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After giving the Spitfires a coat of VMS gloss varnish to seal and protect the paint, the next job it to apply the decsals.
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The next job is to apply the paint to the Spitfires. One is in what is known as Scheme A and the other B. The schemes look similar but they are mirrored left to right from each other.
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There are a few things to do before the Spitfires can be painted. Time to get them done.
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While looking at reerences I noticed that the anchor chains are guided off the ship via hawse pipes.
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I had planned on starting to paint the superstructure but on looking at references I noticed some missing support masts.
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The next step is to fit the cockpit into the fuselage and join the two halves together.
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There are quite a few bits for the cockpit but having built a Mk.1 which is similar, shouldn't be an issue.
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While thinking of what to do next with the Pola, I noticed a black line!
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The Spitfire V was the first major version of the Spitfire after the Mark 1.