A05117A Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII
The Mk XII was the first production version of the Spitfire to use the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine.
- 1:48 Scale
- Wingspan: 207 (mm)
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The Mk XII was the first production version of the Spitfire to use the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. The Griffon was a development of the 'R' sprint engine used in the Supermarine Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes of the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Product Info
This 1:48 scale model accurately depicts the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII, the first production variant of this iconic aircraft to feature the robust Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Consisting of 98 components and boasting a wingspan of 207mm, this Skill Level 2 kit is perfect for modellers aged 8 and older, providing a rewarding assembly experience that highlights this pivotal wartime model. The Griffon engine evolved from the 'R' sprint engine, originally powering the Supermarine Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Key Features
- 98 piece plastic kit in 1:48 scale
- Spitfire variant with Rolls-Royce Griffon engine
- Includes two genuine paint schemes
- Skill Level 2 - great for budding modellers
- 207mm wingspan when built
- Suitable for ages 8 and above
History
The Mk.XII marked a notable advancement in the Spitfire lineage, being the first production model to incorporate the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. This formidable engine was a refinement of the 'R' sprint engine, which had driven Supermarine's Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes to success in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The integration of the Griffon engine represented a crucial evolutionary step for the Spitfire, enhancing its power and performance within Mitchell's graceful design.
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 20.2
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 6.35
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 20.7
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 98
- Item Scale
- 1:48 Scale
- Contents (what's in the box) sets
- Sprues & decals
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 2
- Flying Hours
- 2
- Wingspan (mm)
- 207
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.