Master AM-48-005 Supermarine Spitfire Early E Wing – Hispano 20mm & .50cal in Fairings (1/48)

Master AM-48-005 Supermarine Spitfire early E wing - Hispano 20mm & .50cal in fairings (1/48) is a professional set dedicated to modelers wishing to accurately reproduce the armament of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire fighter with the characteristic “E” wing, used on late versions of the aircraft during World War II. This product from the Polish manufacturer Master is renowned for its highest quality details, guaranteeing not only historical accuracy but also exceptional realism in execution.

The offered set contains two extremely precisely turned brass barrels (turned brass barrels): one for the Hispano 20mm cannon and one for the .50cal machine gun, enclosed in aerodynamic fairings consistent with the “E wing” version. This configuration armed Spitfire Mk IXe and XVIe models, which from 1944 served in the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom and other Allies (including Canada, Poland, and Czechoslovakia), especially during the final phases of World War II on the Western and European fronts.

• Category: Plastic model accessories – 1/48 metal barrels
• Material: Turned brass
• History: World War II period, especially 1944–1945
• Intended for: Supermarine Spitfire with early E wing (e.g. Mk IXe/XVIe)
• Assembly instructions: Requires removal of the original plastic barrel, drilling, and gluing the element with cyanoacrylate adhesive
• No additional processing required – ready for assembly

The precise manufacture of the barrels guarantees not only an excellent appearance but also enhances the historical value of the model. The metal parts stand out clearly among plastic elements, faithfully reproducing details even at the smallest scale.

We recommend this product to experienced modelers seeking the highest level of authenticity, as well as diorama enthusiasts and exhibition model builders. The assembly difficulty level is rated as 2/5 – requires delicate drilling and precision when fitting.

Master AM-48-005 Supermarine Spitfire early E wing - Hispano 20mm & .50cal is the perfect choice for anyone striving for perfection in replicating historical aircraft models in 1/48 scale. The set not only enhances realism, but also the collector's value of the finished model.