Tamiya 61033 1/48 Scale Spitfire Mk.Vb Collector Model Kit  [61033]

Summary for the Tamiya 61033 Spitfire Mk.Vb

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.

Mk.Vb Character and Equipment

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.

Construction Tips and Presentation Advice

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.