Spitfire MK Vb/Trop BR195 AN·T NO247 Early 1943 Sicily WWII 1:32 Pro Built Model

Commission Build Information

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- This model will be started to build out of box after we receive your full payment of this listing

- It will take us 30 business days to complete building out of box this model

- We will send the completed images of this model after finishing building to your email to confirm before shipping

- The completed model will be the same the images that you are seeing in this listing.

- We supply the kit of  this commission

HISTORY OF THIS AIRCRAFT

HISTORIC IMAGE OF THIS AIRCRAFT

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. 

This model was built out of box from HobbyBoss kit number 83206. This is really a very nice kit, very detail. This model likes the images that you are seeing in this listing exactly.

 You can see full images of this model in our Online Gallery : Spitfire MK.VB/TROP 1/32