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Joe's Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk1

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Got the decals applied, still settling under softener. I need to paint the gun patches as the decals are not ideal. Then I will paint the exhausts. After some weathering and a flat varnish, the fuselage dome light and mirror will be painted. Thankfully this Spitfire did not have an antenna wire fitted so that's one less thing to worry about.
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I need to paint the gun patches as the decals are not ideal.
That is looking gorgeous Joe. I had a problem with the gun patch decals on my build and ended up gluing them on with PVA. I wanted to use them because they sit slightly proud of the wing skin, a bit like the actual material that they used in the day. Looking forward to your finished photos.
 
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Looking great with the decals on Joe, the end in sight :coffee:
Cheers Steven, nearly there :cool:
That is looking gorgeous Joe. I had a problem with the gun patch decals on my build and ended up gluing them on with PVA. I wanted to use them because they sit slightly proud of the wing skin, a bit like the actual material that they used in the day. Looking forward to your finished photos.
Thanks Steve. I think in 1/48 or smaller, painting the patches is going to be sufficient. Certainly in 1/32 slightly raised patches would be the way to go.
No sign of the paint troubles now joe , looking mighty fine
Cheers Tony.

The decals were superb, very little excess film on any of them; even the squadron codes were designed so there was no backing film showing. Will check on it soon, and press on.
 
Looking nice Joe. Probably my favourite camo' scheme for a Spitfire.
 
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