1:48 Scale detailed assembly kit model of the Fairey Swordfish Mk II Spotter / Torpedo Bomber. Features specific to the MkII, such as the metal lower wing and large oil cooler are all accurately reproduced. Formidable rocket armament, exhaust damper, and included invasion stripe markings further distinguish this kit from the earlier Mk.I.Use with TAM61069 Fairey Swordfish Photo-Etched Bracing Wire Set for even more realistic rigging detail. 3 figures and 3 types of markings included. Skill level 2.
- Overall length: 260mm, 1/48 scale
- Detailed assembly kit model of the Fairey Swordfish Mk.II.
- 3Â figures and 3Â types of markings included.
- This plastic kitset requires assembly, paints and glue to complete.
Suggested Paint Colors (not included):
AS-4 – Gray Violet (LUFTWAFFE)
AS-9 – Dark Green (RAF)
TS-27 – Matte White
X-10 – Gun Metal
X-11 – Chrome Silver
X-18 – Semi Gloss Black
X-31 – Titanium Gold
X-4 – Blue
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-10 – Flat Brown
XF-15 – Flat Flesh
XF-16 – Flat Aluminum
XF-2 – Flat White
XF-21 – Sky
XF-3 – Flat Yellow
XF-49 – Khaki
XF-5 – Flat Green
XF-52 – Flat Earth
XF-55 – Deck Tan
XF-56 – Metallic Grey
XF-57 – Buff
XF-59 – Desert Yellow
XF-64 – Red Brown
XF-65 – Field Grey
XF-7 – Flat Red
Affectionately known as the Stringbag by those who flew them, the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber was already outdated when WWII broke out, but nonetheless provided valuable service and achieved such notable missions as the attack on the Italian Navy at Taranto and damaging the German battleship Bismarck. As newer, faster aircraft were developed to replace it, the Swordfish was modified to become an anti-submarine aircraft. The Mk.II featured metal lower wings that allowed it to be armed with ten rockets or depth charges, which, along with its sturdy design and long endurance, made it an exceptional anti-submarine aircraft for use on merchant aircraft carriers in the Atlantic convoys.
