Here are a few more photos of the finished machine. This build, including excellent decals, is straight from the Eduard box with no extra add-ons. This is one of the most enjoyable models I have ever built, with such great fit and wonderful additions that are part of the Royal Class packaging.
The decals I selected are for a LF Mk.IX, MH779, assigned to 453 Squadron, RAAF, at the time of the Normandy invasion.
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
And here is the wartime image of the real airplane and the model after it:
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
Eduard Royal Class Spitfire IX
Once again, I must highly recommend this kit for anyone wanting a 1/48 Mk.IX Spitfire! I haven't even started with the second model, slipper fuel tank, beer kegs, optional wheels and tires, numerous decal options and photoetched flaps--these add even more value to the Royal Class Spitfire.
Special thanks to Eduard for this review model and to our own draken35 for shipping the review kit over here.
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