IBG Models Plastic Model Kit
Supermarine Spitfire PR Type A/B/E – Cotton Club 1939–40 (1/72) 72582
- 1/72 scale kit of early photo reconnaissance Spitfires used by the Cotton Club
- Detailed parts for PR Type A, B, and E variants
- Decals included for multiple 1939–1940 reconnaissance schemes
- Perfect for modellers interested in pre-Battle of Britain RAF aircraft
Kit Contents:
- Plastic parts with fine surface detail
- Options to build PR Type A, B or E versions
- Painting masks for canopies and wheels
- 3D printed wheels for improved realism (bonus part)
- Decal sheet with historically accurate Cotton Club markings
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
Recommended Paint Colours:
- Tamiya: XF-18 Medium Blue, XF-24 Dark Grey, XF-83 Medium Sea Grey, XF-1 Flat Black
- Vallejo: 70.903 Intermediate Blue, 70.870 Medium Sea Grey, 70.994 Dark Grey, 70.950 Black
- Mr Hobby (H): H56 Intermediate Blue, H335 Medium Sea Grey, H12 Flat Black
- Mr Color (C): C72 Intermediate Blue, C367 Medium Sea Grey, C33 Flat Black
Paints are shown for reference only, they may not be recommended in the manufacturer instructions and are to be used only as a guide. It is advised you do your own research to match the finish you want.
History:
The early PR (Photo Reconnaissance) Spitfires of the Cotton Club were among the first aircraft adapted for unarmed intelligence-gathering missions over enemy territory. Under the direction of Sidney Cotton, a maverick aviator with a flair for innovation, modified Spitfires began clandestine operations over Europe just before the outbreak of World War II. These aircraft featured extended fuel capacity, smoothed-over gun ports, and distinctive pale blue or grey camouflage for high-altitude concealment. Flying solo and unarmed, they relied on speed and altitude to avoid interception. The success of these early PR missions paved the way for a formalised photo-reconnaissance branch within the RAF and cemented the Spitfire’s place not just as a fighter, but as a vital tool in strategic intelligence. This kit from IBG Models commemorates these early heroes of the air with accurate tooling and historic markings.
