HobbyBoss 83206 1/32 Spitfire MKVb/ Trop
The Spitfire Mk.Vb was a famous British single-seat fighter. It was the most produced version of the Mark V series. It served as the main fighter for the Royal Air Force during the middle part of World War II.
The Spitfire Mk VB/trop could be identified by the large Vokes air filter fitted under the nose; the reduced speed of the air to the supercharger had a detrimental effect on the performance of the aircraft, but the decreased performance was considered acceptable.
This variant was also fitted with a larger oil tank and desert survival gear behind the pilot's seat. A new desert camouflage scheme was applied.
Many VBtrops were modified by 103 MU Maintenance Unit-RAF depots in which factory fresh aircraft were brought up to service standards before being delivered to squadrons at Aboukir, Egypt by replacing the Vokes filter with locally manufactured Aboukir filters, which were lighter and more streamlined. Two designs of these filters can be identified in photos: one had a bulky, squared off filter housing while the other was more streamlined. These aircraft were usually fitted with the wide blade Rotol propeller and clipped wings
Model Dimension Length: 284mm Wingspan: 350.3mm
Total Sprues 9 sprues and tires
Camouflage Scheme
1. Spritfire MK Vb/Trop AB502 IR·G 244th Wing Commander Early1943 Ian R Greed
2. Spritfire MK Vb/Trop BR195 AN·T NO.247 Sqn Early1943 Sicily
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
