1:48 Spitfire Mk.VIII top cowl

Spitfire Mk.VIII top cowl 1:48 is a resin accessory set from Eduard with the top engine cowling for models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII fighter in 1:48 scale.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Eduard
Product EAN8591111317931

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3.80 €
3.14 € without VAT
2 pcs in stock
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About product

Spitfire Mk.VIII top cowl 1:48 (Eduard, resin accessory)

An aftermarket resin set, not a model in its own right. It holds the top engine cowling (top cowl) for models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII in 1:48 scale. The casting replaces the plastic part and faithfully reproduces the shape of the top cowling over the engine, including fine surface detail that is often missing or simplified in plastic.

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.VIII was a high-performance version of the legendary British fighter with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and a strengthened airframe. The characteristic shaping of the top cowling over the engine is one of the features that set the individual Spitfire versions apart.

Usage tips

Wash the mold release residue off the part, cut it from the casting block and clean up the mating surfaces carefully so that the cowling lines up with the fuselage. Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Apply a primer before painting and check that the transition between the resin cowl and the plastic fuselage is smooth, filling any gap if needed.

Who the set is for

  • Builders of the Spitfire Mk.VIII in 1:48 who want an accurate top cowling
  • Modelers looking for finer surface detail than plastic offers
  • More experienced modelers used to fitting resin parts

This is a resin accessory set. The model itself, glue and paints are not included in the package.

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FAQ

The top cowling over the engine of the aircraft. The set offers it in a fine resin version instead of plastic.

No, it is a replacement part for a Spitfire Mk.VIII model in 1:48 scale.

A good fit with the fuselage; clean up the mating surfaces and fill any gap with putty.

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1:48 Spitfire Mk.VIII top cowl

Spitfire Mk.VIII top cowl 1:48 is a resin accessory set from Eduard with the top engine cowling for models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII fighter in 1:48 scale.
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3.80 €
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