Exito Decals 1/48 Sexy Spitfires Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | May 2019 | Manufacturer | Exito Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Sexy Spitfires | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48003 | Pros | Excellent instructions! |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $15.56 |
First Look
Exito Hobbies is an online hobby store based in Poland that produces their own line of decals. Here is one of their latest releases, covering three Spitfires with sexy nose art. The decals are printed by Cartograf, and these instructions are outstanding. Each subject is covered on two-sides of a heavy stock page with beautiful color profiles providing three full views plus scrap views of the undersides showing the camouflage patterns as well as the decal placements. A period photo is also included on each page for documentation.
The subjects include:
- Spitfire LF Mk.Vb, EN921, 401 Sqn (RCAF), YO-A, Biggin Hill, UK, 1943, as flown by F/O Jack Sheppard
- Spitfire LF Mk.VIII MT841, 2 Sqn, RIAF, U, Kohat AB, India, 1946
- Spitfire LF.Mk.IXe, TA864, 318 Sqn (Poland), LW-L, Risano AB, Italy, 1945, as flown by P/O Zdzislaw Uchwat
The set provides national markings and distinctive markings for each aircraft. What isn't on the sheet are airframe stencils or walkways which are available elsewhere in the aftermarket or in most kits.
These instructions are extremely well done and even include color callouts for the camouflage with GSI (Gunze) and AK Interactive color equivalents. I'd put these color profiles in a safe place once you've finished with the decals, as they are worth keeping!
My sincere thanks to Exito for this review sample!