{"product_id":"19786-eduard-73431-spitfire-mk-ix-172-italeri","title":"Eduard 73431 Spitfire Mk. IX 1\/72 ITALERI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEduard 73431 Spitfire Mk. IX 1\/72 ITALERI – Photo-Etched Add-On Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The presented product \u003cstrong\u003eEduard 73431 Spitfire Mk. IX 1\/72 ITALERI\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality photo-etched add-on set designed for the plastic model kit of the \u003cstrong\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk. IX\u003c\/strong\u003e aircraft in \u003cstrong\u003e1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e scale by Italeri. The accessories are produced by the renowned manufacturer Eduard, known for top precision and meticulous attention to detail in its modeling products.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description of the Spitfire Mk. IX Aircraft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX is one of the most important versions of this legendary British fighter. These planes played a key role during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily from \u003cstrong\u003e1942–1945\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Spitfire Mk. IX was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as many Allied nations, including the Polish Air Forces in the West. The Mk. IX variant was developed in response to the appearance of the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190, offering much improved performance and combat capabilities. The Spitfire Mk. IX was actively deployed over Europe, North Africa, and during the Normandy landings, providing support for the invasion forces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDetailed Product Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: dedicated to the Spitfire Mk. IX model (Italeri, 1:72 scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched add-ons for plastic model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality photo-etched metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContents: realistic seatbelts, detailed cockpit panels, levers, instrument panel components, pilot seat details, pedals, and other internal cockpit elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApplication: enhances the realism and level of detail of the original Italeri model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo resin parts included, intended solely as a supplement to the plastic kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTarget Group and Assembly Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is especially recommended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate and advanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e who wish to achieve the highest level of detail in their 1:72 scale models. Basic skills in handling modeling tools and working with photo-etched parts are required. We estimate the assembly difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e3 on a scale of 1-5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Eduard 73431 Spitfire Mk. IX 1\/72 ITALERI is the ideal choice for aviation model enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. With this set, you can recreate the cockpit and interior of the fighter with near-museum accuracy, making the finished model far more impressive and realistic.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720174227790,"sku":"EDUA73431","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/b699a9d34b7d7fa8bf8ef1d7b7bc5f9e.gif?v=1755493963","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/19786-eduard-73431-spitfire-mk-ix-172-italeri","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}