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Paul van Acker
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Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire MkVB

December 19, 2014 · in Aviation · · 22 · 1.3K

My tribute to the Polish pilots of the war. Sqdn Leader Jan Zumbach". 303 Sqdn RAF September 1942

Techmod decals which are very thin and will tear if you're not careful, but go on beautifully.
I loved this build. Hope you like, Paul.

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22 responses

  1. Nice model Paul - loving the detail

    Just asking but what paints did you use to achieve that camo?
    Just I'm builting a Spitfire MKIXc and struggleing to find colours

  2. Nice Spitfire Paul.
    Great finish and detail.
    Well done mate.

  3. Can't get enough Spitfires. Well-done VB, Paul.

  4. That photo on the tablecloth with the decals REALLY brings out the color(s). I like it.

  5. Always like looking at Spitfires and yours is easy on the eyes.
    Well done.

  6. Beautiful Spitfire Paul. Fine tribute to a Polish legend!

  7. Excellent Spitfire, Paul.
    Especially the chippings. Did you paint them on?

  8. Very nice work Paul, I notice you attach your clear parts after spraying and yet you still achieve a solid join with no gaps ,very impresive .
    N.

  9. Nice finish on this great model, Paul, thanks for sharing.

  10. Another great Spitfire.

  11. Nice Spitfire Paul, got the same kit/decal combination in my stash.
    Good to hear that the decals are nice:-)

  12. Nice looking Spitfire Paul, really like the chipping

  13. Thanks Rick. πŸ™‚

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