Spitfire Mk XVIe Conversion Set Released

Buchon Scale Models Unveils Resin Spitfire Mk XVIe Conversion Set for Airfix 1:24 Scale Spitfire Mk.IX

The Spitfire Mk XVIe, also known as the “bubble-top Spitfire,” was a late-war variant of the Spitfire that featured a distinctive bubble canopy, providing pilots with enhanced visibility. This improved visibility was crucial for engaging enemy aircraft in high-speed dogfights. The Mk XVIe also incorporated several other improvements, including a more powerful Merlin engine and a strengthened airframe.

“The new 1/24 Scale complete Spitfire Mk XVI conversion kit (for Airfix) is released in the shop today on this link”………………Buchon Scale Models

The package incorporates:

Lowback fuselage with Bubble cover
Lead cowling (Merlin 266)
Brandnew device E-wing

The Mk XVI was once the similar because the Mk IX in just about all recognizes aside from for the engine, a Merlin 266. The Merlin 266 was once the Merlin 66 and was once constructed underneath licence in america via the Packard Motor Corporate. The “2” was once added as a prefix to bring to steer clear of uncertainty with the engines, as they required other tooling. All Mk XVI plane produced had been of the Low-Altitude Fighter (LF) selection. This was once now not enthusiastic via the territory of the wings (clipped wings had been suited for maximum LF Spitfires), however via the engine, which were optimised for low-altitude operation. All manufacturing Mk XVIs had clipped wings for low altitude paintings and had been fitted with the rear fuselage gasoline tanks with a blended capability of 75 gal. Many XVIs featured cut-down rear fuselages with bubble canopies. On those plane the rear fuselage tank capability was once restricted to 66 gal.

The conversion package is adapted to the Airfix 1/24 Scale Spitfire Mk IX