Yes, but, lets consider for example the tail. There are 6 stripes, counting the Sky band. 6 x 18" = 9', or 1 1/2" in 1/72, 38.1 mm, whereas 6 x 6mm = 36 mm, so the with of the striped/band section will in theory be 2.1mm too narrow. However, much more important is that the front edge of the first white strip is just rearward of the aerial mast on all the photos I've found, including the one you posted above, and from the AM instructions, the Sky band was to be painted 'just forward of the leading edge of the tailplane' (I haven't found a more precise instruction). There simply isn't room on the model for 38.1 mm total width of stripes without either having the Sky band on rather than in front of the tail, and/or the forward white stripe overlapping the aerial. I came to a similar conclusion with respect to the wings, looking at panel lines, but I can't find enough photos of a high enough resolution to be certain of the outer position. However the inboard white stripe doesn't seem to extend far onto the curve of the wing root fairing
So, what's wrong? Is the Eduard Spitfire slightly less than 1/72? Perhaps you're right, and they were confused by the inches? Perhaps the fuselage is too short? Whatever the reason, I need a solution, and the only one that I can think of is to use the 6mm tape.
I found that photo you posted, and yes, it is evocative of the task being done in a rush. It looks as if they weren't too careful about measuring the stripes, since they seem to be of varying width. This one though shows the wing stripes pretty much where Eduard have them, as well as the rearmost white stripe apparently overlapping the Sky band by a few inches
There's another one here:
that shows much neater stripes, but at least on the wing, in the wrong place!
Thanks for your comments, but I'm going to stick with 6 mm stripes. Any thoughts on the possibility of the stripes showing through the
decals?
Pete