Model Planes

The Vc were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. It was an improvement over the Vb with the universal wing which had been strengthened and could cary multiple armament. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance ..

The air defence of Malta became desperate. Spitfires were ferry on HMS Eagle and USS Wasp in a desperate attempt to re-supply the RAF. Adhoc coats of blue paint was often added to the aircraft by hand prior to the aircraft leaving ship.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers,..

More Spitfire Mk Vs were built than any other type The B wing had four .303 in and two 20 mm Hispano cannon, and a was a more powerful engine, the Merlin 45.The first Mk V was produced in January 1941, No. 92 squadron being the first to receive it in February 1941. While as good as the bf109-f the..

More Spitfire Mk Vs were built than any other type Different wings, featuring a variety of weapons, were fitted to most marks; The early version used the A wing used eight .303 in B wing had four .303 in and two 20 mm Hispano cannon, The Early Mk V still sported the Dark Earth/Green Cammo scheme and..

When the Eighth Air Force began arriving in England in 1942, it was initially planned that what fighter units would be assigned to it would utilise the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, while the Bell P-39 Aircobra would provide escort for the medium bombers that were coming. They arrived before their aircra..

A number of USAAF fighter groups were deployed to North Africa and Italy. Spitfire were available as were used by these groups. Aircraft were hurriedly over-pained with American insignia and some aircraft still retained the odd RAF Roundel or fin flash. These mask provide a generic starting point an..

The Vb were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance of the FW190 facing the same combat limitations as it found in other theatres against the FW190.This set includes only..

This mask has been designed with Eduard's IXe and VELVETA series in mind, specifically "WHITE 25 ". This aircraft reached Israel in the second batch of aircraft bought from Czechoslovakia in 1949. The mask should work well with most kits. The camouflage pattern is representative of post war IXe's...

During the Battle of France and Britain Al Deere flew a few different aircraft. Notably "Kiwi I-III" after a near fatal incident and going through aircraft so quickly his ground crew suugested that perhaps he not use the Kiwi Logo. Throught 1940 regulation changed every few month so check your refer..

This set provides the insignia masks for both of Geoffrey Wellum's Aircraft. He first flew "K"(PAT A) K9998 and the "G" (PAT B) - X4330. "G" As a Bonus we have included P7350 from the BBMF which is Spitfire MkII.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouf..

This mask has specifically been designed for use with the Tamiya 1/48 Scale Kit no: 61119. This set provides the insignia masks for QV N3200 of 19 Squadron during operation Dynamo 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not include..

This mask has specifically been designed for Spitfire PR-J of 609 sqn. The aircraft is unusual in that it is painted in Dark Earth and Sky Type-S rather than Ocean Grey and Medium Grey (standard colours from 1941). The insignia is also of the early type. The modeller has the option of 45" (Part 4) o..

This mask has specifically been designed for use with the Tamiya 1/48 Scale Kit no: 61119. This set provides the insignia masks for GR-U No 92 Squadron Battle of France 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can b..

This set provides insignia masks for DW-K No 610 Squadron Battle of Battle 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can be bought separately...

The Spitfire flown by Wing Commander Johnny Johnson when he returned to combat operations in March 1944 to assume command of a second Canadian Spitfire wing, 144 Wing in 83 Group of the 2nd Tactical Air Force which became 144 RCAF (Fighter) Wing, a fighter/bomber unit comprised of 441, 442 and 443 S..

Probably the most iconic of the various IX's flown may Johnnie Johnson. EM398 was not new bit had undergone a fresh coat of paint before the new Wing commander saw it and thinking it new he chose it as his mount. Johnson stated that the the leaf on his aircraft was green. However, all the Canadian s..

"MK329" was a made from a collection of aircraft at squadron level and was never a aircraft with a recorded serial number from the factory. Perhaps the key was that MK292 was Johnson\s offical aircraft. It is said he flew this twice with the guns removed to ferry beer to the pilots of his squadron..

This mask has specifically been designed for Spitfire MH434 built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich.Since 1970, it has participated across Europe as a key performer in most of the airshows, including Flying Legends, the Biggin Hill Air Fair, the Paris and Berlin Air Fairs and the Goodwood Reviva..

With the clear superiority of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 over the Spitfire Mk Vb, there was much pressure to get Spitfires into production using the new two-stage supercharged Merlin 63 engine. The Mk VIII was in development but a solution was urgently needed. The Mk IX was an Vc with the Merlin 63 engin..

During 1940 two camouflage patterns were used. Type A for aircraft with serial numbers ending in even numbers and Type B for aircraft with serial numbers ending in odd numbers. During mid 1941 only type A was used.Two types of noses have been provided for the modeller to choose from. Photos from t..

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In November 1943 George Beurling transferred to 412 Sqn. (RCAF) between December 1943 and January 1944 flying VZ-B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed in a crash while trying to deliver aircraft to Israel in May 1948. ..

Having made a name for himself in Malta George Beurling transfer to the RCAF in September 1942 to 403 sqn. He scored his 30th kill. In October he was promoted and moved to 127 Wing. B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed..

The F24 was the final Spitfire variant and was similar to the F22 except that it had an increased fuel capacity over its predecessors, with two fuel tanks of 33 gallons each (150 l). All had the larger "Spiteful" tail units. The F24 achieved a maximum speed of 454 mph (731 km/h) and could reach an a..