1/32 Hobby Boss Spitfire Mk.Vb – HY83205

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