triumphfan Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 First aircraft posting on here for me. Picked up the Hobbycraft 1/32 kit very cheaply, it was the Desert fighter version so I bought an Xtradecal set so, at least, I could get an EDSG over sky aircraft. I also bought the Fisher prop as I was buying one of his excellent race car resin kits anyway, also got their FAA pilot figure as I was in for the postage cost from the US anyway. Pilot is currently a wip. The kit was fairly dissapointing and I would be heartbroken if I had paid RRP for it. Basically it is a lack of detail, there are not many parts in the kit. The canopy is moulded in one piece and the framing is engraved on the inside. I left it in one piece and just added masking tape belts to the seat as not much can be seen through it. I was puzzled by the wingtip lights being seperate parts but moulded in grey plastic? I made new parts from clear sprue. I am pleased with the end result though. I love the FAA aircraft and schemes so it is a welcome addition to my display cabinet. C&C is welcome, good or bad. Thanks, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm loving it! You should be really proud of yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Regardless of the kit's drawbacks you've done a fine job there. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's a well made model of a Sea Fury so gets my vote, regardless of the poor starting point it has finished up looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Conveys the grace and power of the S F admirably! Very competent modelling judging from the pics. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Now that is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Very nice job. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 That looks great, I built one of those as a break from my usual type of builds and it worked great, a very cheap and simple kit, but in the end it builds up well, nice job. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Looks Very Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 First class Fury there Steve....... You've produced a beauty...............Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Very nice- subtle weathering look good. I think that is the way to go- I think from now on all weathering on my work will be subtle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 That looks lovely to me. I picked up the desert one cheap, as well. Like you, I also ordered the Xtradecals and Fisher prop. While I was at it, I ordered the Fisher wheel well. When it arrived, however, I actually had the cockpit set in the wheel well box. Now I could have sent it back for a refund, except... the Fisher cockpit is a thing of beauty. I'll have to re-order the wheel well set at some point in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Always like the "Sea Fury" just something about it! Great build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Very nice build !! Great Job !!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 A very tasty example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated. Pretty sure my next build will be the 1/32 Tiger Moth. Want to replicate DF 112 flown by Classic Wings. I went up in her earlier this year, it was my 50th B'day prezzy from my better half. Cheers, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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