The HA-1112 M1L production model (approx. 200 built) was the last in line of many Bf 109 fighters. Due to their longevity, Buchóns have appeared in several war films masquerading as Bf 109s. In films such as Battle of Britain (alongside CASA 2.111 bombers, a Spanish-built version of the Heinkel He 111),
This conversion kit features highly detailed resin parts to convert the HA-1109 M1L (sold as BUC24-037) into the conversion made for the Battle of Britain film. Parts like cropped spinner and wing tips, and dummy guns and tailplane supports are included.
The conversion kit is tailored to the 1/24 scale Trumpeter BF109G-6
The HA-1109 M1L is a fusion of the famous Messerschmitt BF109 and the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Further developed into the HA-1112 M1L production model (approx. 200 built), it marked the last in line of this famous fighter.
Convert your Trumpeter Bf109G-6 into the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin powered Hispano HA-1109 M1L prototype. This highly detailed 1/24 scale resin and photoetched conversion kit offers superb accuracy for scale model enthusiasts. Shop now!. Free shipping for orders over EUR 150
In the early months of 1942, with the clear superiority of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 over the Spitfire VB, there was much pressure to get Spitfires into production using the new two-stage supercharged Merlin 61 engine. In September 1941 the Spitfire Mk III prototype N3297 had been converted by Rolls-Royce at their Hucknall plant to take a Merlin 60, which had been specifically designed for use in the Wellington Mk VI high altitude bomber.
The performance increase was described by Jeffrey Quill as a "quantum leap" over that of the Mk VB and another Spitfire airframe.
The Mk XVI was the same as the Mk IX in nearly all respects except for the engine, a Merlin 266. The Merlin 266 was the Merlin 66 and was built under licence in the USA by the Packard Motor Company. The "2" was added as a prefix in order to avoid confusion with the engines, as they required different tooling. All Mk XVI aircraft produced were of the Low-Altitude Fighter (LF) variety. This was not determined by the length of the wings (clipped wings were fitted to most LF Spitfires), but by the engine, which had been optimised for low-altitude operation. All production Mk XVIs had clipped wings for low altitude work and were fitted with the rear fuselage fuel tanks with a combined capacity of 75 gal. Many XVIs featured cut-down rear fuselages with bubble canopies. On these aircraft the rear fuselage tank capacity was limited to 66 gal.
The conversion kit is tailored to the Airfix 1/24 Scale Spitfire Mk IX
E type
Structurally identical to the C wing. The outer machine gun ports were eliminated; although the outer machine-gun bays were retained, their access doors were devoid of empty cartridge case ports and cartridge deflectors. The new wing allowed for a four cannon armament and the inner bays could carry heavy machine guns. There were thus two possible weapon fits: either
2 × .50 cal Browning M2 machine guns with 250 rpg in the inner bays and 2 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannon with 120 rpg in the outer bays
or
4 × 20 mm Hispano cannon with 120 rpg
The .303 machine guns mounted in the outer wings were no longer fitted, because rifle calibre bullets were ineffective against heavily armoured aircraft. (These outer guns had always been the less effective part of a Spitfire's armament: their distance from the centreline made them hard to harmonise and in turning engagements, wing flexing meant that the rounds were even more widely scattered). The 20 mm Hispano cannon were moved outboard and the .50 calibre Browning M2/AN, with 250 rpg were added to the inner gun-bays. The first trial installation (modification 1029) was made in BS118 in November 1943;
The conversion kit is tailored to the new Airfix 1/24 Scale Spitfire Mk IX
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M4L is a rare two-seat trainer variant of the Spanish-built "Buchón" (a modified Messerschmitt Bf 109G).
It was developed as a two-seat trainer version of the Spanish-built HA-1112 Buchón, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, cockpit and tail. The windshield is made of clear resin, while the sliding canopy is vacuum-formed.
The kit includes decals for two versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M4L is a rare two-seat trainer variant of the Spanish-built "Buchón" (a modified Messerschmitt Bf 109G).
It was developed as a two-seat trainer version of the Spanish-built HA-1112 Buchón, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
Battle of Britain Film: The type was a significant part of the fleet used in the 1969 movie Battle of Britain, often used for filming or as a trainer for pilots flying the single-seat M1L variants.
Post-Film History: Several surviving examples were purchased by pilot Wilson "Connie" Edwards and stored in Big Spring, Texas, for over 40 years before being sold in 2015. This aircraft is now airworthy in the UK.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, dummy guns, clipped wing tips, cockpit and tail. The windshield is made of clear resin, while the sliding canopy is vacuum-formed.
The kit includes decals for two versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L is the Spanish-built modifiefication of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G
It was developed as a single-seat fighter, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
Battle of Britain Film: The type was a significant part of the fleet used in the 1969 movie Battle of Britain, often used for filming or as a trainer for pilots flying the single-seat M1L variants.
Post-Film History: Several surviving examples were purchased by pilot Wilson "Connie" Edwards and stored in Big Spring, Texas, for over 40 years before being sold in 2015. These aircraft are now airworthy around the world.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, dummy guns, and clipped wing tips..
The kit includes decals for 3 versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L is the Spanish-built modifiefication of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G
It was developed as a single-seat fighter, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
Battle of Britain Film: The type was a significant part of the fleet used in the 1969 movie Battle of Britain, often used for filming or as a trainer for pilots flying the single-seat M1L variants.
Post-Film History: Several surviving examples were purchased by pilot Wilson "Connie" Edwards and stored in Big Spring, Texas, for over 40 years before being sold in 2015. These aircraft are now airworthy around the world.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, dummy guns, and clipped wing tips..
The kit includes decals for 3 versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L is the Spanish-built modifiefication of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G
It was developed as a single-seat fighter, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
Battle of Britain Film: The type was a significant part of the fleet used in the 1969 movie Battle of Britain, often used for filming or as a trainer for pilots flying the single-seat M1L variants.
Post-Film History: Several surviving examples were purchased by pilot Wilson "Connie" Edwards and stored in Big Spring, Texas, for over 40 years before being sold in 2015. These aircraft are now airworthy around the world.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, wing guns and fences, and belly antenna dome..
The kit includes decals for 2 versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M4L is a rare two-seat trainer variant of the Spanish-built "Buchón" (a modified Messerschmitt Bf 109G).
It was developed as a two-seat trainer version of the Spanish-built HA-1112 Buchón, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
Battle of Britain Film: The type was a significant part of the fleet used in the 1969 movie Battle of Britain, often used for filming or as a trainer for pilots flying the single-seat M1L variants.
Post-Film History: Several surviving examples were purchased by pilot Wilson "Connie" Edwards and stored in Big Spring, Texas, for over 40 years before being sold in 2015. This aircraft is now airworthy in the UK.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, dummy guns, clipped wing tips, cockpit and tail. The windshield is made of clear resin, while the sliding canopy is vacuum-formed.
The kit includes decals for two versions.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M4L is a rare two-seat trainer variant of the Spanish-built "Buchón" (a modified Messerschmitt Bf 109G).
It was developed as a two-seat trainer version of the Spanish-built HA-1112 Buchón, specifically using the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for better performance compared to earlier Hispano-Suiza engine versions.
This kit includes crisp resin parts for the engine, propeller, wheels, cockpit and tail. The windshield is made of clear resin, while the sliding canopy is vacuum-formed.
The kit includes decals for two versions.
