theplasticsurgeon Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Hoping for a quick build of this Airfix Fairey Firefly V. Bought on 8th Nov 1996 for 3.99 - I've never built a Firefly before. Anyway here are those nearly 18 year old parts There is Korean War option - which is what I'll be completing as. Sadly, this is the aircraft that crashed at Duxford on 12 July 2003, killing Lt Cdr William Murton, and Neil Rix. Edited April 19, 2014 by theplasticsurgeon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice. When I saw the title 'Fairey Firefly V' I thought it was going to be a Special Hobby kit so it's nice to see the Airfix getting an airing. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Neat! Do my eyes deceive me, or does this kit have a wingfold option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It has a wingfold option. You can even buy some brass for it Not a bad kit at all... Given the age of it. Pre 1970 moulds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 just checked 1968 is engraved in the fuselage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's listed here as a 1966 release - but nothing printed on my fuselage.Anyways, the cockpit is underway - now to paint pilots. It does have a folded option, but the parts aren't moveable. The recognition stripes on the wings differ from box to instructions - can anyone show authoritatively for Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Left side under the stab... Small airfix logo and year in mine... Going to check another. Got one in the same box as yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 They removed logo and year in this box art release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 And this is final progress for the day.Fuselage and wings, prop, cockpit and crew. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hell that was quick! You'll be giving Hardtarget a run for his money with who finishes first! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Good start! Although the kit has a few accuracy issues, I think it still looks the part and it is one of my favourites from that area. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 After dealing with seams and sink holes, we look look this. It's just been underside painted and drying now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just painted upper surfaces as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Great progress! Its really coming along nicely. You've got me looking into getting one... it looks like an fun build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nice going with this. I know that this kit is criticised as being too skinny amongst other things but I've long liked the look of it & with skilful modelling as you are showing it comes up looking very good. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Well last night I was about to declare an InBuildEmergency.The canopy and rear hood were missing - leaving my Firefly like this:I was furious with myself for such carelessness.Today they turned up Edited April 23, 2014 by theplasticsurgeon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I first saw the Firefly fly circa 1987. That one crashed, eventually. When it started up, there were two guys with fire extinguishers either side of the nose just in case (maybe something to do with the Coffman starter). The air show announcer wasn't very complimentary of it. When describing its top speed of over 400mph, he added "that would be in a bit of a dive, obviously". Good, quick build, Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 From memory their top speed is normally given at about 385mph at rated altitude so maybe he was right. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I thought it was a good deal less, barely past 300 MPH, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 A Fulmar's top speed was less than 300 mph. The Firefly V had twice the power. Also, the restored one would have had no armor, and other weight-saving features. I do not doubt it coul surpass 400 mph in level flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Fantastic! A kit I'd dearly like to get my grubby little mitts on...she's looking good theplasticsurgeon...I take it with all the time left, there's going to be a squadron flight, mounted on a bit of a simulated grubby grey steel base, and no doubt maybe with one of them obscuring a big letter 'R'! Well done, that was damned quick! And I haven't even painted my Sea Fury cockpits yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 In military trim the Mk I was rated at 316mph, the Mk V at 386mph, both at 14,000 feet. Figues from British Naval Aircraft since 1912 by Owen Thetford. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 And probably even slower in 1/72 scale, but she's a looker! Great job so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Framed the glazing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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