I finished this project today after over four months of slow and oft interrupted Building. It is an excellent Kit and I enjoyed the Build immensely.
I elected to install the magnetically attached engine cowlings permanently as, Like several of Wingnut Wing's kits, any tiny error in the fuselage frame will make the fitting of the cowlings horrible, and I fell into that trap!
I elected to apply a "medium" amount of weathering as this Squadron was deployed right behind the Normandy invasion and operated from temporary airfields all the way to Germany at wars end. The model has loads of after market additions: resin wheels and exhaust manifolds, fabric seat belts, Brass gun barrels, and EagleCal Decals to name a few.
I had intended to do a complete Build log for this however got so far ahead after starting I never went back to update!
The panel detail on this model is the best I've seen:
...... and what's not to like about a Spitfire!?
I really enjoyed this Kit, and the change of pace. Highly recommended!
Cheers,
Lance