Quickboost QB48419 Spitfire Mk.I/Ia/IIa Exhaust - Fishtail Airfix 1/48

Quickboost QB48419 is a high-quality upgrade set made from precisely cast resin, intended for the Airfix Spitfire Mk.I/Ia/IIa model in 1/48 scale. This aftermarket set accurately recreates the characteristic “fishtail” type exhaust, which was used on Supermarine Spitfire fighters during World War II. These parts are dedicated to modelers who wish to enhance the realism of their replica beyond the standard kit parts.

Product features:

• Scale: 1/48 – perfect fit for Airfix Spitfire Mk.I/Ia/IIa kits.
• Material: high-quality resin – allows for much sharper details than plastic kit parts.
• Category: model enhancement (dedicated aftermarket resin set).
• Dedication: designed for Airfix Spitfire Mk.I/Ia/IIa series plastic model kits.
• Detail: realistic weld seams and delicate embossing characteristic of fishtail type exhausts.
• Ease of use: simply replace the original kit parts with these; minimal mechanical processing and gentle sanding will allow for a professional result.

Historical information:

Fishtail exhausts were used on various versions of British Supermarine Spitfire fighters from the beginning of World War II, and their unique profile helped suppress exhaust flames, reducing the aircraft's visibility during night air combat. The Spitfire Mk.I and its variants were the RAF’s workhorses during the Battle of Britain (1940) and throughout the first half of the war. This model was operated by Great Britain and its allies (including the Polish Air Forces in Great Britain).

Set assessment and recommendation:

• Installation difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who have basic experience with resin parts.
• Why choose it? It gives your model a unique, authentic appearance and outstanding historical detail accuracy unobtainable with standard plastic parts.
• Suitable for historical modelers, collectors, as well as those participating in model contests.