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 moulded w/ 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
