Spitfire Mk Vb - 1:32 scale model kit

Spitfire Mk Vb - 1:32 scale model kit

Late in 1940, the RAF predicted that the advent of the pressurised Junkers Ju 86P bomber series over Britain would be the start of a new sustained high altitude bombing offensive by the Luftwaffe, in which case development was put in hand for a pressurised version of the Spitfire, with a new version of the Merlin (the Mk VI). It would take some time to develop the new fighter and an emergency stop-gap measure was needed as soon as possible: this was the Mk V.

The basic Mk V was a Mk I with the Merlin 45 series engine. This engine delivered 1,440 hp at take-off, and incorporated a new single-speed single-stage supercharger design. Improvements to the carburettor also allowed the Spitfire to use zero gravity manoeuvres without any problems with fuel flow. Several Mk I and Mk II airframes were converted to Mk V standard by Supermarine and started equipping fighter units from early 1941. The majority of the Mk Vs were built at Castle Bromwich.

• Length: 284mm
• Wingspan: 350.3mm
• Total Plastic Parts 240+pcs
• Total Sprues 9 sprues and tyres
• Camouflage Scheme Spitfire MK.Vb
• Photo Etched Parts 1piece

Features

-Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
-Finely detailed engine.
-Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
-Finely detailed cockpit
-Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
-Optional position flaps
-Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details