Spence Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi everyone – I hope that you are well. Here’s is Haris Ali’s incredible Airfix Swordfish that I had the pleasure of photographing today. Made from the box, this model illustrates not only how talented Haris is, but also how far Airfix have come since their takeover by Hornby! This is a very fine kit, and Haris has more than done justice to it! The model will be the cover star of the March Military In Scale – I hope you like it, as much as I do! Spence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I can see why people go on so much about this kit, must be one of the best Airfix kits, its a shame though I don't do Bi-planes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Now you have just made me lost for words........ my use of English is not good enough to describe how fantastic that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 An incredible rendering of a classic aircraft. Just beautiful! A stunning display of modelling skills. The Airfix kit has now been added to my wishlist. It looks fantastic. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 VERY Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 She's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 OMG Now that is totally gorgeous, and you know what? Its very difficult to discern thats it in 1/72nd scale - it could be 1/48th or even 1/32nd. Please send a big well done to Haris! Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Beautiful build of a great model. Love the scheme, also the tension wrinkles in the fabric is fantastic, well done Haris, well done Airfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Delightful - hard to believe that level of detail is by Airfix and the kit is produced in 1/72 scale. How much would we have paid to see such a kit supplied by Hasegawa/Tamiya I wonder? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 As has been said already, AMAZING great work can't think of enough things to say, just incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Wonderful work as always Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Wow that is amazing, looks like a brilliant little kit and I too have added to my wishlist. Thanks for sharing All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Looks like a great little kit, will have to pick one up myself. Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 ......it's straight from the box?????!!!!?????? Cor! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Quite humbling to see a build as good as that. Fantastic Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Fantastic. As it's a fraction of the price of some other Swordfish I'll be buying one. But, I've never done rigging. Can anyone suggest a cheap biplane to practice the art on? Cheers BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That is so indescribably lovely,I don't tend to build allied,and certainly not in 1/72 scale,but Im going to buy this kit.See look what you made me do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addz0009 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Very nice build, one of my favourite aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothian man Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Utterly lovely model - both the original kit and the build (using a kit option I see). I have now bought one for myself. If Airfix keep up like this then I will buy jusdt about everything they issue, just for the pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Fantastic.As it's a fraction of the price of some other Swordfish I'll be buying one. But, I've never done rigging. Can anyone suggest a cheap biplane to practice the art on? Cheers BB Try the Revell/Matchbox Fury Trevor ps what else has Haris accomplished and can we see them PLEASE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Fantastic. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DStewart Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Haris has a magical touch with bi-planes. I thought his 1:32 ones were excellent, but this is outstanding. Airfix have done a pretty good job too! It's a real pleasure to see them re-establishing the brand values of a world-class producer of model kits. Regards Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That is a super job there, thanks for sharing those with us Spence. I'll be looking forward to the day we see some of these out here, likely to be a while such is the demand for them likely to be. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haris Ali Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hello everyone. Firstly I'd like to thank Spence for posting the pictures onto the forum. I visit often but now have finally sorted out my long forgotten password so that I can thank you all for your very kind words. My first temptation when reviewing the kit was to say it's posibly one of their best. I don't think it's quite that but it can't be far off, and it is a beauty - and at such a bargain price. It also went together so easily and no-one should be scared of this biplane from a construction angle. I got it done during my spare time over the Christmas holiday (a record for me) - and it was great fun. I was tempted to fiddle with it and replace some of the oversized smaller parts but it is virtually out of the box to show exactly how good it is. The main area for change was the blue used for the HMS Courageous markings (I feel that the kit decal is too dark) and had to be painted, resulting in fiddling with the white numbers. I always go for the silver options but with other Swordfish kits to follow there are going to be great opportunities for some real weather-beaten camouflaged models. I don't think that this will be the only one I build. It's refreshing to think that with so much attention being drawn towards the larger scale biplanes (with good reason), our own dear Airfix are doing so much to breath life into such a popular subject that has long needed an update. It was also nice to rediscover smaller scale models again after a very long time. Best wishes, Haris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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