Tamiya 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of British fighter in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows you to build a model of the British Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop aircraft from World War II, together with the pilot. The Mk.V version was introduced in the spring of 1941, in response to the new F series of Messerschmitt Bf-109. Major changes include the engine (new Merlin 45) and wing construction. Fighter marked with b were armed with 2 guns and 4 MG. Some of them are equipped with air filters and adapted to operate in desert conditions. 

The box contains 3 frames with elements of the model, frame with a clear fairing of the cabin and decals (allow reconstruction of the aircraft with 417 or 601 Hunting Squad).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints proposed by the manufacturer for the best effect: 

Plane: 

• Tamiya XF-52 + XF-64 (Camouflage, North Africa, 1: 1 proportions) 
• Tamiya XF-59 + XF-60 (Camouflage, North Africa, 1: 1 proportions) 
• Tamiya XF-16 + XF-2 + XF-18 (airplane belly, North Africa, 2: 10: 5 proportions) 
• Tamiya XF-5 + XF-21 + XF-65 (cockpit, 1: 3: 1 proportions) 
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements, instruments, propeller) 
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires) 
• Tamiya XF-3 (front wing) 
• Tamiya XF-10 (cannon, exhaust pipe) 

Pilot: 

• Tamiya XF-1 + XF-10 (pilot, 1:5 proportions) 
• Tamiya XF49 (shirt) 
• Tamiya XF-52 (trousers) 
• Tamiya XF-55 (socks) 
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes, headphones, goggles) 
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilot figure.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.