1/72 Academy Spitfire Mk.XIVc — factory sealed

Description

This is a brand new, factory sealed model kit of the famous Spitfire Mk.XIVc. The aircraft was powered by a two-stage s
upercharged Rolls Royce Griffon 65, producing 2,050 hp (1,528 kW), driving a new five- bladed Rotol propeller of 10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) diameter. The previous "fishtail" design of ejector exhaust stub gave way to ones of circular section. The increased cooling requirements of the Griffon engine meant that all radiators were much bigger and the underwing housings were deeper than on previous versions.
To help balance the new engine, the radio equipment was moved further back in the rear fuselage and the access hatch was moved from the left fuselage side to the right. Improved VHF radio equipment allowed for the aerial mast to be removed and replaced by a "whip" aerial further aft on the fuselage spine (see box top art). Because of the longer nose and the increased slipstream of the big five-bladed propeller a new tail unit with a taller, broader fin and a rudder of increased area was adopted.
This highly detailed kit reflects all the Mk.XIV design changes and comes with fully engraved panel lines and rivets, detailed cockpit and wheel wells, and optional position canopy, landing gear, rockets and cockpit entry door.
The aircraft paint and decal scheme is for RB159 DW-D of 610 Sqn. flown by Squadron Leader Richard Newbery, from RAF West Malling, in June 1944.
The kit has been stored in my smoke-free home and it will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail.