Revell 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V

The kit proposed by Revell company includes a plastic model kit of British fighter in 1:72 scale.

As a result of the ongoing war, there was a need to upgrade British fighters. Even then, the legendary Spitfire fighters turned out to outdated compared to new types of Messerschmitts. It was decided that an aircraft will be fitted with a new propulsion unit, the Rolls-Royce Merlin 45, which caused in speed and the performance of fighters. In addition, some of them received new, beveled wings at the ends, which had better maneuverability at lower altitudes. Spitfires Mk.V armament Mk. V was machine guns and guns, mostly in combination 4 + 2.

The Revell kit allows building the model of the British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V. The box contains 2 frames with airplane elements, a transparent cockpit of the pilots cockpit and decals (allow reconstruction of the 234 or 402 fighter squadrons).

Paints recommended by the manufacturer:

Primary (hull and camouflage):

• 32108
• 32115
• 32179

Additional:

• 32105
• 32115
• 32143
• 32167
• 32175

Model on the manufacturers difficulty scale: 3/5.

Length 12.7 cm.

Wing span 14 cm.

Set contains:

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

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.