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Fabulous work. I love the finish. From the perspective of a tail sitter, I think I would be setting the model onto a base of some description. Something like an infographic base or a diorama base. Nose wheel can be fastened down either temporarily or permanently depending on your requirements (also makes the model easier to move, holding onto the base not the model). example of something I am working on:-

I would assume S1E for the scheme but I am no expert. I don’t know the markings but I am going to call @iang and @EwenS as people who might be able to help.

My understanding is that demarcation changed through the period of aircraft production, so you need to know the serial of the aircraft to know which demarcation. A good reference is this book.. https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/fleet-air-arm-camouflage-and-markings-9781905414086 @iang is the author. @EwenS also has a wealth of knowledge on the subject.. Below are some of my examples. It just so happens S1E. High demarcation straight. S1E. High demarcation with step (in front of tailplane). TSS Sky under surfaces. Low demarcation. Hope this helps..

Demarcation - oh the can of worms you are opening. High, high with a step, high with a curve, low…. best bet is talk to @iang …. That’s where I go…

I have been looking for 1/48 British Pacific Fleet aircrew for some time. Many flew in American style flight suits with British Mae West and Parachute harness. I think there is room for adaption of some of these figures to match the profile. Shorts and sandals would make it even easier. Does anyone know the availability of 1/48 heads?

Great work Stephen. Overall would you rate this kit better or worse than the SH offering?

Zoom in to see what might be the slinging point (for want of a better name) at the rear of the cowling.. SEAFIRES ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS FURIOUS AT SEA. AUGUST 1944.. © IWM (A 25075) IWM Non Commercial License

Belay that - no windows in 5he MkVI…

Alistair, Lovely work on your Wildcat. Love the way the office is turning out. Not sure about the MkVI but on the MkV there was a fuel tank under the pilot seat that stops you from seeing through the lower fuselage windows and out the other side. In fact I’m not even sure the MkVI had the windows but just in case - check it out..

Only just saw this GB. No idea how it escaped my attention. I would like to join if I may? Not sure what to build yet, I need to go through the 57 or so Fleet Air Arm pilots who won the BoB clasp and see if I can identify specific aircraft involved. I previously have built aircraft for, SLt Paul, SLt Jeram, SLt Gardner, SLt Cork, SLt Blake (Airfix Spifire & Hurricane in 1/48) so plenty of choices. Would like to have a crack at the Eduard Spitfire Ia, or Arma Hurricane I in 1/48 might also build another Fulmar, or if really pushed a Sea Gladiator. Or just maybe a Brendan Finucane Spitfire…….

Great finishing - well done..

If I recall invasion stripes were 18” wide. (18x25.4)/48 =9.5 mm.

Surely the best condiment for the bacon buttie is more bacon….

Tyres look unthreaded not sure about the hubs though. Exhaust look round not fishtail in this example. Same type as Hurricane maybe? THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. © IWM (A 6955) IWM Non Commercial License

The pilots of 5NFW seem to have worn American style flight suits with an extra pocket stitched to the lower leg and Mae West over the top. You could probably adapt this figure quite easily (or at least that’s what I am going to do in 1/48).. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AIMS24F001

Looking good there Roger. An aircraft only a Mother could love. Barracudas dropping SAP bombs operationally are, I believe, far more common than dropping torpedoes operationally…

Great job there Stephen. If it is any consolation I had the same issue when trying to flex the canopy of the SH Fulmar.. So many of these problems would be solved by a vac formed canopy set..

I have the 1/48 Hurricane IIb that I will be converting to a Sea Hurricane IIb by adding a spare Airfix Sea Hurricane keel and arrester gear. I have built a Sea Hurricane IIb before, a conversion of the Hasegawa kit but, this one looks like it may be a little easier. The Airfix keel looks like it should be a good fit..

Roger - Neglecting the Air Branch, shame on you!!. Well at least you are back and with a Barracuda too. My Dad was training to service Barracudas (Seafires, Corsairs) in ‘45 as part of a Mobile Naval Air Base (MONAB) to support Operation Olympic, he really didn’t like them. Being small he was expected to remove the oil filters and crawl in under the engine as it was quicker than removing the lower cowlings.. Anyway, if you don’t mind, and I know it’s early but, can I take up a seat at the bar here and follow your build? I have the 1/48 version in the stash any info will be useful. BTW origami or no origami?

Lovely job there Chris. Great finish..

Here you go Chris, longer shot showing the base (and the fact I haven't built the battery box under the base yet)..

Thank you to @jean, @bigbadbadge and @georgeusa for your kind words. As I say, it was a quick (for me) build. It is a bit rough and ready but I guess not too bad. The camouflage was sprayed freehand thus the soft edges which are probably too soft. I’ll add a photo of the aircraft on its base for Chris as I have a bit of a house style going on. I am going to start a 1/72 Costal Command Liberator GRV next. Again an inflight model, again I am planning to motorise. This time, mainly out of the box…

My first finish of the year. Just a quick simple OOB build to get my mojo back. I decided to do a wheels up model from the start, problem was I could not get a propellor effect I was happy with. Late in the day I retrospectively decided the best way to represent a spinning propellor is with a spinning propellor and motorised the model using a couple of old quadcopter drone motors powered by a 1,5v battery. Unfortunately because the wiring was not planned in from the start, it is a little untidy but I hope this does not detract too much. The aircraft represents Beaufighter MkVI V8881 FK*L of 219 Sqn RAF. On the night of 6th Sept '43 the aircraft was flown by Wing Commander Archie Boyd with Fl Alex Glegg as Navigator intercepted and shot down a He111. Model is the Tamiya 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter MkVI. The aircraft is painted using Colourcoats enamels. Markings are a mixture of box, generic and hand cut masks and painted Thanks for stopping by..

Thanks for your kind words @georgeusa the Avenger is the Hobby Boss kit. With a few extras..

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