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It's time to get back to the Academy Phantom and get the innde rwing section together.
    
    
    
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I had planned on painting the superstructure, but while watching a Youtube video I didscovered Micro Master 3D who produce details parts for model ships. So Idecided to get some for the Pola. These need a little preparation before painting.
    
    
    
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Time for the finishing touches for the Airfix Spitfires, starting with the propellers.
    
    
    
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After a coat of VMS gloss varnish, it's time to put the gear together and get the aircraft onto their wheels.
    
    
    
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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.