The Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb allows modellers to reproduce a celebrated WWII fighter with accurate shaping and period detail. Reginald J. Mitchell's original design remains a benchmark in historic military aviation.
The kit reflects hallmark Mk.Vb attributes including the Merlin type 45 era architecture and the distinctive "fishtail" exhaust layout. The "b" wing armament is shown with two 7.7mm machine guns and a single 20mm cannon per wing, and the moulding supports the clipped wing option.
Attention to part cleanup and paint layering will reward builders with a convincing model. Finished examples work well in cabinets, on diorama settings or as part of a themed collection of wartime aircraft.
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