IBG 80001 - 1:72 Spitfire Mk Vb 1941-43 Early Windscreen external bulletproof panel

Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb early windscreen fighter aircraft model kit in 1:72 scale

The IBG 80001 kit represents the famous British Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb fighter aircraft in an early configuration used between 1941 and 1943. This version features the early cockpit windscreen with an external bulletproof panel mounted in front of the canopy.

The model is part of the IBG Models “80…” series, which provides the essential plastic components of the kit along with selected photo-etched details. These sets are designed for modelers who already have decals or who want to use aftermarket markings.

Kits from this series do not include decals or a printed instruction booklet. The assembly instructions are available for free download from the manufacturer’s website.

Model technical details:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 12.6 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 15.6 cm
• Manufacturer: IBG Models
• Photo-etched parts included
• Skill level: intermediate

Kit contents

• Plastic model parts
• Photo-etched detail parts

Note: The kit does not include decals or printed instructions. Assembly instructions can be downloaded for free from the manufacturer’s website.

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modelling tools. The model requires assembly.

Model assembly

The kit includes plastic parts mounted on sprues that must be removed, cleaned, and assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The included photo-etched parts allow the addition of small details that enhance the realism of the finished model.

Essential tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper for part preparation
• Brushes for painting
• Plastic model cement
• Model paints
• Cyanoacrylate glue for photo-etched parts

About the Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most important British fighter aircraft of World War II. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, the aircraft became famous for its distinctive elliptical wing and excellent flight performance.

The Mk V version entered service in 1941 and became one of the most widely produced variants of the Spitfire. Aircraft of this type operated over Europe and in many other theaters during the war.

The Spitfire Mk Vb was armed with 20 mm cannons and machine guns and served as the main RAF fighter during the early and mid-war years.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: approx. 9.12 m
• Wingspan: 11.23 m
• Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin
• Maximum speed: approx. 595 km/h
• Armament: 20 mm cannons and machine guns

About IBG Models

IBG Models is a Polish manufacturer of plastic model kits known for producing high-quality models of military vehicles, aircraft, and civilian subjects. The company has gained recognition among modelers for its detailed kits and historically interesting subjects.