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Article by Will Hendriks |
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Spitfire Mk Ia from The Battle of Britain
This
is the Tamiya Spitfire MkIa. Even though this kit has been available for several
years, it is still one of the best kits around! This model is finished as
a machine from 602 Squadron, RAF Tangmere, August 1940. Pilot Sqn/Ldr A.
Johnstone, DFC.
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The kit was slightly
enhanced with the addition of Reheat seat harnesses, Ultracast rudder and
elevators, and decals from Aeromaster.
Weathering is a mix of pastel washes and artists oils. Paint chipping was
accomplished with a silver Prismaclour pencil crayon.