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Spitfire MK.Vb

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft (1/32) (Hobby Boss)

240+ pcs.

MSRP old price: $75.99


Product Info

Title
Spitfire MK.Vb
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2011
Dimensions
16.5x11x2.75"
NKG Part #
2147895748
MFG. Part #
HBB83205
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Late in 1940, the RAF predicted that the advent of the pressurized 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 pressurized 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 carburetor also allowed the Spitfire to use zero gravity maneuvers 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.

  • Left and right fuselage molded 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

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.