Product introduction:
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 VB(trop)s 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.
- Item No: 83206
- Item Name: Spitfire MK.Vb/ Trop
- Bar Code: 6939319232069
- Scale 1:32
- Item Type: Static kit
- Model Dimension Length: 284mm; Wingspan: 350.3mm
- Total Plastic Parts: 250+pcs
- Total Sprues: 9 sprues and tyres
- Chromeplate Parts: n/a
- 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
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
- Film Accessory: n/a
- Released Date: 2011-06
- More Features:
- Fuselage:
- Left and right fuselage molded with 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