Quick Built Spitfire

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter of the Second World War and probably the best-known British machine of all. You will recognize it by the elliptical wing that gave it an unmistakable outline; most versions were powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12. The Spitfire became famous in the Battle of Britain and stayed in production throughout the war, during which it went through a series of progressively more powerful versions.

How the model is built

The Quick Build range is based on snap-fit joints. The parts fit into each other by their own shape and hold without glue, and the plastic is molded in color, so the model looks finished as soon as it is put together. The build takes a few minutes, needs no tools and no waiting for glue to dry, and the finished model can be taken apart and put together again.

• The joints snap together; no glue is needed
• The parts are molded in color; painting is not necessary
• On aircraft models the propeller is usually free to turn, so check that it seats freely while assembling
• The model can be taken apart and put together again
• Suitable as a child's first introduction to model building

Who it is for

The set is aimed at children and at beginners who want a finished model straight away and without glue, and it also suits as a gift or as a build shared with a child. An experienced modeler will not find the fine detail of a classic kit in it, because the point of the range is speed and simplicity. Paints, glue and tools are not needed for the build and are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.