CplPunishment Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Another Mk XVII Seafire. The aeroplane depicted is SX358, No 800 NAS, Fleet Air Arm on HMS Triumph and at Hal Far, Malta in 1947. (I've added some notes later in this thread on how I took these photos.) My rather overly chipped rendition uses some cockpit Eduard PE but is pretty much OOB - including use of the very good kit decals. Paint is Tamiya Sky XF-21 undersides and Vallejo Extra Dark Sea Grey on the uppers, both over a base coat of Alclad 2 Airframe Aluminium. Having improved my research a bit since, I think this airframe, in 1947, should probably be on 3-spoke wheels. Oh well. Another great kit from Airfix and one I hope to do again. And the spare folding wings supplied with the kit were used to make a Mk XV when combined with the Spitfire Mk XII kit - see here for my Canadian 'all Airfix' Mk XV Seafire. I have the Seafire Mk XV from Special Hobby too - 13-9/T (serial number unknown) of 806 squadron, Fleet Air Arm based at Trincomalee in 1945. Edited April 21, 2020 by CplPunishment 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Stunning.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Very, very nice. The photos are excellent too! Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Excellent, well shown off in the photos too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Beautiful Seafire, and great photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 superb work looks great, very nice job on the paint and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 That is VERY nice!! You've achieved a realistic looking finish with excellent weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wow that's gorgeous!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Very nice indeed. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wow! that's nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yup! - as mentioned above, lovely job with very effective photography and setting. ATBRick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Quality build,quality photo's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 That's spectacular. Just a really great model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Stunning. No more need be said. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Like you say, a bit overdone on the chipping but wonderful workmanship just the same. A model you shud be proud of. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Looks like real. Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigarten Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Very nice job, I like this immensely. Photography is excellent too...that sunburst sets her off beautifully. Very realistic model and well presented CplPunishment. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 EXQUISITE .... Jolly good show .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplPunishment Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks everyone, for the kind words on my humble efforts! Much as I try for the more realistic angle, I will, when I'm back home in a day or so, add a shot from above and, hopefully, one of the cockpit. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 stunning .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Great model and photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Oh my... This really is great. The weathering is very suitable for an ageing airframe Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Superb sea fire and excellent photography. Absolutely stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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