Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XVI High Back Plastic Model Kit
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| Brand | Eduard |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft Kit |
| Scale | 1/48 Scale |
| Skill Level | Experienced |
Eduard's 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.XVI High Back plastic model kit recreates the late-war RAF variant of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, distinguished by its raised rear fuselage and Malcolm hood canopy. Style code ED08286, this kit is produced by Eduard, a Czech manufacturer well regarded for highly detailed injection-moulded aircraft kits and pre-coloured photo-etch detailing. The Mk.XVI was a Merlin-engined variant widely used by RAF units in the final stages of World War Two, and this 1/48 scale representation captures the type's distinctive profile with panel lines, surface detail, and markings options typical of Eduard's profiPACK or similar release standard.
Key Features
- 1/48 scale injection-moulded plastic construction suited to intermediate and advanced modellers
- Represents the high-back Spitfire Mk.XVI, a late-WWII RAF variant powered by the Packard-built Merlin engine
- Eduard kits typically include multiple marking options covering different RAF squadrons and aircraft
- Detailed cockpit and airframe surface detail consistent with Eduard's established 1/48 aircraft tooling
- Branded style code ED08286 for straightforward part and reorder identification