Airfix - Supermarine Seafire F.XVII - 1:48
Product Code:
A06102A
The XVII was the first of the Seafire variants
to feature a cut-down rear fuselage and distinctive teardrop-style
canopy. The aircraft could carry a heavier weapons load thanks to
reinforced construction, with both fuel tanks and rockets under the
wings. This plane flew on the frontline until the early 1950s when
it downgraded to training duties. The Navy’s answer to the
ever-popular Spitfire, this masterpiece astounded the world with its
unrivalled performance in the most demanding of conditions. It
effortlessly operated from aircraft carriers, making it a formidable
presence over land and sea. Folding wings allowed it to take off
swiftly and land on the decks of naval vessels, extending its reach
and influence over the ocean.
Scheme A -
Supermarine Seafire F.XVII, No.767 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air
Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England, 1950. (A)
Scheme B -
Supermarine Seafire F.XVII, No.807 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Vengeance,
1947. (B)
Scheme C -
Supermarine Seafire F.XVII, 1831 Royal Naval Air Station Stretton (HMS
Blackap), Chesire, England, 1947-1951. (C)
Model Scale; 1:35 |
Dimensions (mm) L 15.6 H 6.6 W 174 |
Number of Parts: 174 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 3 |
Paints Required but not included:
(Scheme A, B, C) 11, 19, 24, 33, 53, 56, 90, 123, 127, 133, 135
(Scheme
A) 34 (Pilot) 61, 98, 104