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!/32 Spitfire Mk.1a

Posted by Paul On September - 21 - 2020

9/21/2025 This article will cover my build of the Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.1a "Brian Lane".  I recently read the book Spitfire which was written and published from Brian Lane's notes while he served in the RAF during WW2.  It is a great read and leaves you with a real appreciation of those who were willing to give their all (which Brian did), to preserve the life and liberties that we enjoy today.  I am excited to build this as a tribute to him, besides which I love Spitfires – they are so beautiful.  The only extra's I purchased was the Eduard mask set.  Kotare is a new company and this is their frist offering. They are in Australia and are composed (for the most part) of talent that gave us so many fantastic WW1 aircraft – Wingnut Wings.

So here we go.  This will be the first model I photograph using my new photobooth.

9-25-2025 Here are a few more photos of the cockpit…