RAF SPITFIRE

[shan]

Hi All

this is my completed Spitfire. it was a fantastic kit, but had some real issues with the decals, other than than, its just great to work with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[DocRob]

Another little gem as you are staying with the Brits and again nice attention to detail. I like the exhausts and the plumbing. What have the issues with the decals been? I try to avoid kit decals and use masks for roundels and letters. For some future builds I will have a shot on HGW wet transfers and hope for better results.

Cheers Rob

[shan]

Hi Rob

i found that the Tamiya decals are quite thick and dont respond well to decal softeners.

this happened

it started to "crack" and break apart. so i decided to try some roundel masks instead. HGW wet transfers are definitely the way to go

[DocRob]

Wow, that looks bad and if I look for the covered rivets the decals seem realy thick.

Cheers Rob

[Wingco57]

I had the same problem on my Tamiya Spit and had to use some aftermarket ones which worked well. Personally I think that Tamiya's decals are the weak part of a fantastic package. But could also be a matter of personal preference.

Cheers

Cees

[Mikester]

Nice work!