Daz's Dunkirk Dogfight Double - **DONE!**

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Tremendous pace your setting Daren
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Thanks.

I actually made a start on the decals earlier, while trying to finish off something else (more on that in the relevant thread!). So now, the Spit has roundels and flashes on, just needs the codes and serials on it to finish.

Still need to paint Jack first, mind you!
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The Spitfire, with the main decals on....
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The Buchon, starting to get some paint on it....
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Quick work there! Like the surgery on the 109.
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I might have to go back and rectify some of the Buchon's nose job, as it seems to be a bit unsightly despite the yellow paint.
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The Spitfire is done!

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And the story so far with the Buchon....
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Well tidy Daz,the me109 was never a looker but now it's got Cyrano de Bergeracs (excuse the spelling) nose,it's a minger. :-D
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I happen to think the Buchon is the best-looking version! :ha:
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Very nice work. Especially the Bouchon. I know from experience it isn't an easy job to do right.

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Sorry I've not posted any updates for the past couple of days, but here's the latest....

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Just about ready for decals!
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DazDaMan wrote:I happen to think the Buchon is the best-looking version! :ha:
You have got no taste,you do like the Spitfire after all. :ha:
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That's turned out quite nicely!
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Excellent work, that nose is looking brillient.

You have demonstrated that old school model conversions are still alive and well, well done keep up the excellent work.
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Many thanks, folks.

Well, I'm calling it done!

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An easy, if a bit fiddly, conversion of a classic, and it looks pretty good considering my ham-fisted skills!
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