Spitfire Mk I WIP
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1 9 August 2019, 23:46
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Your fine details in the cockpit are an absolute feast for the eyes Jim and really well presented. Please don't close it up!
10 August 2019, 07:04
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It just shows the extra level of impact on detail that 48 makes! I've got the Tamiya Vb in the stash, and hope it'll come together as well. Is yours OotB?
10 August 2019, 08:36
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Great looking cockpit, Jim! Looking forward to seeing the end result.
10 August 2019, 09:44
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Very nice work on the cockpit! Particularly like the instrument panel, shows that good craftsmanship and the right blend of techniques still can beat PE on a good day 👍 🙂
10 August 2019, 18:02
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Thanks Slavo! I've gotten lazy with the PE instrument panels on my other builds. This one was a refreshing change even though it took a little longer.
12 August 2019, 03:13
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Andy - yes, OotB. I'm really enjoying this Spitfire Mk I kit. No drama and really well engineered. The fit is perfect and the entire kit is really well thought out.
13 August 2019, 07:13
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Which kind of decal softener did you use? My Spit is on hold as I got trouble with the Tamiya Panzerplatten.
15 August 2019, 06:21
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The Tamiya decals were awful. Too thick and each color of the decal was a different thickness — clearly visible even with the gloss coat after decals. Not happy at all. I used Microset and MicroSol then Solvaset. Several applications. In the end there still were several blemishes and ugly areas. I hope weathering and flat coat will make the decal issues less noticeable. I don't think I'll use Tamiya kit decals again.
15 August 2019, 06:36
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It's also true that I can improve my decal technique, but I thought the Tamiya decals were much less forgiving and poorer looking than others (Eduard, Cartograf, Revelle, etc.). I've never tried marking masks or aftermarket decals but will look into them.
15 August 2019, 06:44
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Great tip re. Tamiya decals, but I am surprised they've let themselves down there. Love your progress photos. I'm not a 48'r, but will give the Vb a go soon.....
15 August 2019, 07:05
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Thanks for the explanation Jim! My plan was to get the Tamiya decals off and place others instead. I got a set of aftermarket decals from Xtradecal which look very good and very thin. Unfortunately, I cannot remove the Tamiya decal completely so I got a destroyed roundel on the wing. If I can get some mechanics I will do a little scene when they are working on the wing with a blanket put over it as protection to hide the roundel.
15 August 2019, 08:36
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