Tamiya 60756 - 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/Trop Collector Edition Kit  [60756]

Overview of the Spitfire Mk.Vb/Trop model

The Supermarine Spitfire is a hallmark of WWII fighter design, produced from 1936 through 1948 with totals over 20,000 aircraft. The Mk.V line, including the Mk.Vb, became widely used by RAF squadrons after engine upgrades increased performance for wartime sorties.

The Mk.Vb carried a mixed weapons fit, commonly four 7.7mm machine guns alongside two 20mm cannons, making it versatile in combat. Some aircraft were given clipped wings to optimise handling at lower altitudes. For harsh desert conditions the TROP variant featured a Vokes intake to keep sand out of the engine, later refined to cut down on speed loss.

Throughout the conflict the Spitfire received many adaptations to meet operational needs across multiple theatres, cementing its status in aviation history and among scale aircraft builders.