Eduard 648112 Spitfire Mk. IX engine 1/48 – Engine for Spitfire Mk. IX Model in 1:48 Scale

Eduard 648112 Spitfire Mk. IX engine in 1/48 scale is an extremely detailed set enabling you to replicate the Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 engine, the heart of the legendary British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX fighter. This set is mainly dedicated for assembly with Eduard plastic kits, but it can also successfully be used for conversions or other sets in the same scale.

Product Specification:

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Historical period: World War II (manufactured and used from 1942 until the end of the war)
• Product category: Accessory, resin conversion set for plastic model kits
• Material: high-quality polyurethane resin, photo-etched metal parts for fine details
• Manufacturer: Eduard (Czech Republic)

Historical Information:

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX is one of the most recognizable aircraft of World War II, being an evolution of the legendary Spitfire fighter. The Mk. IX version, equipped with the Merlin 61 engine, played a key role in battles over Europe and North Africa, keeping up with German Focke-Wulf Fw 190s. The Mk. IX served in numerous Allied air forces, including Polish RAF squadrons.

Model Features:

• Exceptional detail – perfect reproduction of the cylinder arrangement, wiring, manifolds, and Merlin 61 engine equipment details.
• The set includes both resin parts and fine photo-etched micro-details, ensuring a professional final effect.
• Dedicated for displaying the Spitfire model with an exposed engine – allows for an impressive display with the engine cover closed or open.
• Recommended for dioramas depicting aircraft maintenance or repairs in field conditions.

Who is this for?

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers – assembly difficulty: 4/5. We recommend it for those seeking top-class detail, aviation enthusiasts, collectors of World War II models, and everyone who wants to take their Spitfire model to the next level of realism.

Eduard 648112 Spitfire Mk. IX engine 1/48 guarantees satisfaction, precise workmanship, and an unforgettable effect on the finished model.