Details
1:32 Spitfire MK.Vb
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 an 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.
Scale: 1:32
Item Type: Static kit
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
-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
Additional Information
| Article No | HB83205 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 83205 |
| Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:32 |
| Manufacturer | HOBBY BOSS |
| Brand | SUPERMARINE |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 6939319232052 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
