old thumper Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 42 minutes ago, Rob G said: One wonders how a Swordfish could have possibly hunted an E-boat, unless it lay in wait and ambushed them- I'm fairly certain that an E-boat is faster than a Swordfish... (Poor old Stringbag, she don't get no love.) That's looking pretty darn fine Steve! I think Swordfish sneaked up on E-boats during the dark using radar, I don't think they were used against them in daylight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi folk's a little more on the Swordfish tonight,upper wing added,once thoroughly dry I'll add the outer strut's I just find this the easiest method with this kit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 And upper wing painted and engine dry brushed also wheel's added now left to dry as I'm off to work! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Looks great Steve. I like it. I like it a lot! Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 minute ago, GREG DESTEC said: Looks great Steve. I like it. I like it a lot! Cheers Greg Thank's Greg,it's not a bad kit apart from the upper wing assembly which may be down to me although I've had trouble with all three I've built,still always the rigging to enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Hi folk's,outer struts slipped intoplace beautifully,all painted and upper wing glossed for decalling,started to paint the rocket's too. Edited November 22, 2017 by stevej60 added photo. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Very nice so far Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz75 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Nice, very good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Ah yes the inevitable disaster! got the prop and engine cowl fitted and thought last job of the session finish the starboard codes then I can start the rigging and they've vanished! Hunted hi and low must have accidently been binned when clearing up so I'm going to try and cut up some decal's to try and make the NH-F if I get away with it on with the rigging,if not I'll not bother with any rigging and pop her in the Gallery as is. Edited November 26, 2017 by stevej60 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Morning folk's,I think this is a save,I cut up an old decal to make the starboard codes and I'm happy with them so matt coat is next on the list. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Good job on the decals Steve. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Arniec said: Good job on the decals Steve. Cheers, Thank's Arnold,not having checked properly look's like I've got them the wrong way round ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Morning folk's,rocket's added and just matt coated her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, stevej60 said: Thank's Arnold,not having checked properly look's like I've got them the wrong way round ! Are you sure about the decals being wrong? I did a bit of research and it looks like the document AMO A926/40 (12 December 1940) 'Aircraft Colouring and Recognition Markings' seems to have originally said: Code letters are carried by service types in operational units, and operational training units. The two code letters, and one letter to indicate individual aircraft, are to be painted in grey paint and placed before and behind the roundels on the fuselage. The, code and individual letters may be placed two before and one behind the roundels or vice versa. If fact, one of my favourites, the Airfix P-40 Kittyhawk has 'Y-GA' on one side and GA-Y' on the other. Good old 'JE-J' had that on both sides but I thought that was because it was especially written that way for Johnny Johnson. However, an update ' The order quoted above has been amended to AMO A687/41 issued on 28 August 1941, A.664 Camouflage, Colouring and Markings of Aircraft (2 July 1942) said: Code letters and Special markings.-(i) In addition to national markings, code letters are carried by service types in operational units and operational training units. The two code letters, and one letter to indicate individual aircraft, are to be painted in the appropriate colour and placed before and behind the roundels on the fuselage... Maybe you can say that the ground crew had not received the update?? Edited December 1, 2017 by Ventora3300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Ventora3300 said: Are you sure about the decals being wrong? Many thank's I was going off a couple of build's I'd seen of the kit as even the box guide only shows the port side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi folk's I decided in the spirit of my approach to this GB to leave the rigging of until a later date,so for now I'm calling her done. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Yike's! Darth Vaders Stringbag! That's the first time I've seen one done in that scheme. It gives the old girl a whole new look. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 You must rig her Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ratch said: You must rig her Steve I probably will Ratch,after Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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