1:48 Spitfire Mk. IX Empty shell case chute

Quickboost 1:48 Spitfire Mk. IX empty shell case chutes

This resin detail set in 1:48 scale from the Quickboost brand rounds out a model of the Spitfire with precisely cast chutes for empty shell cases on the underside of the wing. The small parts replace the simplified plastic rendering and, once built in, raise the fidelity of the lower surface of a model. It is not a stand-alone model of the airplane but an accessory for an existing kit.

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX was a British single-seat fighter with the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine with a two-stage supercharger. The openings for carrying away empty shell cases and debris from the wing armament were among the characteristic features of the lower surface of the wing. The Mk.IX version was one of the most widespread in the Second World War.

Usage tips

Wash the parts free of mold release residue, cut off the small casting blocks carefully and glue them with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Given the small size of the parts, work with tweezers and do the sanding with respiratory protection. Check the placement against the underside of the wing of the kit.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the Spitfire Mk.IX who want a faithful lower surface of the wing
• More experienced modelers used to small resin parts
• Enthusiasts of British fighter aviation of the Second World War

This is a resin accessory for more experienced modelers, not a stand-alone model. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.