discussion Spitfire mkV

[Guest]

Does anyone know if there were any physical differences between the mkVb and mkVc?

My son has bought me an Airfix Spitfire mkVc for my birthday and I would like to build it as a Vb, as used in the Orkneys by the City of Glasgow Squadron 602.

Any images or links would be appreciated.

 

[Guest]

From what I remember the letter donates the wing armament configuration and I always thought the 'b' was the single machine gun and single cannon.

Then I found this link and the thread explains it all a bit better than I ever could:

tamiya 1:48 Spitfire Vb to Vc? - Forums - FineScale Modeler: Online Community, Forums, Blogs, Galleries

 

[stona]

That's a good thrread from Richard. The fourth reply is from Edgar Brookes and you can be pretty certain that it is a definitive answer.

Here is another illuminating link. You'll find some good drawings here too.

http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/concise-guide-to-spitfire-wing-types.html

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

That's great guys!

Any more links or images welcome.