Hurricane63 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 ... without the Musketeer stripes. Been waiting since 1978 to build one of these, ever since I saw that Frog made a 1/72, so after a 30 year hiatus from modelling I got my chance. I thoroughly enjoyed making this - I know, a few errors, I shan't point them out - I know what they are. Also I know they didn't carry the torpedo - but it looks very, well... naval! Sorry abou the rushed photography I'll have to get a few tips from you guys, there's some great stuff on here, but I wanted to snap it before the cleaning lady came round - I have a Sea Fury that was 'dusted' once and never quite looked the same after she tried to repair it! I'd recommend this kit to anyone, went together a dream with a couple of exceptions - the wing roots need a bit of encouragement to line up with the corresponding fuselage - nothing that superglue and a firm hand can't deal with, also the rockets aren't great - not quite sure why they have to be made they way they are: with separate tails that don't fit very well (and keep breaking off). I wish I'd painted the EDSG first though - would have made masking much simpler. The Florry models dark wash worked quite well I think bringing up the surface detail (and showing up some 'issues' in my finishing too). This was my first time with Micro Sol / Set - which I also though worked well (despite me spilling most of both bottles about an hour after getting it home - those tall, thin, light plastic bottles are just asking to be knocked over by a klutz like me! The contra-prop does work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 She'll need those RATO bottles to get off the deck carrying that load! Said it a few times lately but us FAA fans are being treated with a fantastic selection of well made models in RFI over that last couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Very nice indeed This is certainly one of Trumpeter's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezra Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Lovely job! One of my favourite planes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Nice build, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Lovely! Right up my street! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 These always look great and yours doesn't disappoint either, well done on a cracking job. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane63 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thank's all. I really appreciate the encouragement, I did read somewhere that they couldn't take off without the aid of the RATOGS, when tooled-up they weighed the same as a DC-3 apparently! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 One of my favourites this plane, and the Trumpeter kit is really very good. You've done a crackin' job there, really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj prest Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 stunning! i still have my classic airframes one to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That looks great, excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Great job, really like the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Lovely job, and nice to see one without the stripes for a change. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) Lovely job, and nice to see one without the stripes for a change. Chris. - and with the wings spread. A small question - is the inner side of the tailplane fins dirty? Edited October 26, 2012 by pigsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham121 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Looks sweet, built the same one a couple of years ago, must say it is one of Trumpeter's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 A lovely looking Wyvern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very,very nice looking Wyvern !!! Great Job !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Great result! Regarding Microscale bottles - after similar accidents, I now sit them inside a roll of duck tape lying on its side - even if I do knock them down, they won't spill anything! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Really nice model. I agree with the comment of looking good without the Suez stripes. I will build mine without now... When I get around to it! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 One of my favorite postwar aircraft...it just looks so...wonky. Gorgeous build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W. Balmer Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Now that looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Sweet, sweet build. Really nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 That`s a sharp build, really nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Excellent job, now if only people would stop outbidding me on ebay, I could make one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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