1:72 Spitfire Mk.IX propeller w/tool

Spitfire Mk.IX propeller with a jig 1:72 (Quickboost)

This resin set from the Quickboost brand of the maker Aires brings a faithfully cast propeller for a model of the British Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX fighter in 1:72 scale. It is not an airplane model, but a detail accessory for more experienced modelers. It also holds an assembly jig that helps set the propeller blades at the correct, symmetrical angle.

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-engine fighter of the Second World War and one of the best-known aircraft of its day. The Mk.IX version was deployed as an answer to the new German fighters and became one of the most widespread variants. A propeller with broader blades helped transmit the power of the stronger Merlin engine.

Tips for working with resin

Use the jig so that all the propeller blades have the same angle of attack; assemble them dry before gluing. First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water so that the mold release residue from the mold is removed. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue, not with cement for plastic.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the fidelity of a model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for competitions and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model, but an accessory to a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.