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KOTARE Spitfire Mk.1a


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This kit is a pure magic. Absolutely fun build. It took about a week. I messed up few things due to my own arrogance and clumsiness. But the overall feeling is a pure joy.  Thanks to William for the kit itself , I missed out on the initial order and he was kind and generously thoughtful to get extra for my grubby fingers. He also provided guidance along the way. I have to admit my knowledge of the subject is minimal and his help was immense and badly needed.
And finally a big thanks to the Kotare team for their efforts resulting in this amazing kit. 
 

Cheers 

Martin 

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Wow, looks absolutely fantastic Martin. Take care that there are no oil stains on your Jeep, the grade of realism your Spit shows, she must be leaking like a real one :D.

Cheers Rob

 

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Martin

Awesome build and terrific finish. For me, I'm glad the Spit has no engine as it just complicates the build - besides, I have three Tamiya Spits in the display case all with their engine covers off and the Merlines looking good. 

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Looks very nice, Martin.  I like the heavily weathered finish.   I have to admit being a bit envious when I look at mine still un-painted.  I was waiting for an Aussie fellow to produce some Aussie-piloted machine decals.  But he has failed to produce and I'm kinda well-stuck-into the base for my 'wet' group build S-boat.

 

So, rudderless on my spitfire... 

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10 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Hey Gary, thank you for the kind words. If you like I can cut some masks for you.

Thank you Kevin, now your are making me blush :), much appreciated .

Thanks for the offer, Martin.  I can cut masks. But if I don’t know the plane’s codes….  I can’t print anything.

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On 5/11/2023 at 10:52 PM, Martinnfb said:

This kit is a pure magic. Absolutely fun build. It took about a week. I messed up few things due to my own arrogance and clumsiness. But the overall feeling is a pure joy.  Thanks to William for the kit itself , I missed out on the initial order and he was kind and generously thoughtful to get extra for my grubby fingers. He also provided guidance along the way. 

This sneaked by me, stunning spit and only a week! You were presumably on holiday at the time……….now I’m going have to get a Spit……great photograph by the way…….

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Thank you again guys.  Yes, that is correct. I had to deal with some family business back in Europe, so the build was interrupted , but truly it falls together like a Lego. if I can do it , anybody can and with much better result. :)

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