HobbyBoss 1/32 Spitfire MK.Vb Plastic Model Kit [83205]

Item No.: HB83205

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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.

Model Dimension...... Length: 284mm.... Wingspan: 350.3mm
Total Plastic Parts...... 240+pcs
Total Sprues...... 9 sprues and tyres

(HB83205)

SKU HB83205
Barcode # 6939319232052
Brand HobbyBoss

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