dadgaddad Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Inspired by the display at the Cosford show this year, I decided to have a go at this Sea Fury. When an FAA group build was being suggested I thought that I would give it a go. The build will be OOB although I have the Aeroclub undercarriage which I may or may not use. Scheme will be Lt. Carmichael's famous "Mig killer" WJ 232 of 802 Sqn. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Welcome to tge GB, enjoy your entry. I like a back story to a subject, might have to google this one as not familiar with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The cockpit is a simple resin tub with everything moulded in one piece except for the stick and IP. Apart from the seat belts everything is black and details were drybrushed with a little silver. Not much is visible with the canopy in place so I haven't done anything fancy in here. The wheel wells are also resin and have been painted silver although I might paint them in something resembling zinc chromate primer. Edited August 31, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The cockpit and engine fitted into the fuselage. There is virtually no detail on the engine but it is almost completely hidden by the spinner. Fitting is largely by guesswork, especially the engine, so lots and lots of dry fitting and double checking went on. At the back, the piece which holds the rear wheel is held temporarily in place with blu-tak. We'll be coming back to this bit later. Paint is a random little pot of black acrylic, probably Airfix. Edited August 31, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Fitting the fuselage together was an interesting experience. No locating pins so again loads of testing and dry fitting required. The fit overall was close but needed a fair bit of trimming in places, especially here Here's the culprit, this needed some serious trimming before the fuselage would close. Getting there. Finally together. Edited August 31, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Typical of the fit of most parts in this kit; close but needing work. However, the instructions aren't entirely clear on this point and in the kit's defence, I decided these might be the wrong way up and turned them round. Still didn't help much with the fit and I ended up cutting off one tab completely. The blades needed a bit of cleaning up. The wings seemed to be too thick in the middle which left a large gap all around the edge of the wingtips. This required a lot of careful scraping and sanding before the edges met. Considering how the rest of it had gone together I was expecting lots of trouble attaching the wings to the fuselage but it went together pretty well with only a little trimming needed. Quite a bit of filling was needed where the wings met the bottom of the fuselage. The wing root could probably be better but there comes a point where you are only going to make things worse by continuing so I decided that just a little sanding and shaping with a round file would be enough. Primed with Halfords grey plastic primer which went on a treat and my attempt at pre-shading. Not bad for my first real attempt but I'm concerned I might have over done it a little. We shall see. So this is where she is at present, going to see if I can't get a few coats of Humbrol 90 Sky on her today. Edited September 1, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Regardless of how badly those parts were fitting you have suddenly created a Sea Fury in very short order. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Managed to get some colour on this morning. I'm pretty happy with the result although the photos make it look a little dark. It might need another light coat, we'll see. Edited September 1, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Working on the undercarriage. All pretty straightforward really, Humbrol 27001 Metal Cote with a black/brown wash then a little dry brushing with the 27001 after. Hmm, might need a bit more work on those wheels. Edited September 8, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Disaster strikes! No build is complete without a visit from the Carpet Monster and last night I discovered that he had swiped one of the u/c legs. As I didn't notice it go I can only assume that it's in the house somewhere. It's not a complete disaster as I still have the Aeroclub parts but it's stil a PITA. Must keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Sorry about the attack by the vicious Carpet Monster, but looking good! The Sea Fury has always been one of my favourite aeroplanes - probably the best-looking radial-engined fighter ever. It's so streamlined and graceful that you don't realise how big it is unless you've seen one in person. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) So the Carpet Monster thought he could trick me by hiding bits in the instructions, did he? Mind you, having spent the best part of three days looking for this piece I have decided I might use the Aeroclub u/c after all as the kit parts look decidedly weedy next to them . Edited September 11, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Talking of things that might not be used, I decided early on not to fit the under wing tanks as I think they look a little clunky. Flushed with success after my triumph over the CM I thought I would put them together anyway, just to have a look. That's when I realised that there are two great big locating lugs for them right in the middle of the wing which I hadn't removed. Taking them off now would mean repainting the underneath which I don't want to do so now I'll have to fit the tanks anyway.It's not a disaster, though, but might have taken some explaining. Actually, I've just realised I'm being really stupid as that is where the stripes will be going. Now I can't decide whether to fit them or not but at least I spotted this potential faux pas. The u/c is looking better now. Edited September 11, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Looking good, just one point as I have built this kit, its missing the vertical square tail hinge, which can be seen on the box art but for some reason they did not put it on the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Aha!!! I know that box and that Aeroclub undercart. Strangely enough,I bought the kit from Cosford show about 10 years ago and the Aeroclub undercart came from Crewe Millitaire. It loafed in my stash(occaisionally being looked at)until going to Acky. Good to see it being built after all these years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Good to see it being built after all these years. Sometimes I wish I hadn't started it only to find myself thinking about how to improve the next one! Then I stumble across this little beauty http://www.miniwing.cz/models_1_144/mini009/Hawker_Sea_Fury_FB11.htm and see that there could be a few more Sea Furies finding their way across my desk. Anyway, working on some of the small parts now. The u/c is done, the prop painted and the canopy fitted. Next big job is to get the EDSG on. Edited September 14, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Some of the small parts painted. This is the Aeroclub u/c which I have decided to use after all. The prop is finished and the tanks have had some work done and now need a final coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Upper surfaces painted EDSG and masking for the stripes applied. After painting the upper surfaces I carefully removed the masking, fully expecting the tape to take something off. Can you spot what it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Ouch Hope it's an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well, paint me blue (or EDSG), and call me Lefty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Managed to get a bit of time today so was able to paint the fuel tanks and the white for the stripes. I might be in danger of actually finishing this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 "Finish a kit" - what does this mean?! This is an alien concept to me. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Ok, ok, I couldn't resist a little sneak preview. They look a bit squint in the bottom shot but it's just the angle. Edited September 23, 2013 by dadgaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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