Eduard 1/72 Spitfire IXe

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September 1, 2023
Here we go.
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September 1, 2023
Lots of small, fiddly parts. Just as I like it.
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September 3, 2023
Cockpit is more or less finished
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September 3, 2023
The PE is a nice touch
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September 3, 2023
Mocking up the fuselage to see how the cockpit fits.
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September 3, 2023
And the cockpit fits great.
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September 3, 2023
After the cockpit, the rest was easy. The fit of this kit is very good.
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September 4, 2023
Did the underside of the Spitfire this evening.
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September 5, 2023
Primed the Spitfire this morning
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September 5, 2023
Gave it some yellow and sky paint this evening.
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September 6, 2023
Most of the paintjob done this evening.
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September 6, 2023
Turned out ok, some touch-ups needed
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September 6, 2023
I used Ammo Mig and Tamiya paints.
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September 9, 2023
Masked off the cockpit glass
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September 9, 2023
When finished the cockpit and door will be open.
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September 16, 2023
Ready for decals
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September 17, 2023
Decaling done.
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September 18, 2023
Spitfire pilots
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September 19, 2023
Some weathering and the start of a vignette.
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September 21, 2023
The Spit is finished.
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September 21, 2023
Still need to finish the base and paint some pilots.
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September 22, 2023
Started to paint some pilot figures.
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September 23, 2023
Finished the pilots and a very simple base.
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September 23, 2023
Both figures are of good quality and a pleasure to paint.