The Spadgent Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Hello. I'm New to Britmodeller but have been back building for a year or so after the mighty break of about 30 odd years. This here Fish is my 4th build since the come back. I stalked this sight for a while during the build of my Mosquito and Messerschmitt but decided to jump in a month or so ago and do a Work in progress of my latest build. I have no real connection to the Swordfish other than I have always loved this kind of plane and have never had the opportunity to build one. I didn't really research much before I started. However during the build I was eagerly watching other builds and seeing how involved you all get about paint, weathering, dates, serial numbers etc. . "The Baron" in particular was and still is a brilliant WIP for me as we are building our fishes in parallel. Any way after many ups and downs, strangeness and charm I managed to get it completed, I'm really happy with the result but can't help but see the myriad of flaws that I hit during the build. the most important thing however is that it was fun, I hope whoever watched the build thought it was fun too. Posting my progress here has been such a help to the build, I can't actually wait to get stuck in to my next one, so keep em peeled it won't be long. Bloody hell I do waffle some times, I hope you like the pics. There are so many excellent modellers on this site I hope that My little Fish passes muster. Here we go then. There is rather a lot. That's all folks. Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback and support along the way. Here is a link to the Work in progress. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234999461-my-first-wip-148th-scale-tamiya-fairey-swordfish-mk2/ All the best and Happy modelling you lot. John "The Spadgent" Edited July 4, 2017 by The Spadgent 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 That turned out well. Great finish. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Beautifully finished stringbag. If I can get my Airfix 1/72 scale Channel Dash Swordfish to look even half as good as yours I'd be well pleased. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Fantastic Stringbag, really nice work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Lovely! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Very nice job of a fantastic aircraft I followed the build thread and enjoyed it very much, i hope you post more in the future Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thats certainly going to take some matching, the detail looks great as well as the paint finish, particularly on those parts that are 'worn'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Love the aircraft...great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Fantastic result, with a very enjoyable wip thread to tell the story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddler Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's certainly a build to be proud of Spadgent, top marks !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's a beauty, I want one now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. It's great to hear from you all. The next build got decided last night. Let's just say it's a lot smaller than the fish. Edited April 12, 2016 by The Spadgent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 really nicely done finish , great build ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 That is superb! I never would have thought it was 1/72 scale either! You have a real talent. Fantastic work and wonderful presentation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 superb work looks fantastic, very nice job on the scheme and rigging and very nice finish... great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Very nice! What a great plane, next on my list for sure. Really liked the photos too! CF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 That is superb! I never would have thought it was 1/72 scale either! You have a real talent. Fantastic work and wonderful presentation! Thanks for the kind words but it is a 1/48 build. Tony "The Barons" build is a 1/72 fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I think you put a real one in a shrinking machine! Joy to look at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 The Swordfish isn't one of Tamiya easy kits indeed, but in the hand of a dedicated Modeller it turns into a museum model. And you did that spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luft46 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 That's a lovely old stringbag, always had a bit of a soft spot for these old girls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm late seeing this...and now late for work. A glorious piece John! The weathering and finish are just excellent-your WIP really shows off well the hard work and imagination that went into this. And a diorama to boot! Congratulations mate, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Like the Baron I've only just seen this, superb build and great photography, congratulations. RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Really enjoyed your build, certainly hope it's not your last wip on here. Looks stunning on the vase, really sets the model off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Brilliant mate. Not my scale personally, but as I've said before, a great build is a great build regardless of scale. Of course my opinion is influenced by the fact that it is my favourite scheme of one of my favourite aircraft. Nice presentation too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Lovely job, grubby where it should be. Great interior too. Mine is in the stalled pile, the intention was to do it in the RNHF scheme but I made a town halls of the paintwork. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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