Proper Plane Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Hello! After Spitfire build has been completed, I decided to make a new model - Fairey Swordfish. So, I have: Model: Tamiya 61099 Resin parts: CMK 4063, engine Vector Photo-etched: Eduard 49212; Tamiya TA61069 I would be grateful for any help - especially I need of good quality drawings and walkarounds. Thank you! Edited June 1, 2016 by Proper Plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Britmodeller! http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234957719-fairey-swordfish/ Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) IIRC this strange ring in front of the engine (betwwen pistons and propeller) appears in the museal examples and in the Tamiya kit, but I've never seen it in WWII photos. versus: Edited June 1, 2016 by GrzeM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Plane Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Oh! Thank you friends for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 one tip re the Tamiya rigging ( I've now built 2 of these - and love the kit) . If building with the wings folded it is best ( if awkward) to fix the rigging in place with the wings attached. It also helps to glue just one end and leave the other " floating" if possible. The etched metal rigging is stiff and adding the wings to the spars can add some stress and flex into the plastic parts which can then cause some rigging to slacken and others to tighten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Good choice sir. Here is my WIP for the very same kit. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234999461-my-first-wip-148th-scale-tamiya-fairey-swordfish-mk2/ Hopefully it'll point out some of the pitfalls I encountered. Hope it helps. All the best with that wonderful string bag. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Sorry to butt in but is Airfix channel dash set A50147 the new moulds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 IIRC this strange ring in front of the engine (betwwen pistons and propeller) appears in the museal examples and in the Tamiya kit, but I've never seen it in WWII photos. I was given the opportunity last year to get up close and personal with the RNHF aircraft at Yeovilton, Swordfish W5856 in particular. My contact mentioned in passing that when Tamiya took references from the flight's aircraft, they slavishly copied the modern fire extinguisher system on the engine. Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sorry to butt in but is Airfix channel dash set A50147 the new moulds? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Plane Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thank you, friends!My little update: I've made a new slats by aluminium foil and separate the ailerons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Plane Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Does anybody know if the bottom side of upper wing was painted in black in fact? Edited June 13, 2016 by Proper Plane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 If fitting wings extended watch out for lower wing droop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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