HobbyBoss - 1/32 Spitfire MK.Vb Tropical # 83206S
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HOBBYBOSS # 83206 1/32 SPITFIRE MK.VB TROPICAL PAYMENT - PLEASE PAY WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. SHIPPING - ALL SHOP GOODS ARE IN STOCK AND SHIPPED PROMPTLY. CONTACT - EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. The Spitfire Mk.VB tropical 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 seat. A new desert camouflage scheme was also 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 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. Kit Contains 250+ parts, 9 sprues, tyres, left and right moulded fuselage with authentic details, finely detailed engine, accessory compartment and cockpit detail, Newly tooled wings accurately represent real
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