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  1. Hello. I (a seriously amateur modeller) am trying to build a model of the Spitfire great uncle of mine flew in Italy in 1945. I have had more luck than I expected in working out what it is - I know that it was a LFIX - which I think (!) means low altitude fighter, Mk IX. In turn, I think that means it was the clipped wing variant of the Mk IX (but please correct me if I have that wrong!). The two questions I had, which I was hoping some kind soul would be able to help with, are: 1. What would the colour scheme be? I have seen something suggesting it would be akin to desert camouflage - so brown and stone (yellow?) with a blue underbelly. But others suggest it is grey and green. The squadron served in North Africa before Italy, if that makes any difference. 2. Does anyone have any tips for markings? Is there a service that can print bespoke decals? Or do I have to try to use stencils / masks? (Although heaven only knows how I would get the serial number on...). I have most of the marking - I know that it was RG-? (the question mark is the bit I don't know) and the serial number (PT950). I have done an extensive search online for decals from that squadron (even that airplane) but got nowhere. If it helps, I am making it in 1/48. Any help very gratefully received! Thanks.
  2. Well glad it's not just me being a bit dim! Hopefully someone will be along to help us in a bit...
  3. Thought I might try giving this a little bump... any help appreciated!!
  4. Hello. First, an apology of sorts – it may be that this info is elsewhere on the forum, but even having had a good look around I've been totally unable to make head or tail of the process so sorry if I'm asking someone to repeat it… The lockdown has resulted in my recent return to modelling after a 2.5 decade hiatus, and I have to say I am loving it. A bit rusty but there you go! I would be really grateful for some tips on weathering / shading – specifically using washes and powders. I have painted my model in matt Humbrol enamels (I think in hindsight / having done a bit of research, perhaps not the best approach, but we are where we are!) and would like to pick out the panel lines a bit, and maybe add some exhaust / gun smoke residue / mud etc. I think I understand that the process should go like this: 1. Varnish with acrylic gloss clear (because I painted in enamel?); 2. Apply enamel wash; 3. Apply any powders or other weathering (e.g. chipping, exhast / gunsmoke stains, etc); 4. Varnish with acrylic gloss clear again; and 5. Then apply acrylic matt clear. Is that right? Assuming I've got that right: Should I buy model cote for the varnish (in gloss and matt)? I've read some nasty things about what varnish can do to paint / decals. Any tips (including any specific manufacturers) would, again, be enormously appreciated. Sorry for asking such dumb questions. I'm just a tiny bit (actually, a lot) confused. (In case anyone's interested, I've picked as my victim for this first build in over 25 years the Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IIa. Like the paints, perhaps not the best choice to start with but again, we are where we are!) Thanks in advance for all your help. HB
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