Viking Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 1:72 Airfix Every now and then I like to go into a mdel shop and just pick up something on a whim. The new tool Airfix kits, particularly the 1:72 kits, often appeal as the are small enough to be realtively quick builds while I am working on bigger projects, and also reasonably priced. I've always liked the Swordfish, and it needs no introduction other than to say it is an 824 Sqn machine from the Taranto raid. So here it is, a random choice bought and built just for the pure fun of it like when I was a kid! the kit comes with a torpedo handling trolley. And finally, a 'With something else' shot for comparison. A Tiggie, also 1:72 Airfix, which helps show how big the Swordfish was. Thanks for looking John 74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Viking,Your Swordfish is just GORGEOUS !!! Fantastic work you did there. Congratulations. Polo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Great build that nicely illustrates the "Stringbag".. Well done.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 You've really done this lovely kit justice with your build. It looks great and a fitting tribute to those crews who took part in this vital raid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) You`ve done a wonderful job there John and the Tiggie is a little beauty too,......great stuff! Cheers Tony PS- I like your rendition of Sky Grey. Edited December 17, 2016 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Who'd have thought? Building models can be fun!! Great work - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 great stuff...the realism of the tyres are good..any tips? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Absolute perfect ! Nice idea to compare the size with the Tigermoth!! May I ask what you took for rigging? Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Great job on her John looks a winner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Very nice indeed! Nice idea to compare with the Tiger Moth too.. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Delightful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 15 hours ago, Viking said: And finally, a 'With something else' shot for comparison. A Tiggie, also 1:72 Airfix, which helps show how big the Swordfish was. That's a real eye-opener! I consider myself familiar with both types but had never comprehend the size difference. Great to have it made apparent with two fine models! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 She's a real beauty John, excellent work Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Beautiful work, both ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Looks great, which approach to rigging did you take? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Fantastic, and nice to see the size comparison with the Tiggie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 like that, very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Great job John. Bought for exactly the right reason but probably slightly better built than the ones from earlier in life? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Lovely build John, top quality finish as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Hello,John - My full compliments to you on both the Swordfish and the Tiger Moth.A great size comparison but both built and finished in your customary superb style.I love them both. Seasons Greetings to you. 👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 John.. What a GORGEOUS sweet little build. your Fairey Swordfish is STUNNING to look at and the finish is EXEMPLARY. The details are SUPERB... I LOVE it... KUDOS on a beautiful build... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thank yoiu for all the comments guys, it is much appreciated. I should add that by 'fun' build I mean just buy a kit on spec, take it home and build it 'out of the box' as soon as possible. Use no aftermarket and pick one of the marking options that are provided. I.e don't get hung up on 'improvements' , just knock it out as the manufaturere intended. Save all your deeper efforts for more serious builds! 23 hours ago, steve4536 said: great stuff...the realism of the tyres are good..any tips? Steve, I paint tyres Humbrol 67 Panzer grey, and when dry stick the wheels on a cocktail stick and rotate them in a fine airbrushed mist of Tamiya xf-57 Neutral grey. the idea is to get a contrast between the sidewalls and the 'tread' area. 22 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: Absolute perfect ! Nice idea to compare the size with the Tigermoth!! May I ask what you took for rigging? Andy 7 hours ago, Ragtag said: Looks great, which approach to rigging did you take? Rigging is done with Maxima Chameleon 2.5 lb fishing line, secured into blind holes in the bottom wing, and pulled tight throgh holes drilled right through the top wing. The top wing is only painted once the excess lines are trimmed off and any blemishes made good. Thanks agian, John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Another cracking build John, lovely finish again! And I love the comparison with Tiggie! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Great looking Swordfish, and as others have mentioned, I'm surprised at the largeness of it. Must have something to do with being a bi-plane. The Tiggie looks very nice too, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Great result and philosophy. A great thing about modelmaking is being able to compare aircraft side-by-side. I parked a recently finished Halifax in the cabinet next to a Vildebeest... and it's interesting how close in size they are! Guess you need a lot of wing to lift a torpedo with only 600-odd horsepower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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