Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb 1:48 Plastic Model Kit Aircraft

The Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit of the RAF fighter aircraft, aimed at modellers aged 8 and above.

About this model

The Mark V was an interim upgrade from the Spitfires that flew in the Battle of Britain, and with 6,487 built it became the most extensively produced version of the Spitfire, out of over 20,000 aircraft and 24 versions built in total.

The kit goes together as a 143 part plastic model with a completed wingspan of 234mm. Two genuine paint options are included, along with an instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet, so you have everything needed to finish the build to one of the two marking schemes.

Specifications

• Brand: Airfix
• Aircraft type: Spitfire
• Designation: Mk.Vb
• Scale: 1:48
• Air force: RAF
• Era: WW2
• Parts: 143
• Skill level: 3
• Wingspan: 234mm
• Paint schemes: Two genuine options
• Contents: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet

Common questions

What scale is this Spitfire kit?

It is built to 1:48 scale, giving a completed wingspan of 234mm.

What's included in the box?

You get the plastic kit itself, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet, with 143 parts and two genuine paint scheme options to choose from.

Is this kit suitable for a beginner?

It's rated Skill Level 3 and recommended for modellers aged 8 and above, so some prior kit building experience will help.