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73north · 25-09-2007

Hi ,

I am about to built the Tamiya 1/48 Kit , and replace the Exhausts ,
3 Bladed Propellor , Seat and Wheels with Ultracast items .........

Now - the Underwing ' Box ' which is the Radiator Fairing -

I intend to replace the front and back parts supplied seperately by Tamiya by Mesh from Photo-Etch ( who makes the best - Eduard ? )

Now the Question -

Should I drill out the front and back parts of the underwing casting to allow light to be seen through the radiator - or is that not necessary ?

What is the most authentic way -
looked at photos on the web , but not conclusive

regards

David

25-09-2007	#1 (permalink)
73north Scale Model Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Real Name: David My Models: Warships & Military Aircraft Visit 73north's Gallery Posts: 65 Images: 29	Tamiya Spitfire Mark I - help required on Radiator Detail . Hi , I am about to built the Tamiya 1/48 Kit , and replace the Exhausts , 3 Bladed Propellor , Seat and Wheels with Ultracast items ......... Now - the Underwing ' Box ' which is the Radiator Fairing - I intend to replace the front and back parts supplied seperately by Tamiya by Mesh from Photo-Etch ( who makes the best - Eduard ? ) Now the Question - Should I drill out the front and back parts of the underwing casting to allow light to be seen through the radiator - or is that not necessary ? What is the most authentic way - looked at photos on the web , but not conclusive regards David