The Top Flite Gold Edition is a faithful reproduction of Britain's best WWII fighter, the Spitfire. When the Spitfire Mk IX entered service in July 1942, it quickly turned the tide against Germany and the Focke Wulf. Top Flite's kit honors the original with stable, forgiving flight and accurate — but easy to achieve — 1/7 scale detail.
For faster kit assembly, the wing leading edge comes pre-shaped and little carving is required. The Spitfire's all-balsa exterior offers the perfect surface for easy, professional-quality finishing.
Precision-formed ABS parts increase accuracy while keeping assembly hassle-free. Examples shown here include "teardrop" gun covers and fairings for a smooth joint between the wing and fuselage.
Heavy-duty, formed 3/16" wire landing gear is provided, or you can add standard retract gear. The realism extends to authentic retract movement—the gear pulls back at a slight backward angle, true to the full-scale fighter.