@stephen-w-towle @eb801 @fiveten @johnb @tcinla I had some problems with the propeller because at the last moment I remembered that this particular model was wooden. Unfortunately, I do not know how it was painted but, I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that there was an aluminum dope primer under the black paint. I used the Tamiya weathering Master set for this. I first used an aluminum lipstick, then a layer of semi-matte varnish, and another layer of sand-colored lipstick to simulate polished wood prop by desert sand. If my idea is wrong, correct me. Spinner was bright red paint Mr Color, with coat of semi gloss coat of clear. Unfortunately, it was not without error, when the aerograph was first opened, the particles of the aluminum lipstick in one place were blown away, creating a slight heterogeneity. I masked it afterwards, but it was completely impossible to compensate for it. when you look at the photo, you can see some shortcomings. Meh. 🙁

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@stephen-w-towle @eb801 @fiveten @johnb @tcinla Due to the fact that I found a few painting flaws in the lysism of light, I decided to slightly shade the whole, so that the boundaries between the individual shades of the panels were more subtle, because the initial effect I don't think I really liked. After the second try it looks like the picture, but I still don't quite like it. But I guess I won't correct it anymore. Meh.

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The undersides of your Spitfire look great, my friend @lis!
Nice decal set!

Today is painting time. I used diluted Middle Stone paint over Dark Earth old camo, to simulate worn paint surface.

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@stephen-w-towle @eb801 @fiveten @johnb @tcinla Redy to coat of clear. Exhauts is aftermarket set from Eduard.

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I bought set of technical stencils for Spitfire. Painting and weathering shortcomings were masked with Rotol factory plates.

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Nice little addition to your prop, Lis @lis

@eb801 Quality is very good! I used this decals for some models, and always it works very good! At this build I first time try Xtradecals. I hope it will work good.

@fiveten

@johnb

John vd Biggelaar thank you!

Model dry after coat of clear. I hope today I will started setting decals.