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Wonderful paintwork Paul !

Pity with the decal, wonder what could have caused that ?

Are those kit decals ? Have heard/read a lot of sort of negative opinions of Tamiyas decal, however usually because the decals are too thick... But nothing regarding this kind of issues

- Kari

Paul! Welcome back! If you have some Future try brushing some lightly on the areas with the spots. You can then Dullcote over it to take the sheen away. I have done this in the past and it worked great.

Handiabled wrote:Paul! Welcome back! If you have some Future try brushing some lightly on the areas with the spots. You can then Dullcote over it to take the sheen away. I have done this in the past and it worked great.

- Kari

That's a great looking Spitfire Paul.

portman wrote:That's a great looking Spitfire Paul.

Thanks guys. but I have an extra wing that Ill use. I tried everything I knew to do but it just wound up worse. Ill show the results later this week.

Just a little update. I had nothing but problems with the camo and wings. Paint, decals and some other difficulties but I chose the first set of wings that I managed to screw up and sort of got them where I wanted it. Instead of Mr. Mark Softer I used Solvaset this time with much better results. While I was waiting for it to dry I manag4ed to knock it off the desk and caught it before it hit the floor and in doing so I managed to put a big ole thumb print in the right roundel. I coated it with solvaset to kind og remove the thumb print but it sill shows as a dull spot. Hopefully I can flat coat it into disappearance.

the other problem that I had was with the yellow warning decals that go on the leading edge. They would just not behave so Ill probably have to do some yellow paint touch up. Next is the engine and landing gear and I am taking a break from dealing for a bit.

Really am loving this Paul - I think you nailed the camo.

Paul wrote:Just a little update. I had nothing but problems with the camo and wings. Paint, decals and some other difficulties but I chose the first set of wings that I managed to screw up and sort of got them where I wanted it. Instead of Mr. Mark Softer I used Solvaset this time with much better results. While I was waiting for it to dry I manag4ed to knock it off the desk and caught it before it hit the floor and in doing so I managed to put a big ole thumb print in the right roundel. I coated it with solvaset to kind og remove the thumb print but it sill shows as a dull spot. Hopefully I can flat coat it into disappearance.

the other problem that I had was with the yellow warning decals that go on the leading edge. They would just not behave so Ill probably have to do some yellow paint touch up. Next is the engine and landing gear and I am taking a break from dealing for a bit.

That is some strong work, Paul. Very solid camo job and you nailed those colors. She’s looking pretty damn sweet to me.

Who doesn't love a Spitfire? I know I do! Looking good.