1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe - Norway 1945

Decals 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe – Norway 1945 (Vingtor Decals)

A decal sheet in 1:48 scale with the subject of Mk.IXe Spitfires operating in Norway in 1945. The product is an accessory: it contains a sheet of decals, not plastic parts. You build the model from a kit of your own and mark it with this sheet. Vingtor Decals is a Norwegian brand that concentrates on aircraft connected with Norway and with Norwegian units.

How the Mk.IXe differs

The letter e in the designation aims neither at the engine nor at the airframe, but at the type of wing, that is at a different combination of armament from the earlier c wing. The difference is visible on a model in the layout of the covers and outlets on the upper surface of the wing. It therefore pays to check whether your kit matches precisely the Mk.IXe version; with Spitfires the individual sub-versions differ in small things that are easy to overlook.

Application tips

The procedure is the classic one: the surface has to be smooth and glossy, otherwise air will be closed in under the decal and silvering will arise. Trim the motifs with a minimum margin, after soaking let the decal rest for a while on a paper towel and only then slide it onto the model. Round national insignia settle well when a thin layer of water with a drop of detergent is applied underneath; you will then be able to move them even after several seconds. Once everything has dried, work the edges in with a decal softener and cover them with a final clear coat in the degree of sheen you want.

Who the sheet is for

• Builders of Spitfires in 1:48 scale who are looking for less usual markings
• Anyone interested in the aviation of northern Europe in the period immediately after 1945
• Modelers who want to build several variants from one kit
• Collectors of decal sheets for one type series

This is an accessory for modelers. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.