1/48 Supermarine Spitfire VB

The Mk I and II versions demonstrated their formidable performance during the "Battle of Britain", and by early 1941, the majority of fighter squadrons were furnished with this fighter. Improvements were suggested by the pilots and every effort was made to maintain its performance advantages over its opponents. Early improvements resulted in the Mk. V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvement was the furnishing of three wing armament versions, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine, and the "fishtail" flame damping exhaust stubs. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version with a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and one 20mm cannon in each wing.

Approx 50 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Accurately captures features of Mk Vb: spinner, armament, exhaust stubs.
Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, seat, control stick and rudder pedals, bulkheads, and sculpted pilot figure.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam61033
Your Price:	$20.99
List Price:	$29.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 9-1/4" (23.4cm)
Fuselage Length: 7-1/2" (19.3cm)

Decal Options:
1: Serial No. EN821, SN o M, No. 243 Squadron, RAF.
Top: Ocean Grey/Dk Green camo; Bottom: Medium Sea Grey; Spinner
Sky.
2: Serial No. BL479, SZ o X, No. 316 Squadron, RAF.
Top: Ocean Grey/Dk Green camo; Bottom: Medium Sea Grey; Spinner
Sky.
3: Serial No. ?, AGM o, Fighter Command Wing Cmdr A.G. Malan.
Top: Ocean Grey/Dk Green camo; Bottom: Medium Sea Grey; Spinner
Sky.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint:
(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X12 - Gold Leaf)(X13 - Metallic Blue)(X18 - Semi Gloss Black)(X6 - Orange)(X7 - Red)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF10 - Flat Brown)(XF15 - Flat Flesh)(XF19 - Sky Grey)(XF21 - Sky)(XF24 - Dark Grey)(XF3 - Flat Yellow)(XF49 - Khaki)(XF5 - Flat Green)(XF50 - Field Blue)(XF52 - Flat Earth)(XF54 - Dark Sea Grey)(XF56 - Metallic Grey)(XF58 - Olive Green)(XF62 - Olive Drab)(XF64 - Red Brown)(XF65 -Field Grey)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories