Royal Australian Air Force Spitfire Mk.VIII – Eduard 1/48
This was meant to be a straightforward build of Eduard's superb Spitfire series - in this case an interesting multi-toned and half-faded scheme from a Royal Australian Air Force Spitfire Mk.VIII.
However, I had significant issues with the newer pattern Eduard decals in the kit; although for the most part the film lifted off after drying and Micro-Sol/Set, varnish did not settle evenly on the areas where the carrier film had been; leaving a silvering/tonal lightening effect that is rather annoying.
Build slideshow video here in case folks are interested: https://youtu.be/b6pKOaNWUNs?si=25KB0y19AguM3iYw
Well done, Justin. Fits in nicely with the flock.
Thanks Gary! I think I need a few more Spitfires in the collection... maybe a Seafire or two? 😉
Nice work, Justin. Great collection too!
Great job, Justin (@britflyer). The model really looks the part, and the paint and weathering loo perfect. I just finished a new release version of the Eduard Mk.Vb and had trouble with the decals. MicroSol/Set seemingly had little effect on them, and eventually I ended up using Solvaset. This is the strongest stuff I had, and it still took several applications to get the decals to lay down. Well done on getting this result with the new decals.
Awesome looking Spitfire, Justin...your build turned out great!
Excellent Spitfire, Justin!
Love the paintwork on this - really nice. Well done!
A fine looking Spitfire in the end, Justin @britflyer
All the others are beauties as well.
G’day Justin (@britflyer),
This is a great rendition of the best looking Spitfire mark.
Liked!
Thanks very much for the kind feedback all! 🙂
Nice "Grey Nurse" addition to your growing Spitfire collection
I take it you like Spitfires, Justin.
Awesome work on this Aussie bird, and all your other Spitfires.
Looks amazing.