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Looks like you've got your work cut out for you Vic. All the best mate.
Interesting collection of bits and pieces! I'm sure theres a great spitfire somewhere in that pile8)
Cheers Peter
Looking forward to your progress on this one Vic. The prop spinner in the pics also provide a clue that the subject was photographed with later mods.
As to the paint removal, you're doing what I would do - sanding and rescribing would be the safe bet.
Should be an interesting exercise Vic ! I believe Mr. Muscle oven cleaner is good for removing paint, although i haven't tried it. Keith (wherever he's gone) has used it successfully.
I've had the honour, and imense pleasure, of sitting in, and moving, P7350 on numerous occassions, back in the '80s, when I made an AV show about the flight. It's been re-engined a number of times, and it was a case of fitting (more or less) whatever was available at the time. Nowadays, with more spares and parts around, the BBMF try to get their charges as authentic as possible. The aircraft still carries three patches, covering bullet holes from the Battle of Britain !