COBI 5764 1/32 Historical Collection WWII Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe Model Set
364 Pieces
Imagine the roar of the Merlin 61 engine, wings cutting through the air and the silhouette of the plane that caused a sensation on the fronts not only of World War II!
Build a model of one of the most recognizable combat aircraft in the history of aviation - the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXe. This unique set in the scale of 1:32 is a perfect combination of passion for modeling, history and engineering precision.
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX was designed as a response to the advantage of the Luftwaffe and such machines as the modern Messerschmitt Bf 109G and Focke-Wulf Fw 190A.
A new version was created based on the Mk.VC version - equipped with a powerful Merlin 61 engine, adapted for fighting at high altitudes. This is how the Mk. IX version was born, considered by many pilots to be the best Spitfire in the entire series.
The model from COBI with the inscription "Mary Rose" on the side is inspired by an authentic machine from World War II. The Spitfire Mk.IX with serial number EN199, currently located in the Malta Aviation Museum, is painted in desert camouflage, which refers to its service in 81
Squadron in North Africa in 1943. The aircraft was piloted by Wing Commander R. Berry, and his initials were used as code letters on the machine. EN199 has a rich operational history, participating in operations in both North Africa and Malta.
After the end of the war, the aircraft was handed over to the Malta Air Scouts. It was on display outside from 1947 to 1974. Unfortunately, during this time it was damaged by vandalism, weathering and partial dismantling. What remained of the aircraft was recovered and stored. In the 1990s, it was handed over to a group of volunteers who, over a period of two and a half years, using both new and salvaged parts from across Malta, completed its restoration in 1995.
The set includes a pilot figure, dressed in a faithfully recreated historical uniform, with two headgear: a forage cap and a classic brown pilot's cap. The figure can be placed next to the model or seated in the cockpit. The model is complemented by a collector's stand with a plastic pin on which you can place the plane in a dynamic pose, and a block plate with the name of the set. The model is equipped with many movable parts, such as wheels, ailerons or an opening pilot's cabin, which add to its authenticity and allow for even greater interaction.
FEATURES:
- Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition
- The blocks meet the safety standards of products for children
- Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
- Blocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature
- Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions
- Age group: 7+
- Model dimensions: 280 mm x 350 mm x 120 mm