Tamiya 61071 1/48 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane Scale Kit  [61071]

Precision Scale Build for the Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane

The Tamiya 61071 1/48 scale kit delivers a faithful representation of the Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane, a notable WWII naval aircraft. Favoured for its service with Royal Navy fleet units, this kit captures the plane's distinctive silhouette and operational role.

Period Accurate Structural Details

The assembly parts reproduce the Swordfish cloth-covered steel frame, with clear rib outlines on both wings and fuselage panels. Rivet detail on the metal cowling is modelled to reflect the original surface finish.

Floatplane Configuration and Display Options

Unlike the landplane variant, this floatplane comes with prominent pontoon floats and small corrective rudders that change the aircraft profile. The box also contains a wheeled display stand plus a storage stand for the floats to improve display flexibility.

Open Cockpit and Ordnance Fit

The cockpit is open and finished with instrument panels and a wireless radio position, plus a revolving machine gun for the observer. The Bristol Pegasus 3M radial engine is accurately represented, and the kit includes ordnance such as a torpedo and bombs together with three crew figures.