{"product_id":"1-72-seafire-fr-mk-47-the-last-royal-navy-propeller-fighter","title":"1\/72 Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\/72 Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter' by Special Hobby delivers detailed post-war naval aviation modelling for scale model hobby builders and Royal Navy aircraft collectors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit represents the Supermarine Seafire Fr Mk.47, the final and most advanced carrier-based Spitfire derivative used by the Royal Navy. Designed for post-war service, it combined high-performance Merlin heritage with improved naval equipment for carrier operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNaval fighter airframe detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurate late-war Seafire Mk.47 fuselage and wing configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarrier operation features:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrestor hook, strengthened undercarriage, and naval fittings included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed cockpit interior:\u003c\/b\u003e Instrument panel and pilot station with refined surface detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 14.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 17.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Special Hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts count: 85+ (varies by kit configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: Pilot Figures Included: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Navy aviation collectors, post-war aircraft enthusiasts, and scale model hobby builders focused on carrier-based fighters, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seafire Fr Mk.47 marked the final evolution of the Spitfire lineage in naval service. Developed after the Second World War, it was designed to operate from Royal Navy aircraft carriers with improved handling, folding wings, and reinforced structure for deck landings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt entered service during a period when jet aircraft were rapidly replacing propeller-driven fighters. Despite this shift, the Mk.47 remained one of the most capable piston-engine naval fighters of its era, serving in frontline and training roles within the Fleet Air Arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aircraft represents the end of a major chapter in British aviation history, closing the story of the Spitfire family at sea. The model captures its distinctive late-war naval design and refined engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild using paint and glue. Use modelling tools for cockpit detailing and clean seam finishing. Display as part of a Royal Navy carrier aviation collection or alongside other late-war aircraft models.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882657829020,"sku":"SH72501","price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-seafire-fr-mk-47-the-last-royal-navy-propeller-fighter","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}