CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 When I was building my Sea Fury recently Phil ( @HP42 ) posted that he also had one part built along with a Firefly. I replied that I'd like a Firefly and Phil, very kind man that he is, asked if I'd 'help with his stash reduction problem' and sent me his duplicate. Thanks Phil - really appreciated and I hope you think I've done it justice. Here's some nostalgia for you: Encouraged by Phil I've also bought the Airwaves PE set. Built wheels up and wings out as usual so if someone would like the remaining PE bits PM me and it's yours. WiP here. The kit itself didn't give too many problems given its age. The transfers were another matter - they don't account for the bomb racks (I messed them up) and were a bit fragile. Using the transfers for the stripes was, er, interesting. Finished with Mr Hobby Aqueous on grey Stynylrez primer, finished with W&N satin vanish. DSCN0093 by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Thanks for looking. 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I know the troubles you went through with this only because I followed your WIP thread, Ced. It turned out great Ciao Edited March 11, 2017 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 What Giorgio said...!! Turned out nice again, Ced! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Great job Ced! the old Firefly still looks good after all these years. My Dad built this one for me when I was little and I have fond memory of this particular model as a result. The old school Airfix models still brush up well with a bit of TLC and your one proves it. cheers Greg Edited March 11, 2017 by GREG DESTEC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Having followed your travails on the decals of this handsome aircraft Ced I can only applaud loudly, so Bravo! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 When all is said and done, this Firefly looks stunning and all the woes you did encounter don't count any longer. Congrats! What's next? JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 2 hours ago, giemme said: I know the troubles you went through with this only because I followed your WIP thread, Ced. It turned out great Ciao 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: What Giorgio said...!! Turned out nice again, Ced! Keith Thanks Giorgio and Keith, especially for your support during the WiP woes! 1 hour ago, GREG DESTEC said: Great job Ced! the old Firefly still looks good after all these years. My Dad built this one for me when I was little and I have fond memory of this particular model as a result. The old school Airfix models still brush up well with a bit of TLC and your one proves it. cheers Greg Thanks Greg - she's certainly a nostalgic build and oooh, that box art! 42 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Having followed your travails on the decals of this handsome aircraft Ced I can only applaud loudly, so Bravo! Tony thanks Tony - your help and support were greatly appreciated, as always 30 minutes ago, DAG058 said: Very nice. Thanks DAG058, very kind. 28 minutes ago, jean said: When all is said and done, this Firefly looks stunning and all the woes you did encounter don't count any longer. Congrats! What's next? JR Thanks JR - very wise and kind words My next effort is a DH Hornet Mk 1 for the DH GB. Be very pleased to have your company 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 You made a classy job of this elderly Airfix classic Ced She's a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks Bill, very kind of you and glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Turned out very nice Ced, really looks the part. You were brave to use the decals for the stripes. You mention they didn't allow for the bomb racks, generally speaking the bomb racks didn't have the stripes of the serials on them, they were attached to wing after the wing markings were applied. There are so many variables with the stripes, some had them further outboard on the wing. Very nice result, and tempting me to make one now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well done, given the amount of work you had to put in. What's next? Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great pics! And I think you really came out on top again Ced. With the canopy on she's a real stunner. Bravo. Johnny decal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 In the end ced a super job ,makes it all worth while, Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Stunning job in and old dog of a kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great job on an 'oldie', it's always nice to see them being built. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 That ended up as another win Ced, the stripes turned out great too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLurker Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 One of my favourite aeroplanes and beautifully done to boot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Lovely result, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 2 hours ago, 71chally said: Turned out very nice Ced, really looks the part. You were brave to use the decals for the stripes. You mention they didn't allow for the bomb racks, generally speaking the bomb racks didn't have the stripes of the serials on them, they were attached to wing after the wing markings were applied. There are so many variables with the stripes, some had them further outboard on the wing. Very nice result, and tempting me to make one now! Thanks James Great extra info on the bomb racks too - makes sense. If only that was in the instructions. I'll remember next time. 1 hour ago, tonyh said: Well done, given the amount of work you had to put in. What's next? Tony Thanks Tony My next effort is a DH Hornet Mk 1 for the DH GB. Come on over! 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: Great pics! And I think you really came out on top again Ced. With the canopy on she's a real stunner. Bravo. Johnny decal. Thanks Johnny, very kind If I can find some decent tape that's the right width I'll never use the transfers again! I forgot to mention that I used my BluFix to secure and 'fill' the rear canopy, this time applying it with a brush before zapping. I like it. Needed a bit of paint but otherwise painless. 1 hour ago, Hewy said: In the end ced a super job ,makes it all worth while, Glynn Thanks Glynn, nice of you to say so 53 minutes ago, Christer A said: Stunning job in and old dog of a kit! Thanks Christer, very kind 50 minutes ago, Viking said: Great job on an 'oldie', it's always nice to see them being built. Cheers John Thanks John, i do like an oldie from time to time 44 minutes ago, Cookenbacher said: That ended up as another win Ced, the stripes turned out great too! Thanks Cookie, kind of you and glad you like it 43 minutes ago, TheLurker said: One of my favourite aeroplanes and beautifully done to boot. Thanks Lurker, glad you like it. I've had a picture of 201 on my desktop during the build and she's grown on me. 26 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Lovely result, Thanks Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Another fine addition to the ceiling Ced. You bashed an oldish kit into submission once again. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looks great aced, those stripes had more wrinkles than Nora Batty's stockings but you seem to have got it sorted. Another completion in the time it's taken me to open the box! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 She turned out a beauty in the end Ced, nice work mate Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Nice work on this old girl CED, an old favourite done proud. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Excellent job Ced,I forgot this kit was out there it's so long since I've seen it,would love a new Airfix offering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now