jynski Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Question for the learned British guys. Which is the better kit for 1/48 scale. The Trumpeter or the Hobbycraft. I Want to do a nice kit in the EDSG/Sky RN scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) I'm a not that learned, I'm Australian and I have internal plumbing but: Trumpeter's fuselage has to many shape issues, the propellor sucks drop tanks are incorrect and the landing gear is laughable. Sea Furies are flush riveted, not what Trumpeter would have you beleive. Hobbycrafts kit is basic but resonably accurate Dannielle Edited May 7, 2011 by venomvixen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 She might be as described but she knows her Sea Furys! Wrong scale for me but there are some very good builds of the Hobbycraft one - especially those that use a lot of extra stuff. I'm a not that learned, I'm Australian and I have internal plumbing but:Trumpeter's fuselage has to many shape issues, the propellor sucks drop tanks are incorrect and the landing gear is laughable. Sea Furies are flush riveted, not what Trumpeter would have you beleive. Hobbycrafts kit is basic but resonably accurate Dannielle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Hobbycrafts model is older, more basic, but better shape wise. Trumpeters model is more state of the art in terms of moulding, but suffers from numerous problems - scooped cockpit sill shape, weird Mig-15 esque canopy, anemic proppellors, short thin nasty undercarriage, terrible wheels and squat 'orrible exhaust fairings, and underwing fuel tanks from the planet 'Crap'. Both fit very well. If I were to do another sea Fury I would go for Hobbycraft and tart it up with some of the aftermarket bits released for the Trumpeter kit. Aeroclubs prop blades are a great improvement if you can find them, and a squadron or falcon vac canopy would be an instant improvement too. regards Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 As mentioned, the Hobbycraft kit works out nicely, if some aftermarket is added, as I did with this one. Almark decals, now OOP Cooper Details cockpit, wheelwell and landing gear, along with a Falcon vacuform canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Degenhardt Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 hmm...reading this may be I should swap my Trumpeter Sea Fury for the Hobbycraft kit...? and btw: What is meant by "internal plumbing"? Ingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 hmm...reading this may be I should swap my Trumpeter Sea Fury for the Hobbycraft kit...?and btw: What is meant by "internal plumbing"? Ingo Danielle is one of our lady modellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Danielle is one of our lady modellers. I thought she meant that despite the fact that she lives in Australia, she has indoor bathroom fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm Australian and I have internal plumbing So, you colonials have finally got rid of the outdoor dunny! Anyone contemplating upgrading the Hobbycraft Sea Fury might want to take a look at Flightpath's resin/etched detail set, which is the one originally released by PP Aeroparts, IIRC. It's pretty comprehensive (I haven't got one yet, but I did examine it in Hannants one day). Here's a linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 As mentioned, the Hobbycraft kit works out nicely, if some aftermarket is added, as I did with this one. At the risk of slightly straying from the OP's enquiry... That's proper nice that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Degenhardt Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Danielle is one of our lady modellers. Oh, I see...should have read her signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I used the Trumpeter wings and Hobbycraft fuselage for my Sea Fury Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 So, you colonials have finally got rid of the outdoor dunny! Anyone contemplating upgrading the Hobbycraft Sea Fury might want to take a look at Flightpath's resin/etched detail set, which is the one originally released by PP Aeroparts, IIRC. It's pretty comprehensive (I haven't got one yet, but I did examine it in Hannants one day). Here's a linky Got rid of the dunny but I've still got the dreaded Australian dunny seat redback spider. His name is Trevor and I keep him in a jar. I've trained him to attack poms wot keep taking the piddle out of me Heres a very nice picture of an Australian Sea Fury (to keep it on topic) It has a different colour cowling as it has had a complete front end change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I've trained him to attack poms wot keep taking the piddle out of me Are you gonna post him to me? I hope he can survive the best attentions of the Royal Mail Back on topic (sorta), does anyone know if the Flightpath Sea Fury detail set still includes Sammy the stork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPFlightpath Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Back on topic (sorta), does anyone know if the Flightpath Sea Fury detail set still includes Sammy the stork? Sammy is still supplied! BTW - Sea Fury set currently out of stock - new stocks back in 2-3 weeks. Regards, David Parkins, Flightpath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Sammy is still supplied! Excellent! Thanks David. I may even get around to buying the set this year. I've only had the kit for about 17 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I built the HobbyCraft kit with significant aftermarket assistance. I am pleased at the outcome. I have seen the Trumpeter kit, and I am not sure it's as good (believe it or not) as the HC kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I bought a Kitech ripoff of the Hobbycraft. Nice and cheap and makes a good kit. Aftermarket decals are a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hobbycraft hands down. I'm doing one at present after the Trumpy one did a 'C on D' at my pleasure. Hobbycraft is older but accurate and with after market (I would recommend a canopy and wheels at least, wheel well also if anybody is going to see that bit) can be a great looking kit. Trumpeter kit is best avoided at all cost unless you want to replace every part and decals or fill in every 'rivet hole.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdecal Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi folks, Was the Seafury T20 fuselage longer than the standard Sea Fury FB11? The reason I ask is that I'm thinking of converting the hobbycraft into a 2 seater TT20 as seen on this site. http://www.thomasgenth.de/html/zieldarsteller.html It looks doable with a second canopy, scratchbuilt winch etc but I can't be sure from photos if the fuselage was longer or the tail higher? Anyone know? Regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Don't touch the Trumpeter one at all. It's all wrong except the tailplanes (They're probably suspect as well). As has been said by others, the Hobbycraft is older but more accurate (get a replacement canopy though). A bit of aftermarket bling will be worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Everybody knows that the Trumpy Sea Fury is just crap. But you know what? I don't care. V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Well, I can't see anything wrong with that, looks great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelhound Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I must second the motion that the Hobbycraft kit along with the Flightpath detail set is the cat's pajamas. If you've got the money, the Fisher resin Sea Fury in 1/32 can not be bettered by anything availble. Just another modelers opinion. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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