One of the things I find irritating with some kits is the need to install exhaust before closing up the fuselage halves. This makes proper painting of these items quite difficult. Ultracast has developed a replacement set for the Eduard Spitfire IX that can be installed after the model is painted. The set includes not only the flared exhaust, but also a small section of the nose that holds the exhaust in place. A great idea and one that will go a long way to making this area easier to handle. As always, the resin molding is flawless.
October 2014
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