your modelling table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e1:48 scale model with 124 detailed plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eThree genuine scheme options for diverse display choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e234mm wingspan faithfully represents the Spitfire's classic silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSkill Level 2 - ideal for modellers aged 8 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDepicts the swiftly launched Mk.IXe variant from summer 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eAs a purebred combat aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire's fundamental design allowed for ongoing enhancements, ensuring its production continued throughout the Second World War. This flexibility enabled the Spitfire to be upgraded to counter the threat of the latest Luftwaffe fighters, leading to the rapid introduction of the Spitfire Mk.IX in the summer of 1942 to challenge the formidable Focke Wulf FW190 'Butcher Bird'. This version of the Spitfire has been regarded as possibly the most successful 'stop-gap' fighter in military aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; font-family: futura-pt, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.01875vw; font-size: 2.125rem; line-height: 1.11765; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: -20px; margin-right: -20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word; width: calc(50% - 20px); word-break: break-word; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 100%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e A05144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airfix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spitfire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airfix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Militaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545116434773,"sku":"Airfix-A05144","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/57_dce325c3-6b54-4998-8e5f-6a893239e543.jpg?v=1774453828","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/airfix-a05144-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ixe-1-48-plastic-plane-model-kit","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}