1:24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII - Interior 3D-Decals (for Airfix Kits)

Kelik Spitfire Mk VIII: interior 3D decals (1:24)

This set from the Ukrainian maker Kelik is not a kit but a cockpit detail accessory. It brings 3D decals, relief parts in full color on decal film that capture the instrument panel, the side panels and other cockpit features with a three-dimensional look. Applying them is faster and cleaner than folding and painting photo-etched parts, and the result looks realistic without mixing shades by hand. The set is intended for Airfix kits.

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII was a British Second World War fighter with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. It was a high-performance variant with a strengthened airframe and modifications for service in hot climates, flown above all in the Mediterranean and in Asia.

Use and tips

• Degrease and smooth the surface, and apply the decals to the smooth areas of the cockpit.
• Work part by part and press them down into the detail with a soft cotton swab; check the manufacturer's instructions for the use of a decal softener.
• Match them to the cockpit color of the base model in the same scale.

Who it is for

• Modelers who want a richly detailed cockpit without laborious painting.
• Builders in the large 1:24 scale looking for a realistic cockpit.
• Advanced and moderately experienced modelers.

This is a cockpit accessory. The base aircraft model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.