Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Model Kit (61033)
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Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Model Kit (61033)
Wises Road Store
4/47 Wises Road
Buderim QLD 4556
Australia
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Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb – Plastic Model Kit (61033)
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb is one of the most celebrated aircraft of the Second World War. Serving with the Royal Air Force across multiple theatres of operation, its distinctive elliptical wings, powerful Merlin engine, and exceptional manoeuvrability made it a match for the best the Luftwaffe could field. Tamiya's 1/48 kit captures every detail faithfully — from the sleek fuselage to the intricate cockpit interior — for a rewarding build suitable for modellers of all skill levels.
Key Features
- Iconic elliptical wing shape accurately reproduced at 1/48 scale
- Detailed cockpit interior
- Retractable landing gear — depicted deployed or retracted
- Multiple marking options to represent different operational aircraft
- Step-by-step assembly instructions included
Specifications
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Kit Number | 61033 |
| Length | approx. 195 mm |
| Nation | United Kingdom |
| Era | WWII |
| Construction Type | Assembly kit |
| Required to Complete | Cement, paint and finishing supplies |
Package Includes
- Plastic model assembly kit
- Decal sheet (multiple RAF marking options)
- Instruction manual with paint guide
Recommended Acrylic Paints
The following Tamiya paints are recommended to complete this kit.
Upper Surface Camouflage
- XF-81 Dark Green 2 RAF: Primary dark green tone of the classic RAF two-colour upper surface scheme.
- XF-82 Ocean Grey 2 RAF: Alternative grey-green tone for later marking options.
- XF-54 Dark Sea Grey: Secondary tone for the standard RAF two-colour upper surface scheme.
Lower Surfaces & Identification
- XF-19 Sky Grey: Lower fuselage and wing undersurfaces.
- XF-21 Sky: Spinner and fuselage band colour for standard RAF scheme.
- XF-2 Flat White: Roundel white elements, fuselage ID bands, and underwing markings.
- XF-7 Flat Red: Roundel red elements and squadron identification colours.
Cockpit & Landing Gear
- XF-24 Dark Grey: Cockpit interior, instrument panels, and seat.
- XF-26 Deep Green: Cockpit interior framing and oxygen equipment details.
- XF-53 Neutral Grey: Landing gear bays, wheel wells, and undercarriage struts.
- X-18 Semi-Gloss Black: Engine compartment, exhaust manifolds, and cockpit frame details.
- XF-1 Flat Black: Tyres, anti-skid walkways, gun ports, and exhaust stacks.
Pilot Figure & Details
- XF-15 Flat Flesh: Pilot figure skin tones.
- XF-57 Buff: Seat harness straps and cockpit fabric detail.
A note on product warranties.
Please note: RC models are warranted for manufacture defects only. This hobby involves moving models which often suffer from damage when they are put under undue strain or when they collide with objects or are subjected to water. Techtonic Hobbies cannot be held responsible for items which are damaged through use, and as such please understand that no mechanical warranty of any kind is offered on items once they have been used if the item has suffered damage from any of the conditions listed above. Please choose carefully, paying special attention to the type of use and the age of the user of your new model, RC models are designed to be tough, but everything has its limits and we cannot be held responsible for damages that result from when those limits are exceeded. We have no way of telling what a model has been subjected to once it leaves the store / warehouse. Your consumer rights are not affected.