1:48 Supermarine Seafire F Mk.15 Aéronavale Service

Supermarine Seafire F Mk.15 in Aéronavale Service 1:48

A kit of the carrier fighter Supermarine Seafire F Mk.15 in 1:48 scale, in the markings of the French naval air arm (the Aéronavale). The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, to be glued and painted. The exact contents of the package and the boxing are given on the packaging and in the instructions.

The real subject

The Seafire was the carrier-borne version of the famous Supermarine Spitfire, adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. The Mark 15 version (F Mk.XV) was the first variant of the Seafire powered by the strong Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 instead of the earlier Merlin. That brought higher performance but also a pronounced torque, because of which the aircraft tended to swing to the right on takeoff. After the Second World War several machines of this version were taken on by the French Aéronavale as well, which operated Seafires from land bases and from the deck of the aircraft carrier Arromanches.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts from the sprues with a cutter and clean the surfaces up with a fine file or abrasive paper. Use a thin modeling cement for plastic to glue them. Apply a base color (primer) before painting, which unifies the surface and reveals any shortcomings. An airbrush suits an even coat and fine transitions, and small details can be finished with a brush. Do not forget the decals with the French naval markings and a possible fine emphasis of the panel lines.

Who the model is for

• collectors of carrier fighters and British types derived from the Spitfire
• modelers interested in the postwar French Aéronavale
• more advanced beginners and experienced builders in 1:48 scale

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.