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Spitfire Mk. IIa P8387, 308.Squadr. RAF 1941 (1/48)


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Some time ago I got from a polish friend the last book for my collection about Polish Figting Teams in WWII.

It is the first edition of "Polish Wings Nr.6" with title "Spitfire Mk.I/II". also too I have just like the other issues in my collection it is a very nice and interesting publication about first version of Spitfire in polish figting teams.

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my historie template for this model:

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At second sources I used the polish KAGERO publication 15027: Polish Spitfires with 8 version off free decals include.

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Very interesting are many Spitfires with special letter-coder variants in form of additionaly names from girlfriend or/ and wifes! :speak_cool:

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The basic kit is from Tamiya, a Spitfire Mk.I in sclae 1/48. Also I used a Spitfire resin seat from Quickboost. With some little conversions I built a MK.IIa-version:

  • Coffmann starter (clear part 10)
  • the graet voltage regulator
  • modified aerial mast without VHF wire
  • 5 section main wheel undercarriage (is this correct in english??)
  • underwing gun heating outlets

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Now some views from my model built:

the new Quickboost seat is ready

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a new left control cable

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All important part sections are ready with color but not with cement, only slotted together

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first decals on the model kit (all are be wet), all part are yet slotted together

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Parts just marriend!

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Very nice Spitfire . Top Tip , when you have finished the paint work go over the whole model with a fine sanding stick

This will remove any small bits of dust or any other imperfections and make the paint really smooth for the decals.

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