MAQUETTE À MONTER - Spitfire LF Mk.IXc Weekend Edition Eduard | N° 84151 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
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Prix régulier 20,00 € TTC 6%
Weekend edition model kit of the Spitfire LF Mk.IXc fighter aircraft, nicknamed 'Dorothy'. The kit includes parts for two variants, one with markings YO-D and another with 5-RN.
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | eduard |
| Size of the box | 30 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 8591437535118 |
Description
The Spitfire LF Mk.IXc was a mid-war variant of the iconic British fighter, introduced in 1942 to counter the German Fw 190. It featured the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine, optimized for low to medium altitudes. The "LF" stood for "Low Flight," and the "c" wing configuration allowed a mix of armament—typically two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 machine guns. The Mk.IXc combined excellent speed, climb rate, and maneuverability, making it a favorite among RAF pilots. It played a crucial role in regaining air superiority over Europe and served in multiple theatres, including the Western Front and the Mediterranean.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database