The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most built aircraft in the world. Its high speed, its reliability and, above all, its enormous maneuverability made it the most popular fighter aircraft of all time. In the "Battle of Britain", the air battle over Britain, their use ensured the glorious victory of the British Air Force. No wonder another legend has set a musical monument to this legend of the sky: The heavy metal band Iron Maiden with their super hit "Aces High" on their 1984 album "Powerslave". The Spitfire Mk.II "Aces High" Iron Maiden is therefore guaranteed to be in the top gifts for dad category!
Spitfire and Iron Maiden - the legends live
Today there are still around 40 of the legendary Spitfires in airworthy condition worldwide. Plus one that still hovers as a full-size model over the heads of the six heavy metal musicians at Iron Maiden concerts.
Basically, one song should not be missing when the guitars imitate the rich hum of the aircraft engine: "Aces High" , the anthem for the daring flying aces of the Battle of Britain.
By then, at the latest, Papa's fingers automatically form the sign of all hard rockers, the "Devil's Horn", his eyes get a little wet, and at the top of his lungs he sings along with the line that has accompanied him part of the way: "Live to fly! fly to live Aces high..."
This is the best opportunity for anyone who is still looking for a very special gift for dad - a model kit for hours of crafting fun.
With this gift idea, the heart of the rocker beats faster
The 1:32 scale Spitfire Mk.II "Aces High" Iron Maiden brings fun and the best memories from the start. Your details, for example in the cockpit and on the radiator, the movable propeller and the true-to-original decals for the Aces High version leave nothing to be desired.
Piece by piece, the legend is brought to life as you assemble it. A total of 115 individual parts gradually add up to a length of 28.6 cm and an impressive wingspan of 35.1 cm .
The finished model impresses with numerous extras. Among other things:
- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
- Detailed seat suspension
- Separate entrance door
- Detailed cooler
- Movable propeller
- Detailed undercarriage
- Split canopy glazing
- Original colors and images
If the corresponding album is still playing in the background, you have found one of the gifts for dad that will accompany him forever - just like the music of Iron Maiden.
Heavy metal, flying aces and Eddie the Head
Where would Iron Maiden be without their famous mascot, Eddie the Head? So that the model of the Spitfire Mk.II is even more reminiscent of the hard rockers, the scope of delivery also includes a seated Eddie pilot figure for the cockpit and a standing Eddie figure, which as flying aces impressively show what real heroes are.
The best gifts for dad: hours of crafting fun and heavy metal at its best
The model building set Spitfire Mk.II "Aces High" Iron Maiden contains:
- 115 detailed parts of the legendary Spitfire Mk.II
- Glue and colors for easy assembly
- Paint brush
- Faithful decals for the Aces High version as well as the stage version of Iron Maiden
- clear assembly instructions
- two Eddie pilot figures - seated and standing