gengriz Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) First model of 2012 and its pretty much finished. The folded option hides a lot of the detail, but I have so many other "spread" Swordfishes in my collection that the fold seemed too good to miss. The next one (and there WILL be more) will be spread. I am now making up a small diorama base for this, to ease moving it about and add a little context to the fold. It went together without any great drama - the cockpit requires a lot of care, both in assembly and working out a sensible painting sequence. Mine looks as though it has fitted perfectly, but I had some trouble getting the fuselage bottom to fit on one side, so it must be slightly too low somehow. The completed wing fold is very fragile - this will not be a kit for handling. Rigging was achieved with Lycra thread, superglue and holes made with a hot pin. I also used a small amount of Tippex as filler on the cowling joints. Getting the transfers to settle on the centre wing section and fuselage sides was a little bit alarming - I used some Kleer to "stick" them down, which worked OK on the fuselage, but less so on the wing-top numeral flag. All in all a VERY enjoyable build of a very nice kit. Thank you Airfix and here's to the next one! FredT Edited January 28, 2012 by gengriz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Oooh that's nice. I'll have to break my resolution and get one...or 2. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Now, that is a great build and I love the markings. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 A fine model. Can't wait to start mine now! I've heard nothing but praise for this kit, which makes a nice change from the clamour of dissent (often deserved) when a new kit is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Lovely job on a lovely kit! This kit is definitely near the top of my "must-have" list. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Very, very nice!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastieboy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Great job, must get myself one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakingModelsAgain Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Stunning rendition of an excellent kit! Must add one to the stash and actually build it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Lovely build, I'll be picking up one of these at the Milton Keynes show, can't wait. Just have to invent a machine that can stop time so I can build all of my stash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Fantastic, a lovely build of a lovely kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 A real stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Great result and a lovely finish Fred. I'm looking forward to your next (few) Swordfish. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Very Nice model! This is one class kit isn't it! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Gee those Airfix boys are coming up with some very nice kits these days. Very nicely produced kit that is magnificently built. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Very nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That is really stunning can you tell us what paints you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 That is really stunningcan you tell us what paints you used? Thanks all. I used Humbrol Metalcote (the Dull Aluminium) for the silvered parts (Humbrol 11 looks too bright and in any event I haven't had a good tin since the 1990s!) and 127 (US Gull Grey) for the Cerrux panels. The cockpit, although you can't really see it, is painted with Xtracolour interior grey-green. FredT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOAN Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 SUPER NICE !!!!! I WANT THE SAME ! cheers O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Now you've done it! I've been avoiding this kit, even though it is a superb example of the new Airfix, because I think rigging is an evil sport directed by Old Scratch himself. But you've shown just how fantastic this kit looks, and with the wings folded even! I'm gobsmacked (we Yanks love that word once we learn it - that and bespoke). Well done!! You've now caused me to spend even more of my kid's inheritance by ordering one of these gems! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj prest Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 very eyecatching paint job, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oh thats rather good, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 that's lovely Fred ..what's the secret to the 'hot pin' method? How is the pin still hot by the time you get it to the plastic? You did the holes presumably before construction/painting ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That's an excellent result !! Does the wing fold come as a kit option, or did you get busy with the modelling knife? Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) ..what's the secret to the 'hot pin' method? How is the pin still hot by the time you get it to the plastic? You did the holes presumably before construction/painting ? cheers No great secret - the kit goes into the kitchen, the pin is held in a pair of pliers, heated up on the cooker gas ring until red and plunged into the holes (pre-marked with a pen). That's an excellent result !! Does the wing fold come as a kit option, or did you get busy with the modelling knife?Ronnie Its an option in the kit, the only thing you see on mine that doesn't come with the kit is the rigging. FredT Edited January 30, 2012 by gengriz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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