{"product_id":"hasegawa-1-48th-scale-spitfire-mk-vii-viii-pointed-wings","title":"Hasegawa 1\/48th scale Spitfire Mk.VII\/VIII 'Pointed Wings'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike the Mk VI, the Mk VII was a high altitude pressurised variant, this time powered by the Merlin 64 (F. Mk. VII) or 71 (H.F. Mk. VII) series engine with two-stage, two-speed superchargers. The cockpit was pressurised in a similar way to that of the Mk VI, although the details were slightly different. Other changes to the airframe are noted above. The Mk VII used a Marshall manufactured compressor for pressurising the cockpit; this was mounted on the right of the engine and drew its air through a long intake under the starboard exhaust stubs. An automatic valve allowed a maximum pressure differential of +2 lb.\/sq.in. This was built up during the climb and was maintained at heights of 28,000 ft and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended, \"pointed\" wingtips were fitted to the Type C wings, increasing the wingspan to 40 ft 2 in (12.2 m). Because the threat from high altitude bombers never materialised many Mk VIIs later reverted to the normal, rounded wingtip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58089302983038,"sku":"MMMS-AMG-HA07321","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4603\/7306\/files\/207366-13690-59-pristine.avif?v=1790263806","url":"https:\/\/www.mannsmodelmoments.com\/products\/hasegawa-1-48th-scale-spitfire-mk-vii-viii-pointed-wings","provider":"Mann's Model Moments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}