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SPITFIRE: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM (CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No.1)

Written by Roy Cross, Gerald Scarborough
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited in 1971
ISBN: 0850590825

SPITFIRE: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM (CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No.1)
Written by Roy Cross, Gerald Scarborough.
Stock no. 1830050
1974. Hardback. Nearly fine condition.

An informative book for aircraft enthusiasts and modellers that describes the early development of the Spitfire and explains how to make really accurate models of this world-famous fighter, using the Airfix 1:24 scale Spitfire plastic Airfix construction kit as a basis. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 104 pages. ISBN: 0850590825. Reprint. Contents clean.

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Front cover

Cover of SPITFIRE: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM (CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No.1) by Roy Cross; Gerald Scarborough

Contents

  • PART ONE by Roy Cross
  • Chapter One: Forebears of the Spitfire
  • Chapter Two: The Spitfire evolves
  • Chapter Three: Spitfire I and II
  • Chapter Four: The Spitfire V
  • Chapter Five: Spitfire Developments
  • Chapter Six: The Spitfire in detail
  • Chapter Seven: The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
  • PART TWO By Gerald Scarborough
  • Chapter Eight: Detailing the Airfix Spitfire
  • Chapter Nine: Conversions to other Marks
  • Chapter Ten: Painting and Display