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product_id: 92217720
title: "ICM 1:48 - Spitfire Mk.XVI, WWII British Fighter"
brand: "icm"
price: "AR$111696"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Icm"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/92217720-icm-1-48-spitfire-mk-xvi-wwii-british-fighter
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# custom paint & cement finish unassembled plastic kit 1:48 precision scale ICM 1:48 - Spitfire Mk.XVI, WWII British Fighter

**Brand:** icm
**Price:** AR$111696
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛩️ Own a piece of history—build, customize, and display the legendary Spitfire Mk.XVI!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ICM 1:48 - Spitfire Mk.XVI, WWII British Fighter by icm
- **How much does it cost?** AR$111696 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/92217720-icm-1-48-spitfire-mk-xvi-wwii-british-fighter)

## Best For

- icm enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted icm brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Finish Freedom:** Personalize your Spitfire with your choice of paints and cement, making each model uniquely yours.
- • **DIY Masterpiece Assembly:** Engage your craftsmanship with a challenging build that rewards patience and skill—no batteries, just pure modeling passion.
- • **Educational & Historical:** Dive into military history and model building, perfect for professionals who appreciate heritage and hands-on creativity.
- • **Iconic 1:48 Scale Detail:** Experience WWII aviation history with finely molded precision that fits perfectly on your display shelf.
- • **Collector’s Authentic Replica:** A must-have for adult collectors 14+, capturing the legendary Spitfire Mk.XVI in stunning plastic form.

## Overview

The ICM 1:48 Spitfire Mk.XVI is a detailed plastic model kit designed for adult collectors and hobbyists aged 14 and up. This unassembled kit requires paint and cement for finishing, offering a challenging yet rewarding build that brings WWII British fighter aviation history to life. With precise scale modeling and educational value, it’s perfect for professionals seeking a sophisticated, hands-on collectible.

## Description

Product Description Unassembled Plastic Model Kit Safety Warning Warning - Contains small parts no suitable for young children

Review: very difficult fit - decent detail - Never heard of this make before, but was tempted by the good price for a 48 scale plane. I'll avoid them in the future however. pretty good detail moulded in a relatively soft plastic. Well detailed engine - unfortunately it just would not fit in the engine bay, and despite quite a bit of carving of the fuselage and the engine itself, still couldn't get the top panel to fit with the engine in place, so after more butchery, i had to glue the panel in place hiding the engine except for the spindle poking out for the prop, and the exhausts poking out of the sides - although in the end i had to break them off and stick them through the sides. There was no option offered in the instructions for just adding the exhausts and prop shaft without the engine in the bay, which would have been a great fallback position! I don't like using filler/modelling putty, but I did for this kit, particularly over the engine bay, and at the junction between the underside of the wings and the fuselage and on the top of the wings at the back with the fuselage. Other parts such as the usually tricky wheels were fine, but the bomb supports were very fine - nice but tricky. Overall I would say this was at least a 4 or maybe the top 5 on the Revell scale of difficulty - not and easy build, but made very difficult and frustrating by the poor fit in critical areas. It's not finished yet, but when I get it polished up and painted, I think it will make a nice model if the remaining stages and the decals go ok.
Review: Good kit for the price - For the price this is a good kit, it's got a few flaws: - overall mould quality wasn't amazing but nothing that can't be worked with -very fragile decals -not much detail in cockpit However for what your paying for it I would reccomend

## Features

- For Adult Collectors Age 14 and over
- Made In Ukraine
- Contains unassembled plastic model kit
- Cement and paint needed to finish model as shown are not included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BN76EE |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 82,393 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 177 in Aircraft Model Building Kits |
| Colour | Multicoloured |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (43) |
| Date First Available | 13 Jan. 2007 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Learn how to build historic aircraft models and learn about military history |
| Engine Type | No motor or mechanical drive |
| Item model number | ICM48071 |
| Language | English, German |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.05 x 23.37 x 6.35 cm; 158.76 g |
| Radio Control Suitability | Indoor |
| Release date | 13 Dec. 2022 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Scale | 1:48 Scale |

## Images

![ICM 1:48 - Spitfire Mk.XVI, WWII British Fighter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ufY8aRDqL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ very difficult fit - decent detail
*by D***E on 29 September 2025*

Never heard of this make before, but was tempted by the good price for a 48 scale plane. I'll avoid them in the future however. pretty good detail moulded in a relatively soft plastic. Well detailed engine - unfortunately it just would not fit in the engine bay, and despite quite a bit of carving of the fuselage and the engine itself, still couldn't get the top panel to fit with the engine in place, so after more butchery, i had to glue the panel in place hiding the engine except for the spindle poking out for the prop, and the exhausts poking out of the sides - although in the end i had to break them off and stick them through the sides. There was no option offered in the instructions for just adding the exhausts and prop shaft without the engine in the bay, which would have been a great fallback position! I don't like using filler/modelling putty, but I did for this kit, particularly over the engine bay, and at the junction between the underside of the wings and the fuselage and on the top of the wings at the back with the fuselage. Other parts such as the usually tricky wheels were fine, but the bomb supports were very fine - nice but tricky. Overall I would say this was at least a 4 or maybe the top 5 on the Revell scale of difficulty - not and easy build, but made very difficult and frustrating by the poor fit in critical areas. It's not finished yet, but when I get it polished up and painted, I think it will make a nice model if the remaining stages and the decals go ok.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good kit for the price
*by M***N on 23 August 2021*

For the price this is a good kit, it's got a few flaws: - overall mould quality wasn't amazing but nothing that can't be worked with -very fragile decals -not much detail in cockpit However for what your paying for it I would reccomend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***ー on 24 December 2023*

2000年頃に登場したキットで、マーリンエンジン型スピットファイアとしては最終形態と言える、バブルキャノピー型を再現したキットです。 全体的なプロポーションやディテールは良好なキットで、特にこのスケールで機首内部のエンジンや主翼内部の20㎜機関砲まで再現したスピットファイアのキットはICMくらいでしょう。 組み立てにはややクセがあるので、初心者向けとは言えませんが、スピットファイアフリークなら挑戦する価値はあるキットだと思います。

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*Last updated: 2026-05-20*