John Waddy's Spitfire Mk. Vb EP401 of No. 92 Squadron, RAF

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April 26, 2022
Box, sprues, and instructions. (13 April 2022).
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April 26, 2022
First paints on the partly-constructed cockpit. (13 April 2022).
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April 26, 2022
Initial build. (14 April 2022).
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April 26, 2022
NovaScale decals have arrived. (14 April 2022).
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April 26, 2022
After rough primer of Humbrol 157 Azure Blue Acrylic. Further sanding, especially around the cowling, will be required before a repaint. (16 April 2022).
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April 27, 2022
After cleanup then giving the undersurface a couple of coats of AK RC291 RAF Azure Blue. (27 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
Masked up ready to apply RAF Middle Stone. (27 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
After a couple of layers of AK RC292 RAF Middle Stone. (28 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
Camouflage pattern masked using Blu-Tack and masking tape. (28 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
After a couple of layers of AK RC287 RAF Dark Earth. (28 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
Masks removed and prop dry fitted. A few issues here and there, but nothing that can't be sorted. (28 April 2022).
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April 28, 2022
Very pleased as this is my first camo in 25+ years and first kit ever airbrushed. (28 April 2022).
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April 29, 2022
It's times like these - lining up the real decal with a white backing on a 1:72 scale kit - where I realise my eyesight isn't what it used to be! (29 April 2022).
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April 29, 2022
After some more work throughout the day and again this evening, it's starting to resemble what it's meant to. (29 April 2022).
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April 30, 2022
After applying starboard fuselage and underside decals, building the main undercarriage and then attaching them and the pitot tube to the model. (30 April 2022).
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May 2, 2022
After adding the wheels and door and re-attaching the pitot tube. Also did some weathering. (2 May 2022).
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May 2, 2022
After adding the wheels and door and re-attaching the pitot tube. Also did some weathering. (2 May 2022).
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June 10, 2022
Completed having fixed decals and paintwork after damage caused when adding canopy. (9 June 2022).
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June 10, 2022
Completed having fixed decals and paintwork after damage caused when adding canopy. (9 June 2022).
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June 10, 2022
Completed having fixed decals and paintwork after damage caused when adding canopy. (9 June 2022).
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June 10, 2022
Completed having fixed decals and paintwork after damage caused when adding canopy. (9 June 2022).