{"product_id":"toprc-model-spitfire-mk-ix-the-johnnie-81-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","title":"Top RC Model Spitfire Mk.IX \"The Johnnie\" 81\" Giant Scale RC Warbird ARF","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eTop RC Model Spitfire Mk.IX \"The Johnnie\" 81\" Giant Scale RC Warbird ARF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop RC Model has created a superb reproduction of one of WWII's most iconic fighters — this time in the markings of Air Vice Marshal James Edgar \"Johnnie\" Johnson, the top-scoring Allied fighter ace of the European Theater. Built with full composite \"Sandwich Technology,\" the Spitfire Mk.IX \"The Johnnie\" delivers an exceptionally lightweight, rigid airframe at an unmatched price point. Whether you fly gas or electric, this 81\" giant scale warbird is ready to dominate the flight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Johnnie\" Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e was the highest-scoring Allied fighter ace in the European Theater, credited with 38 aerial victories flying Spitfires throughout WWII. His aircraft wore the distinctive invasion stripes of D-Day operations and became one of the most recognized Spitfire schemes of the war. Top RC Model's 81\" reproduction faithfully captures his markings — pre-applied decals, invasion stripes, and all — bringing this legendary pilot's aircraft to the giant scale flight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite construction — no iron-on covering, no warping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95% pre-assembled — go from box to air in record time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas or electric power compatible (35–40cc gas \/ 180-210Kv 10S electric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable two-piece wing for easy transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-applied \"Johnnie\" Johnson scheme decals with clear coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-applied black and white invasion stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale cockpit with detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale exhaust pipes and molded wing guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable scale antenna and gun set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional scale flaps for smoother landings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable fuselage hatch for easy interior access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete hardware package included (fuel tank, antenna, gun set, fiberglass control horns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional scale electric retracts available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eView Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e81 in (2058 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e67.5 in (1715 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1161 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinner Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4.25 in (108 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e27 oz (800 cc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e35–40cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e180-210Kv \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e8 channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServos Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e7–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95% pre-assembled (ARF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #007ace; border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #007ace; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e📦 What's In The Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpitfire Mk.IX \"The Johnnie\" ARF airframe (fuselage, wings, tail surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank (27 oz \/ 800 cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale antenna set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale gun set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiberglass control horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete hardware package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-applied \"Johnnie\" Johnson scheme decals with clear coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px; color: #dc2626;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engine\/Motor, ESC, Servos, Radio Gear, and Retracts are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d97706; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #fffaf0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #d97706; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⛽ Gas Setup (Recommended)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eStinger 35cc Rear Exhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServos (x9):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555;\"\u003e(2) Aileron, (2) Elevator, (1) Rudder, (1) Throttle, (2) Flaps, (1) Choke\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended: \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-standard-size-servo-brushless-61g-368-oz-torque-high-voltage-km5325mdhv-now-with-soft-start-technology?variant=46988765135070\"\u003eKingMax KM5325MDHV (Brushless\/HV)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Performance Upgrade: \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-bls01s-hv-brushless-waterproof-digital-servo-30-6kg-cm-torque?variant=48298411032798\"\u003eKingMax BLS01S (Super Long Lasting Life\/Wide Voltage)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/spitfire-retracts\"\u003eTopRC Model Spitfire Retract Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 Blade — \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-20x10-propeller-wwii-2-blade-gas-engine\"\u003e20x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-22x10-propeller-wwii-2-blade-gas-engine\"\u003e22x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Blade — \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-20x10-propeller-3-blade-wwii-gas-engine\"\u003e20x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/spitfire-mk-ix-spinner-toprc-model\"\u003eLight Green - 2 Blade or 3 Blade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/warbirdpilots-wwii-british-raf-pilot-1-5-1-6-scale-12-tall?variant=46988607619294\"\u003eWWII British RAF Pilot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #16a34a; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #f0fdf4;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⚡ Electric Setup (Recommended)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDualsky GA4000 V2 180KV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDualsky Summit 120HV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery (12S):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/6s-4800-lipo-battry-power-unlimited\"\u003ePower Unlimited 6S, 4800mAh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServos (x7):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555;\"\u003e(2) Aileron, (2) Elevator, (1) Rudder, (2) Flaps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended: \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-standard-size-servo-brushless-61g-368-oz-torque-high-voltage-km5325mdhv-now-with-soft-start-technology?variant=46988765135070\"\u003eKingMax KM5325MDHV (Brushless\/HV)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Performance Upgrade: \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-bls01s-hv-brushless-waterproof-digital-servo-30-6kg-cm-torque?variant=48298411032798\"\u003eKingMax BLS01S (Super Long Lasting Life\/Wide Voltage)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/spitfire-retracts\"\u003eTopRC Model Spitfire Retract Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 Blade — \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-20x10-propeller-wwii-2-blade-gas-engine\"\u003e20x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-22x10-propeller-wwii-2-blade-gas-engine\"\u003e22x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Blade — \u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/falcon-20x10-propeller-3-blade-wwii-gas-engine\"\u003e20x10 WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/spitfire-mk-ix-spinner-toprc-model\"\u003eLight Green - 2 Blade or 3 Blade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007ace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/warbirdpilots-wwii-british-raf-pilot-1-5-1-6-scale-12-tall?variant=46988607619294\"\u003eWWII British RAF Pilot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Vice Marshal James Edgar \"Johnnie\" Johnson was the top-scoring Allied fighter ace in the European Theater with 38 confirmed aerial victories, all achieved flying Spitfires. From the Battle of Britain through D-Day and beyond, Johnson led from the front — his aircraft becoming one of the most iconic Spitfire schemes of the entire war. Top RC Model's 81\" giant scale ARF brings his legendary \"The Johnnie\" to life with pre-applied invasion stripes, accurate markings, and the full composite quality that collectors and pilots demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #007ace; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Gator-RC Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eGator-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e, we specialize in high-performance giant scale warbirds and RC aircraft. \u003cspan\u003eAs the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth American exclusive distributor for TopRC Model\u003c\/strong\u003e, we provide the technical expertise and hardware support needed to get your Spitfire in the air. Enjoy US-based support and fast shipping on all giant scale airframes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TopRcModel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988472418526,"sku":"TMSF81-Johnnie","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/spitfire-01-01_1_orig_1.jpg?v=1748987283","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/toprc-model-spitfire-mk-ix-the-johnnie-81-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}