{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7812-1-48-spitfire-mk-iia-p7423-qv-y-arthur-blake-19-sqn-raf-1940","title":"Hobby Master HA7812 1:48 Spitfire Mk.IIa P7423 QV-Y Arthur Blake 19 Sqn RAF 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHobby Master HA7812 depicts Spitfire Mk.IIa P7423, coded QV-Y, flown by Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Blake with No. 19 Squadron RAF in October 1940. Blake was a naval pilot serving alongside RAF aircrew during the Battle of Britain, when the squadron’s Spitfires helped defend British airspace against Luftwaffe raids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1:48 diecast model brings a named-pilot Spitfire to a Battle of Britain collection. The familiar elliptical wings and RAF markings make it a natural companion to Hurricanes and contemporary German fighters, while its larger scale gives the cockpit and airframe details room to stand out on a display shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 HA7812\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e P7423 \/ QV-Y\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Blake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 19 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1940, Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" \/ 19.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" \/ 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint wear is present on the topside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndercarriage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One underside landing-gear fixture is loose and removable because the plate above it lifts slightly. There is wear around this area. Stable support on the landing gear should not be expected without additional support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e The model still presents well but may be better suited to stand display, with the landing gear secured closed using a small amount of Blu Tack if required. This is a suggested workaround, not a completed repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Fair (5\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNoticeable external wear and a rip to the internal cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the photographs alongside the condition notes before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe model will be carefully packed for dispatch. Please contact us if you have any questions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58381231423870,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha7812-148-spitfire-mkiia-p7423-qv-y-arthur-blake-19-sqn-raf-1940-7566262.jpg?v=1793750310","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha7812-1-48-spitfire-mk-iia-p7423-qv-y-arthur-blake-19-sqn-raf-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}