Description

The Hawker Tempest V was first built in 1942 and introduced into the British Royal Air Force in early 1944 to serve key roles at the end of the Second World War. The Tempest showed impressive aerial combat ability in fending off German V-1 ‘Flying Bombs’ and providing air support for Allied troops that invaded Normandy, France and D-Day. It showed its versatility later on in the war, striking German ground targets as Allied forces moved across Europe. This aircraft featured Hispano cannons and a 2180hp Napier Sabre II engine that allowed it to fly at speeds up to 435mph. The design of the Tempest was based on its Hawker predecessor, the Typhoon. The Tempest was built with much thinner wings, intended to make a faster, more agile fighter. Although problems with the engine were discovered early in its production, modifications were made that allowed this plane to be very successful at key points late in the war.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 55
- Painting and assembly required
- 4 sprues
- Molded in grey plastic
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- Highly detailed cockpit interior and landing gear bay
- Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details
- Optional position landing gear door and canopy
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

A. F/Lt. P. Clostermann (Free French Air Force), No. 3 Sqn., Royal Air Force, July 1945
Red
Yellow
Silver
Metallic Grey
Flat Black
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Olive Drab
Grey Green
Medium Sea Grey
Ocean Grey
Dark Green
White

B. W/cdr. Evan D. Mackie, No. 122 wing, Royal Air Force, May 1945
Red
Yellow
Silver
Metallic Grey
Flat Black
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Olive Drab
Grey Green
Medium Sea Grey
Ocean Grey
Dark Green
White
Sky
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