Mence
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Post by Mence on Feb 15, 2019 16:56:47 GMT
Chaps, next unfortunate kit to fall victim to prof's scapel is below.  My first biplane, what could possibly go wrong?  Welcoming interested / supportive / sympathetic parties. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 15, 2019 17:02:03 GMT
Nice choice, always liked this particular kit |
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Post by Mence on Feb 15, 2019 17:07:09 GMT
Cheers fella, a quick build of it from me should put you off. |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 15, 2019 17:23:42 GMT
I'm in  . I have the the classic version of this and shall attempt it this year  . Watching closely fella |
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Post by Boots on Feb 16, 2019 14:30:35 GMT
Thats a belter of a choice matey  |
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Post by Robbo on Feb 16, 2019 14:39:49 GMT
You have got my attention
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 16, 2019 16:41:36 GMT
Really looking forward to this build. This is actually a really fun build and Tamiya really engineered it well. The PE rigging was a nice touch and the pieces basically snap into place. What is amazing is how big the actual Swordfish is so you end up with a pretty big model on your hands, even in 48th.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by SteveM on Feb 16, 2019 17:18:22 GMT
Great choice Mence , I’m in Fun fact! This is the aircraft intended to be in the film Murphy's War but there were no flying examples so the Grumman Duck was used instead, despite never seeing service with any Commonwealth country. Fitting I suppose as the film is a rip off of Moby Dick  |
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Mence
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Post by Mence on Feb 16, 2019 18:58:28 GMT
Thank you chaps. It's all go and have started, will post pic tomorrow. |
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 16, 2019 22:20:14 GMT
Nice, I'll follow this.
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Post by JEFF on Feb 17, 2019 12:40:17 GMT
I'm in, Mence. |
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Mence
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Post by Mence on Feb 18, 2019 8:13:38 GMT
Welcome chaps. Not much of an update as the failing eyesight triggered one stinker of a headache meaning i had to stop prematurely. However, here's the first bit. Interior has had some colour thrown at it, Tamiya Interior Green and Deck Tan with detail painting and black brown washes accordingly.  I made no attempt to deal with the pin marks simply because i'm pretty sure they won't be visible when the fuselage halves come together. That's it, onwards and sideways. |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2019 8:47:17 GMT
Looks fine to me Mence |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 18, 2019 13:28:36 GMT
great start Mence |
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Post by JEFF on Feb 18, 2019 14:20:19 GMT
A strong start, Dude. That looks fantastic. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 18, 2019 15:33:42 GMT
A grand start fella  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 18, 2019 19:52:19 GMT
Excellent paint work man! You rock!
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Post by Mence on Feb 20, 2019 20:39:55 GMT
Chaps. Most of the cockpit is sorted, lets hope it fits.  Cheers. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 20, 2019 20:58:09 GMT
That looks freakin` fabulous matey Lovin` the avvy |
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Post by JEFF on Feb 20, 2019 21:35:31 GMT
Very neatly done, Mence.  I'm likin' the new avvy, also.  |
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