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Hello everyone... This was built at the same time as my Legato Mk.18e spitfire. I used the older Heller Mk.V kit as a base. With @Rabbit Leader‘s help who kindly sent me some very accurate drawings. Was able to scratch-build the wing Oil coolers, and desert filter underneath. I actually had both this and the academy Mk.V to choose from, however the detail was crisper on the older Heller kit. I asked for some information about the Mk.VI’s here in this thread. ⬇️ When i first joined here i came across a discussion about Mk.VI’s and the post war desert scheme of DE/Light Slate Grey over medium sea grey. I instantly fell in love with the scheme and knew id build a Mk.VI someday. Fast forward 18 months and a donation of the Heller kit from @Procopius along with the Legato Mk.18e. and here we are. The build was started in September of 2018 and stalled due to a lack of Light slate grey. Procopius saved me again when we were discussing my issue at a swap meet in November. In late December i was asking questions about post war Roundels as i had none. Mike @72modeler was kind enough to send me the decals for both this and the Spitfire. In January i restarted the build. I finished it alongside the Mk.18 earlier this week, and photographed it today. Without further ado i present my 6 Squadron Mk.VI Tempest Palestine 1948-49. I made sure after the mistake on the Spitfire, to get the underwing serials correct on this. A last photo with her build sibling. Heres a link to the Spitfire RFI if you're interested. Questions, comments, or jokes if you prefer ? Dennis