Special Hobby 72233 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.24 Last of Best (1/72)

Special Hobby 72233 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.24 Last of Best is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1/72 scale that faithfully represents the last and most advanced variant of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft. This model is designed for modelers who value historical accuracy and high quality of details.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Material: high quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.24 is the last series of the legendary British fighter, produced directly after World War II. The Mk.24 was equipped with the most powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engines, upgraded armament (including four 20 mm Hispano cannons), and modern aerodynamic solutions. These aircraft entered service at the end of the 1940s, being among the last piston-engined fighters in the RAF before being fully replaced by jets. The Spitfire Mk.24 served mainly in the postwar period, including with RAF units during the Malayan conflict, as well as taking part in patrol and reconnaissance missions just after WWII and at the beginning of the Cold War era.

The Special Hobby kit stands out for its very good quality components and precise workmanship. The model consists of detailed plastic parts that reproduce even the smallest structural features of the Spitfire Mk.24 – from the accurately depicted cockpit to the distinctive armament and silhouette characteristic of this version. The set also includes detailed decals for several authentic RAF paint schemes and a clear assembly manual.

Build difficulty (1-5): 3 – a model intended for both intermediate and experienced modelers. Ideal for expanding a collection of British aviation from the transition period of WWII and the early Cold War.

We recommend this kit to every aviation modeling enthusiast, military technology history buff, and collector of classic British aircraft in 1/72 scale. The Special Hobby Spitfire Mk.24 is a solid base for detailing, customizing, and presenting the last and best incarnation of the famous Spitfire!