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  This is a plastic 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV-C RAF Airplane from Academy Plastics.
                        It's for experienced modelers.

     The Spitfire Mk.XIV was the first mass produced Spitfire with the 35 liter
Griffon engine in place of the smaller Merlin.  The aircraft was used
extensively in Europe after D-Day, and to shoot down V-1 "buzz bombs".

FEATURES: Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only.
          Markings included for one aircraft with invasion stripes.
          85 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines.
          Accurately reproduced 5-bladed propeller and spinner assembly.
          Detailed gun bays with optional covers and optional position radiator
            louvers.
          Cockpit detail: control linkages, instrument panel with raised
            detail, seat with decal belts, armour plate, oxygen bottles, and
            throttle quadrant.
          This is the version with the typical high turtledeck behind the
            cockpit.
          Service History: RAF and other Commonwealth air forces from mid-WWII
            onwards.
          Description: Single engine, cannon armed, single seat fighter.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, D-Day
            stripes for wings and fuselage, code letters, serial numbers and
            stencils.
          Kit markings are for Spitfire Mk.XIVc "AP o D", s/n RM619.
            Top Surfaces: Dk Green (BS381C/641 - approx FS34079)/Ocean Grey
            (BS381C/638 - approx. FS36152) camouflage stripes.
          Bottom Surfaces: Medium Sea Grey (BS381C/637 - approx. FS36270).
          Additional Paints Required:
            Flat: Black, Aluminum, Metallic Grey, Lt Grey, White, Red, Yellow,
            Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Tan.
            Gloss Colors: Silver, Gun Metal.

INCLUDES: One 1/48 Mk.XIV-C RAF Airplane

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Hobby Knife
          Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sandpaper
          Liquid Plastic Cement
          White Glue
          CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement
          Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush

SPECS:    Scale:    1/48
          Wingspan: 9-1/2" (24.2cm)
          Length:   8"     (20.3cm)

COMMENTS: Keep product safely out of reach of small children.
                                                                    san 7/20/01
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