Spitfire Mk XIV C RAF Fighter

Item Number: acy12274

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This is the Spitfire Mk XIV C RAF Fighter plastic model airplane kit in 1/48 scale by Academy. This kit offers a detailed representation of one of the iconic British fighter aircraft used during World War II by the Royal Air Force.

Product Rank

#220 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#579 in Airplanes
#3467 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues with parts for one Spitfire Mk XIV C model, molded in grey.
Clear parts for cockpit canopy and other transparent elements.
Decal sheet for authentic RAF markings.
Illustrated instruction manual for assembly guidance.

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 radiato louvers..
Cockpit detail: control linkages, instrument panel with raise detail, seat with decal belts, armour plate, oxygen bottles, an throttle quadrant..
This is the version with the typical high turtledeck behind th cockpit..
Service History: RAF and other Commonwealth air forces from mid-WWI onwards..
Description: Single engine, cannon armed, single seat fighter..

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
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

Specifications

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Material: Plastic
Manufacturer: Academy
Model: Spitfire Mk XIV C RAF Fighter
Kit Number: 12274

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Very Nice Griffon Spit!

By: tirith42

Very nice kit of this late-model Griffon-powered Spit. Overall fit is excellent - just required sanding, no filler. Nice engraving and good decals that went down beautifully. Cockpit detail is decent, though the seatbelts are just a decal. I drilled out the exhaust stacks and gun barrels for a more realistic appearance. The propeller and spinner really catch your eye on this aircraft, as they are so large, and Academy did a good job here. Only real complaint is that the wing gun bays are very sparse - just the guns and nothing else. Kit manufacturers: if you're going to open up the innards of an aircraft in any way, at least provide sufficient details to look realistically busy. But if this bothers you, just cover the bays up (I usually keep the covers on, but took them off for the photos to demonstrate how empty they look). This kit really captures the shape and grace of the Mk. VIV. Falls together and looks great. Recommended.

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Fun Build

By: olszowka

The spitfire MK.XIVc Was a fun build, the instruction were clear and the parts fit perfect, except for the three piece cockpit canopy . The decals make the plane look awesome . You may have trouble with the decals on the wing they are very large . I tried sever time to place then on the wing and finally cut them in half witch made it much easier. The painting instructions came with several pictures which helped greatly . This is one of the best looking plains in my collection .

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Excellent quality model Spitfire

By: GeeBee007

This 1:48 Spitfire is reasonably priced and very well molded. There are excellent details for the cockpit, wheel wells and the panel/rivet lines which are recessed. The tired are molded for the on the ground bulge. The decals are challenging as they are large and the under wing decals don't fit perfectly around the radiator and wheel well so cut that piece off first. A great build!

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