Tamiya Spitfire Mk.1 1/48 Scale model Part 3 - Prime, Pre-Shade, Paint and Pledge
Build video of Tamiya's 1/48 scale model Spitfire Mk.1 (2018 tooling - reference 61119)
Part 3 - Prime, Pre-Shade, Paint and Pledge
Now the main build is complete it's time to start painting the Spitfire.
This starts with priming the model (using MRP grey primer). Next panel lines are highlighted with pre-shading to give depth and shadow to the paint (using Vallejo ModelAir Nato Black - because that's what I had to hand).
The main paint scheme was painted using Vallejo ModelAir paints, from the WW2 RAF box set - which makes sourcing the paints easier. I masked using the "Blu-Tak Worm" method, and lots of Tamiya tape. I did make a mistake but fortunately that was easy to correct.
Once the paints had fully cured they were sealed using Pledge Floor Polish to give a glossy surface for decals and weathering to be applied over.
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