Graham T Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Finished & a really enjoyable process comes to an end! Beautifully cast resin with no bubbles, minimal clean up, plenty of spares provided for those parts likely to get lost or broken. Any problems were all my own making (such as the stripes of which I made a pretty poor job with endless remarking & touching up. The fuselage ones in particular are a bit patchy but I feel that lends a rather authentic "used" appearance that may be realistic!). I think I've got the u/c raked a little too far forward but who'll know. For anyone who has built this kit in the past, Fisher have made some changes; you specify whether you want open or folded wings at time of purchase, in the case of the former, the wings now come as a single fully assembled unit, for the latter (obviously) it comes in three parts. This does away with quite a lot of work but also the possibility of dropped flaps (curiously, the parts for this option are still included so maybe not?). Also, you get a beautiful cast section of a Centaurus that can be left exposed via open cowl panels. Decals, as with the rest of the kit, pretty faultless, two Korean FAA machines along with Canadian & Australian options. The only additions I used were brass tube for the pitot tube & cannon barrels & rod for the cowling support struts. A few pics, including a couple with it's Transatlantic cousins for comparison - the Trumpeter Skyraider & Bearcat kits. Edited September 5, 2016 by Graham T 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Just noticed the missing pitot tube on the port wing & pilot's step below the cockpit. Now rectified! Edited September 5, 2016 by Graham T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 very nice work indeed, that engine looks great... nice build.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Fantastic model(s)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 very nice work! Great looking planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Great job on that, really nice work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Really nice job on your Sea Fury and the Skyraider, Bearcat look great to, you have a nice collection there. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_110 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 That's some great work, I'm loving that engine detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_L Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Very fine build there Graham, really like the engine detail. Wouldn't worry about the stripes - were they really truly straight in real life, given they were applied quite rapidly ?(less so than for D-Day I imagine, but still...) Take care, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 You've signally failed to make a mess of this, meaning that we are forced to admire your entirely acceptable feat of excellence. It's just splendid. Well done! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Beautiful. The polished look of the paintwork looks so in scale, especially around the nose and spinner. I like that a lot. Edited September 5, 2016 by Orangesherbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks for the comments chaps. Just remembered one area that was particularly problematical - the underwing landing lights. They are a pretty poor fit & having left them off until after painting, I was unable to attach them & sand flush. A lot of carving & sanding of the parts later, they went in but not too well. I'll remember to attach them earlier on if I build another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Superb build, the first picture looks like a real one taken in a museum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Super model! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Nicely done Fisher Sea Fury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 That is great build, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Lovely work, looks top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 WOW! How did I miss this. Wonderful build. I've just finished a seafire and forgot to add the aerial, your fine build just reminded me to get one fitted.  Thanks for sharing  john. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That's one powerful looking beastie. You've done a great job with this one. Well built and beautifully painted and weathered, with just the right amount of sheen. I like this a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 My reaction when the first picture scrolled up was, awe.... Beautiful model. It's presence is startling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Top job. A stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Very, very nice really like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Wow. Just incredible. Totally amazing build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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