Master AM-72-117 Spitfire Mk.IXe/XVIe wczesna wersja (stożkowa osłona) – lufy działek Hispano 20mm i karabinów Browning .50cal w osłonach (skala 1/72)

The precise Master AM-72-117 detail set is designed for the legendary Spitfire Mk.IXe and Mk.XVIe fighters in their earliest configuration, equipped with characteristic conical barrel covers. The set is produced in 1/72 scale from the highest quality turned brass. It fits Eduard kits perfectly, significantly enhancing their realism and appeal. The set includes finely reproduced Hispano 20mm cannon barrels and Browning .50cal machine gun barrels, each based on the original parts used in real aircraft.

Historical Information

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe and Mk.XVIe aircraft were the backbone of Allied air forces during World War II between 1944–1945. These versions were characterized by modified armament—typically, two Hispano 20mm cannons were mounted in the outer wing bays, along with two heavy Browning .50 caliber machine guns. Early examples, as represented by this set, featured conical barrel covers—a detail easily recognizable in archival photos and highly valued by modelers striving for historical accuracy. These aircraft were widely used by the air forces of Great Britain and her Allies on the Western Front and during operations in Western Europe, especially in the later stages of World War II.

• Category: Scale model aftermarket accessories, metal barrels for plastic models
• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United Kingdom and Allied countries during World War II
• Material: Precisely turned brass
• Contents: Hispano 20mm cannon barrels, Browning .50cal machine gun barrels, conical metal covers
• Historical period: World War II (years 1944–1945)
• Purpose: Perfect for Eduard kits – enhances replica detail
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5

Master AM-72-117 is a choice for modelers who care about historical accuracy, expect the highest precision of manufacture and premium quality. This upgrade is especially recommended for experienced and intermediate hobbyists who wish to make their Spitfire models more realistic and in line with technical documentation of the original. The set is recommended for any aviation enthusiast for whom detail is of utmost importance.