**** DONE: GB-55 (1)1:48 Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop - MTO III

[Donivanp]

I recommend a PVA glue on the decals. Been using the decals for a bit. I don't know what Mr. Mark Setter is but it may be the cats meyow. I'm just impressed that Eduard has moved beyond PE. I still will find the 3d seat belts. That all being said, love the look.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks Bill, so Don was right and he is the 3d decal king.

 

[N4521U]

Well I'm getting the pit attached to the starboard side, clamping holding it in place.
Maybe tomorrow the Other one!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Really looking the part Bill!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

You got that one fitting well matey, like the colour, yo going to keep it! Be a good cammo in the desert sands.

 

[Donivanp]

You never let me down there Mr. Bill. I like your clamp also what can you tell me?

 

[N4521U]

You never let me down there Mr. Bill. I like your clamp also what can you tell me?

Common clamp on eBay.
They're quit good, but not a very long reach at times.

 

[N4521U]

As posted in (2) getting ready for paint.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Doing well

 

[N4521U]

As I posted at (2), today I have finished One of my many Honey Do's
and was rewarded to some time on the bench!!!!!! Waaahoooo.
Got a coat of White primer on both builds.
White so I get true color on the finished colors.
Tamiya rattle can White fine primer.
This one will have the door down, still can't put it in place for the canopy to go on.
This one the Dreaded Unknown BLUE finish.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Pick your blue that fits close to you liking, add a drop or two of white, or black, whatever your fancy. Call it Malta PR Blue and your away.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Donivanp]

Yeah what he said,

 

[N4521U]

You got that one fitting well matey, like the colour, yo going to keep it! Be a good cammo in the desert sands.

That is the Kit colour Vic! This one is the Dreaded Blue!!!!!
So today I got the Azure Blue on both builds.
Under the tape on the nose is Sky with some color edging.
This is per the description of the period photo, along with the Black radiator cover.
Suspected as a replacement from damage and scavenging...
Gear tunnel to be painted before gear leg install.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Good progress Bill.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Bill!

 

[N4521U]

She is on legs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ready for decals, then I put on all the stuff I can break off
IF I do it now! Coming along okay, IMHO.
Am doing artwork for the decals for this and GB 57, yes....... I know.
I have to gangem up or they will cost the price of a kit!