{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7102-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-raf-no-610-sqn-richard-newbery-west-malling-1944","title":"Hobby Master HA7102 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV RAF No.610 Sqn Richard Newbery West Malling 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial and highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of a Griffon-powered Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV operated by RAF No. 610 Squadron during the campaign against the V-1 flying bomb.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA7102 depicts an aircraft associated with Squadron Leader Richard Newbery at RAF West Malling during 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 610 “County of Chester” Squadron became one of the first RAF units to receive the powerful Spitfire Mk XIV. The aircraft's exceptional speed and climbing performance made it especially valuable when the first V-1 flying bombs began crossing the English coast during the summer of 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Newbery commanded No. 610 Squadron during this demanding period. The unit's pilots undertook rapid interception sorties, attempting to locate and destroy the small pilotless weapons before they reached heavily populated areas of southern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Mk XIV combined the familiar Spitfire airframe with the powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, a five-bladed propeller and revised tail surfaces. These changes produced a significant improvement in speed, climb and high-altitude performance over earlier Merlin-powered variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in RAF green and grey camouflage with contrasting undersides, prominent national roundels and the individual code “DW-D”. Its large five-bladed propeller, pointed rudder and detailed cockpit distinguish it as one of the later wartime Spitfire variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,800 pieces worldwide, this impressive Hobby Master release features extensive diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a removable clear canopy, movable rudder and elevators and a freely rotating five-bladed metal propeller. It is supplied with removable landing gear and the original Hobby Master presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA7102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e DW-D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squadron Leader Richard Newbery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 610 “County of Chester” Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defence of Britain against the V-1 flying bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF West Malling, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic RAF No. 610 Squadron DW-D markings, Griffon-powered Spitfire configuration, detailed cockpit with removable clear canopy, five-bladed metal propeller, movable rudder and elevators, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" or 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"208\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe model remains an attractive display example but has several visible cosmetic imperfections, including localised paint bubbling, paint loss, blemishes and light handling wear. These models are increasingly difficult to find in genuinely mint condition unless they have remained sealed, although even sealed examples are not guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects or humidity-related deterioration that may develop over time. Please inspect all 31 photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eThe noted condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dufc5w\" data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"282\"\u003ePaint bubbling to the inner wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tik5hk\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eA mark to the top of the engine cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v8o4u2\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eA small area of paint loss to the yellow-painted leading edge of one wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y24n7d\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eDarker blemished areas and light wear to the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2k5c75\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eAdditional blemish marks visible across the topside of the wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"620\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDespite these imperfections, the model remains an attractive example and displays very well. It comes complete and with no breakages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable wear to the outside eedges and corners, two taped up rips are present on the internal display cover along with a crease at the bottom right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57722454016382,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha7102-148-supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-raf-no610-sqn-richard-newbery-west-malling-1944-2261195.jpg?v=1784820634","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha7102-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-raf-no-610-sqn-richard-newbery-west-malling-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}