1/32 Hobby Boss Spitfire Mk.Vb - HY83205

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1/32 Hobby Boss Spitfire Mk.Vb - HY83205

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SKU:
HBB83205
UPC:
6939319232052

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Description

      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.

 

Kit Features:

  • Scale  :  1:32
  • Item Type  :  Static kit
  • Model Dimension  :  Length: 284mm   Wingspan: 350.3mm
  • Total Plastic Parts  :  240+pcs
  • Total Sprues  :  9 sprues and tyres
  • Camouflage Scheme  :  Spitfire MK.Vb
  • Photo Etched Parts  :  1 piece
  • More Features  :  Fuselage
       - Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details

        Engine
       - Finely detailed engine.

        Interior
       - Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
       - Finely detailed cockpit 

        Wings
       -Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
       - Optional position flaps

        PE
       - Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details