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The Wooksta!

May 13, 2026, 06:32:45 AM
Having looked through my Spitfire decals, I've found I don't have the larger 81 Sqn marking peculiar to the Spitfire PR19, the one on the fuselage side that's in the current Airfix PR19. 

Does anyone have a set or three that they're willing to part with?  I need at least one set for the Buckingham PR.2 that's ready to spray, plus possibly two Hornets. 

Any help gratefully accepted.
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PR19_Kit

#1
May 13, 2026, 07:16:00 AM
Is that the thing with the star in the middle?

I could have a go at printing some off if no-one comes up with the pukka bits.

I might do it anyway, it'd be handy to have a few more PR Sqdn. markings on hand.
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kitbasher

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May 13, 2026, 10:48:53 AM
Will have delve, Lee
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The Wooksta!

#3
May 13, 2026, 02:57:38 PM
It's on the Freightdog post war Spitfire sheet - I have three of that sheet but two have already had that badge used (one went on a Spitfire PR21, I can't account for the second) - and on the current Airfix PR19.  I'd rather not buy the kit just for the decal sheet when I have...an unknown large quantity in the loft from the Home Bargains Treasure Hunt.

I do have a smaller version of the badge on the Xtradecal Spitfire PR.XIX sheet, which is inside the crest, but I think it too small for what I need it for.
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NARSES2

#4
May 14, 2026, 05:55:04 AM
I've the Freightdog sheet Lee. I assume it's the Sqd. markings  for "The Last" you are after ? If so I can let you have one set.
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The Wooksta!

#5
May 14, 2026, 07:49:05 AM Last Edit: May 14, 2026, 07:53:10 AM by The Wooksta!
No, that's on a different Freightdog sheet and I have that to use at some point.  The specific marking I'm after is this one, highlighted below:

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It's also in the current boxing of the Airfix PR.XIX.
"A Romany bint in a field with her paints, suggesting we faint at her beauty, but she's got Dickie Davies eyes!"

PR19_Kit

#6
May 14, 2026, 08:00:17 AM
It IS that 'star thing' then................
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

The Wooksta!

#7
May 14, 2026, 08:45:18 AM
Yes.
"A Romany bint in a field with her paints, suggesting we faint at her beauty, but she's got Dickie Davies eyes!"

NARSES2

#8
May 15, 2026, 05:38:03 AM
Ah, ok Lee. I havn't got either source unfortunately. Just double checked.
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Thorvic

#9
May 15, 2026, 01:52:08 PM
Also on the Model Alaince TSR2 decal sheet

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/ma/ma72172.htm
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Gondor

#10
May 16, 2026, 02:56:48 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on May 15, 2026, 01:52:08 PMAlso on the Model Alaince TSR2 decal sheet

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/ma/ma72172.htm

Getting hold of that is like getting blood out of a stone.
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