1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb (1941-1943) - Early Windscreen (External Bulletproof Panel)

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb (1941-1943, Early Windscreen) - 1:72, IBG

An injection-molded plastic kit of the British fighter Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb in 1:72 scale from IBG. The model captures the 1941-1943 form with the early type of windscreen, that is with the external bulletproof panel ahead of the main windscreen of the cockpit. Photo-etched parts for fine detail are usually included; for the exact contents of the boxing and the number of marking options go by the label and the instructions.

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.Vb was one of the most widespread versions of the famous British fighter of the Second World War. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 V12 engine and carried the B-type wing armament - a pair of 20 mm Hispano cannons supplemented by four machine guns. It entered service in 1941 and became the backbone of the Commonwealth fighter forces. The early form is recognized by the external bulletproof panel ahead of the windscreen.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with liquid modeling cement for plastic, handle the photo-etched parts carefully and bond them with super glue. Mask the canopy glazing before spraying. We recommend a primer and an airbrush; British camouflage schemes call for a clean separation of the color fields.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Second World War aircraft in 1:72 scale
• Fans of the Spitfire and of the Royal Air Force
• Modelers who will appreciate the variant with the early type of windscreen

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.