1:72 Spitfire Mk.Vb Mid - The ProfiPACK Edition

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Mid - 1:72, Eduard (ProfiPACK)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the British fighter Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb in the mid variant, that is the middle production series, in 1:72 scale. It is the ProfiPACK edition from Eduard, which over the basic release adds photo-etched parts straight into the box, some of them color printed, and self-adhesive painting masks for the canopy, so there is no need to buy separate accessories. A choice of several marking schemes with decals is included as well.

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.V was one of the most widely built versions of the legendary British fighter. It came about by fitting the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine and became the backbone of the RAF fighter force in 1941 and 1942. The Vb version carried the combined armament of two 20mm cannon and machine guns in the B wing. The mid designation refers to the middle production series with the airframe and exhaust details typical of that period of service.

Building and painting tips

Glue the plastic parts with thin modeling cement for plastic. Before painting apply a filler primer, which evens out the surface and brings out the fine detail. Apply the paints ideally with an airbrush, which gives smooth coverage and the soft transitions typical of British camouflage. Prepare the photo-etched parts and the masks according to the instructions; the color etched parts markedly lift the detail of the cockpit and the instrument panel.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of British RAF fighters in the small 1:72 scale
• Modelers who appreciate photo-etched parts and masks right in the box (ProfiPACK)
• Enthusiasts of aircraft of the Second World War period
• More advanced beginners as well as experienced builders

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.