1:48 Seafire Mk.47

Vacuum-formed canopy Supermarine Seafire Mk.47 1:48 (Rob Taurus) is a crystal-clear canopy to replace the plastic part from the kit.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Rob Taurus
Product EAN8591111399722

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2.36 €
1.95 € without VAT
In stock
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About product

Vacuum-formed Seafire Mk.47 canopy 1:48 (Rob Taurus)

A crystal-clear vacuum-formed (vacuform) canopy from the Czech manufacturer Rob Taurus, intended to replace the injection-molded part from the kit for models of the Supermarine Seafire Mk.47 carrier fighter in 1:48 scale. This is not an aircraft model, but a modeling accessory that brings out the clarity and the scale look of the glazing.

Why replace the original canopy

A vacuum-formed part has thinner and cleaner walls than the plastic canopies from kits, so it lets more light through and matches the scale more faithfully. The teardrop canopy of the Seafire with its good view therefore stands out far better than with a thick-walled standard part.

Fitting and tips

Cut the canopy out carefully around the edge, sand the edges and try the fit on the fuselage dry. It is bonded with clear PVA glue or with spots of super glue, so that the surfaces do not fog. Dipping it in a modeling polish increases the clarity. Mask the frames carefully before painting.

Who it is for

  • Modelers who are bothered by the thick canopy from the kit
  • Builders who want clear glazing and the option of an open canopy
  • More experienced modelers working with vacuum-formed parts

This is a clear replacement canopy, not a complete kit. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.

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FAQ

No. It is a stand-alone clear replacement canopy, an accessory for the plastic Seafire Mk.47 kit in 1:48 scale.

The last and most powerful production version of the carrier variant of the Spitfire, with folding wings and a contra-rotating propeller.

With clear PVA glue or with spots of super glue, so that the clear surfaces do not fog.

Yes, a vacuum-formed canopy is cut from its backing sheet and the edges are sanded to the final shape.

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