TAMIYA 61033 Spitfire Mk.Vb 1:48 Aircraft Model Kit Reviews

1/48 Scale Aircraft Assembly Kit 61033 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single seat fighter to appear during the Second World War. Conceived by the renowned British designer Reginald J. Mitchell, the protoype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was an advanced, low wing monoplane with a very slim fuselage and smooth flush riveted metal skin. The Mk I and II versions demonstrated their formidable performance during the "Battle of Britain", and by early 1941, the majority of fighter squadrons were furnished with this fighter. Improvements were suggested by the pilots and every effort was made to maintain its performance advantages over its opponents. Early improvements resulted in the Mk. V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvement was the furnishing of three wing armament versions, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine, and the "fishtail" flame damping exhaust stubs. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version with a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and one 20mm cannon in each wing. Although the famous elliptical shaped wing was retained on most Spitfires, some Mk. Vb's had clipped wing tips for better low altitude manerverability. The Spitfire went through numerous minor and major changes throughout its production life, and served with distinction on every battle front of the war. 1/48 Scale Aircraft. Tamiya have produced an extensive range of interesting assembly kits in this category. Items include: Second World War propeller driven aircraft right through to modern fighter jets and take account of some of the most famous and historically significant aircraft from the past 70 years. This international standard scale allows Tamiya to faithfully reproduce aircraft with incredible levels detail and accuracy. Tamiya has kept the number of highly detailed component parts to a reasonable number allowing the 1/48 series to be enjoyed by both experienced and first time modellers. As with all Tamiya items, instructions are clear and concise, which allows the modeller to build a 1/48 scale aircraft with ease. Tamiya's range of paints and modelling tools are available to allow these models to be finished to a high standard. Tamiya release new items to this series on a regular basis and also produce a complimentary 1/48 military range that includes figures, accessories and vehicles, making the 1/48 Aircraft Series ideal for producing dioramas or building an model aircraft collection.