Sabrejet Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 There was a lot of excitement after the release of Sword's FJ-2/3/3M kits but so far I haven't seen anyone building one (well apart from me that is ). Why so quiet? Anyone out there doing one or maybe a few? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes SJ, it is very quiet on the Fury front all the hullabaloo . You were the 'Pathfinder' in building that kit SJ, very informative. I did rush out and buy a number of the kits myself and they are now resting nicely with the 80+ Sabre kits I plan to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpk Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I posted the same question over on ARC in the jet forum and Paul Boyer posted a photo of his finished FJ-3 in VF-21 markings. Nice build. That's all I've seen so far. The Kitty Hawk quarter scale Fury is slated to be released this year. Hope soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, jpk said: The Kitty Hawk quarter scale Fury is slated to be released this year. Hope soon. One can hope and pray it shows up. Between an Fj-3 and an F-86H those two are my unicorn jets. I could die and be a happy modeler if i had built those two in 1/48th before i go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi SJ! I am awaiting the Caracal decals before embarking on it. Of course, they may not not what I'm seeking so in that case it'll be home printing never fear, it is scheduled for a build Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) I want to do a natural metal Marine FJ2 in the worst way, but it's been almost 30 years since I finished something, and I don't think I'm up to doing a metal finish airplane as my coming out of retirement build. Now, a Hurricane, Spitfire, or P-47D...I'm also with RR wanting to see what the Caracal sheet will have as choices. I also need to figure out how to post photos so I can share some of my oldies...do NOT want to be one of those who talks a good game but doesn't share their work. All the work I have seen on BM inspires me to get with the program. Besides, I'm running out of storage space for my unbuilt inventory. Sabre Jet has not only showed us the way, he's also raised the doggoned bar for the rest of us! Mike Edited February 25, 2018 by 72modeler corrected spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 2 hours ago, 72modeler said: I want to do a natural metal Marine FJ2 in the worst way, but it's been almost 30 years since I finished something, and I don't think I'm up to doing a metal finish airplane as my coming out of retirement build. Hello Mike ... Theres got to be a first time somewhere ? Just do it and if it doesn't work out you can strip the paint off and wait for another option? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 8 hours ago, 72modeler said: I want to do a natural metal Marine FJ2 in the worst way, but it's been almost 30 years since I finished something, and I don't think I'm up to doing a metal finish airplane as my coming out of retirement build. Now, a Hurricane, Spitfire, or P-47D...I'm also with RR wanting to see what the Caracal sheet will have as choices. I also need to figure out how to post photos so I can share some of my oldies...do NOT want to be one of those who talks a good game but doesn't share their work. All the work I have seen on BM inspires me to get with the program. Besides, I'm running out of storage space for my unbuilt inventory. Sabre Jet has not only showed us the way, he's also raised the doggone bar for the rest of us! Mike You're too kind. But I'm in a bit of a 'modellers block' period now: got about 4 kits on the go and suffering a bit of a lull in enthusiasm. Can't wait to see what Caracal (or anyone else for that matter) might do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpk Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 10:05 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: One can hope and pray it shows up. Between an Fj-3 and an F-86H those two are my unicorn jets. I could die and be a happy modeler if i had built those two in 1/48th before i go. I have three sets of the old Microscale Decals issues for the FJ-3 Fury. The decals are for VF's 173 and 124. Nice to have back ups if one set fails. It will be interesting to see which markings KH issues they fury's with. If all else fails there is the CA resin F-86H. Yes it is no doubt expensive but it is accurate. Same for me with the _3 Fury. If KH decides not to do the Fury I can always find another CA Fury. Also, some one asked the question re the Cutlass they were supposed to be doing and the KH rep said yes they are doing it. Just FYI for those that are interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sooooo. Sword Fury? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 35 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: Sooooo. Sword Fury? My apologies Sabrejet for hijacking your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: My apologies Sabrejet for hijacking your thread. No probs - I was in danger of joining in too! Fair points made though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I definitely plan on buying the Sword FJ-3M but who knows when I'll get around to building it. I still have the SH Sabre Hog to do. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpk Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 My apologies for getting carried away as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 I'm pretty sure there's room for a KH Fury arrival thread too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I've started bashing at a Sword FJ-3M. Seems a good kit so far. A bit stalled with that antenna behind the seat. It's a pretty obvious feature even though adding it would take the build out of OOTB territory. Built up a bit of the intake and nose with sprue melted in TET to adjust the shape per available references, primarily the old "In Action," a Detail and Scale recently acquired, and the Tailhook Topics blog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvi Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) I built the Sword FJ-2 already and posted an "in progress" on Hyperscale. It is a good kit n. I added a bit on it . http://www.clubhyper.com/forums/plasticpixframe.htm Here are a few shots of the completed model. I was able to muddle through . Steve Steve Edited February 27, 2018 by Corvi 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Looks good, Corvi! I picked up the FJ-2 at the same time as the -3M, but having completed only a couple NMF birds and no limited/medium run kits, I wanted to practice on the one that isn't NMF first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 27 February 2018 at 2:43 PM, Corvi said: I built the Sword FJ-2 already and posted an "in progress" on Hyperscale. It is a good kit n. I added a bit on it . http://www.clubhyper.com/forums/plasticpixframe.htm Here are a few shots of the completed model. I was able to muddle through . Steve Steve Very nice Martin Any sign of the Caracal set? Hoping for a FJ-3D Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 2:43 PM, Corvi said: I built the Sword FJ-2 already and posted an "in progress" on Hyperscale. It is a good kit n. I added a bit on it . http://www.clubhyper.com/forums/plasticpixframe.htm Here are a few shots of the completed model. I was able to muddle through . Steve Steve Thats a really nice Fury Steve. Nice to see a natural metal Fury for a change. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 It's on the list to get, but bills, dentist and the car have got in the way. Hopefully things'll calm down soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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