Airfix 1:48 Spitfire Mk Vb

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Airfix 1:48 Spitfire Mk Vb

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Hi all,

Here's my completed Spitfire Mk Vb. Built out of the box but with AM decals to represent a different aircraft than provided by Airfix.

Only took 9 months!
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Thanks for looking and to those who followed the WIP!

Matt
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Wonderful! :thumb1: :thumb2:
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Very nice job! The stand out part to me is the exhaust. Great job!
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Thank you both for your interest. Much appreciated!

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Nice looking kit!
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Super job indeed :banana: :banana: :banana:
Awesome bird :th:
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Marvelous depiction of a iconic craft, even parked with wheels down they look fantastic. :th: :th: :cheers2:
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Beautiful work. Stunning paint job.
Its been tried and tested, it works! So don't blame the system if you're no good. :doh:
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Thank you very much @aur0ra145, @Twokidsnosleep, @digger303 and @Stokesy44 for your comments!

Sorry I haven't acknowledged you sooner - it's much appreciated as always!

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Lovely job, you've really captured that in the desert worn/weathered look :clap: :clap:
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Thank you @Kevthemodeller for your kind comment!
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