{"id":8123978121467,"title":"Trumpeter - 1\/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb \/ Trop","handle":"trumpeter-124-supermarine-spitfire-mkvb-trop","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb \/ Trop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpeter 02412\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003enecessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single-seat fighter to appear during WWII. The Spitfire went through numerous major and minor changes throughout its long production life. Early improvements resulted in the Mk.V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvements were the furnishing of three wing armament configurations and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine. The most numerous Mk.V was the \"b\" winged version which had a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and on 20mm cannon in each wing. The Spitfire which demonstrated such superb performance over its homeland, was also urgently required for operations overseas. One of the better-known versions was the North African prepared Spitfire designated \"TROP\", for Tropical. The biggest problem in desert operations was the intake of abrasive sands into the engine, which quickly wore out moving parts. To overcome this difficulty a Vokes air filter was affixed over the carburetor intake. Although the filter was successful, its large mass reduced the aircraft's speed. The problem was solved by the local maintenance unit stationed at Aboukir, who designated a smaller more streamlined unit that was equally effective. The clipped-wing versions, which had better low-altitude manoeuvrability, were commonly seen in North Africa. Length: 9.116m; Wingspan: 11.323m (C wing 9.928m); Height: 3.491m; Weight: 3,078kg (C wing 3,016kg); Engine: R\u0026amp;R Merlin 45\/55; Power: 1,585 hp; Speed: 594 km\/h; Ceiling: 11,300m(C wing 11,100m); Weapons: 20mm canon x2; 7.7mm machine gun x4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:24\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Type: Static Aircraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Brief: Length: 384.8mm Wingspan: 415mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Parts: 231pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Etched Parts: 1pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm Parts: Instrument part\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Sprues: 10pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaint Schemes: Spitfire MkV\/TROP, BR195\/AN-T, NO.417Sqdn, 1942Spitfire MkV\/TROP, s\/n AB502 244th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewing Commander 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Features: Full detail Engine, Workable flaps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2023-06-13T19:53:34+02:00","created_at":"2023-06-13T19:53:34+02:00","vendor":"Trumpeter","type":"Scale Model Kits","tags":["Brand_Trumpeter","Category_Aircraft","Scale_1\/24 Scale","Type_Propeller Aircraft"],"price":239995,"price_min":239995,"price_max":239995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44632079466747,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9580208024127","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Trumpeter - 1\/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb \/ Trop","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":239995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_24SupermarineSpitfireMk.Vb_Trop.jpg?v=1686731730"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_24SupermarineSpitfireMk.Vb_Trop.jpg?v=1686731730","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32920782897403,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.332,"height":413,"width":550,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_24SupermarineSpitfireMk.Vb_Trop.jpg?v=1686731730"},"aspect_ratio":1.332,"height":413,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_24SupermarineSpitfireMk.Vb_Trop.jpg?v=1686731730","width":550}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb \/ Trop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpeter 02412\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003enecessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single-seat fighter to appear during WWII. The Spitfire went through numerous major and minor changes throughout its long production life. Early improvements resulted in the Mk.V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvements were the furnishing of three wing armament configurations and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine. The most numerous Mk.V was the \"b\" winged version which had a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and on 20mm cannon in each wing. The Spitfire which demonstrated such superb performance over its homeland, was also urgently required for operations overseas. One of the better-known versions was the North African prepared Spitfire designated \"TROP\", for Tropical. The biggest problem in desert operations was the intake of abrasive sands into the engine, which quickly wore out moving parts. To overcome this difficulty a Vokes air filter was affixed over the carburetor intake. Although the filter was successful, its large mass reduced the aircraft's speed. The problem was solved by the local maintenance unit stationed at Aboukir, who designated a smaller more streamlined unit that was equally effective. The clipped-wing versions, which had better low-altitude manoeuvrability, were commonly seen in North Africa. Length: 9.116m; Wingspan: 11.323m (C wing 9.928m); Height: 3.491m; Weight: 3,078kg (C wing 3,016kg); Engine: R\u0026amp;R Merlin 45\/55; Power: 1,585 hp; Speed: 594 km\/h; Ceiling: 11,300m(C wing 11,100m); Weapons: 20mm canon x2; 7.7mm machine gun x4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:24\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Type: Static Aircraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Brief: Length: 384.8mm Wingspan: 415mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Parts: 231pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Etched Parts: 1pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm Parts: Instrument part\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Sprues: 10pcs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaint Schemes: Spitfire MkV\/TROP, BR195\/AN-T, NO.417Sqdn, 1942Spitfire MkV\/TROP, s\/n AB502 244th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewing Commander 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Features: Full detail Engine, Workable flaps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}