Subject: Re: Spitfire article No.3
From: "Steve Bamford" <[email-masked]>
To: "whendriks" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:54:28 -0700

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com
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From: whendriks <[email-masked]>
To: Steve Bamford <[email-masked]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 5:57 PM
Subject: Spitfire article No.3

> Steve:
> Here is the text for the Spitfire MkI photos, "LO-Q".
> Cheerio,
> Will
> 
> The Battle of Britain
> 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire MkIa
> 
> By Will Hendriks
> 
> 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.
> 
> The kit was slightly enhanced with the addition of Reheat seat
> harnesses, Ultracast rudder and elevators, and decals from Aeromaster.
> Antenna is stretched sprue.
> 
> The model is painted with the Floquil "Military Classic Colour" enamels,
> which unfortunately are no longer available. Dark Green and Dark Earth
> over Sky. 
> 
> Weathering is a mix of pastel washes and artists oils. Paint chipping
> was accomplished with a silver Prismaclour pencil crayon.
> 
> 'Twas pure fun!
>