1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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I just painted the bottom color, medium sea grey'



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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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Nice smooth looking paint in the underside, this build is progressing very nicely indeed.
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Dark green done, ocean grey next.

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The ocean grey is done. Ready to finish up the build and add decals soon.

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Nice work.

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Wheels on. I now need to mask and paint the yellow ID stripes on the leading edges, then I can paint and add the gun barrels, antenna and rear view mirror.


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Very crisp paintjob, you're on your way to a great looking Mk. XII here, Britwit.
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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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This is looking very good.👍
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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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Thanks, did the yellow wing leading edges, spinner and prop. Engine exhausts and guns next.


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Guns and exhausts done.

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Neat!
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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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Thanks, started the decals, they have gone down with no problems so far.

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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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That's a neat paint job!
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Nice to see the Kingscliffe bird being done 8-)
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Re: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII

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Bottom all decaled. I need to touch up paint the 2 outer wing gun plugs where they meet the wing. Very tight fit.

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