Selwyn Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Just recieved this kit in the post. Looks pretty awesome, far better than the old Matchbox effort, and a good selection of Korean war marine schemes. Gluepot out tonight! Selwyn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Photos please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Photos please... enzo how did i know you would say that! i will if I can work out how to post pictures on here, I always fail when I try! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 enzo how did i know you would say that! cos I'm predictable er.. consistent. My kit arrived today, courtesy of Mike at MJW Models. Superb service as always. It surprised me somewhat. I didn't expect the aircraft to be quite that big. It's not quite as long as an F/A-18 but has a slightly greater wingspan. That's going to present a bit of a challenge when painting. A single colour paint scheme can look very bland. It's not too much of a problem on small models but becomes more of a problem the bigger the model. I'll have to consider how I can break up the colour. I have some ideas. I want to build this for the Korean War GB, if it gets up. But I can hear it calling to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 cos I'm predictable er.. consistent. My kit arrived today, courtesy of Mike at MJW Models. Superb service as always. It surprised me somewhat. I didn't expect the aircraft to be quite that big. It's not quite as long as an F/A-18 but has a slightly greater wingspan. That's going to present a bit of a challenge when painting. A single colour paint scheme can look very bland. It's not too much of a problem on small models but becomes more of a problem the bigger the model. I'll have to consider how I can break up the colour. I have some ideas. I want to build this for the Korean War GB, if it gets up. But I can hear it calling to me... Apparently they have done a banshee as well! Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvrle Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 There are some photos here: http://www.swordmodels.cz/sw-72074-f3d-skyknight/detail-100/ The Banshee is announced, isn't out quite yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 How does the crew get into the cockpit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 The top of the canopy would slide backwards to allow entry into the aircraft. There is a pic on page 45 of Naval Fighter Aircraft 4 on the Skyknight. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 The top of the canopy would slide backwards to allow entry into the aircraft. Thanks Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 The top of the canopy would slide backwards to allow entry into the aircraft. There is a pic on page 45 of Naval Fighter Aircraft 4 on the Skyknight. Robert Wasn't there some sort of escape tunnel between the seats? I understand to abandon the aircraft the crew could slide down and out of the cockpit as it didn't have ejection seats. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 How does the crew get into the cockpit?If you see in the photo the black line going up shows the crew steps and the way to the top to entry via the slding canopy. Wasn't there some sort of escape tunnel between the seats? I understand to abandon the aircraft the crew could slide down and out of the cockpit as it didn't have ejection seats. Selwyn Yes, that was the quick way out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavDoc Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anyone finished one of these kits yet? Any fotos posted anywhere of WIP or finished models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anyone finished one of these kits yet? Any fotos posted anywhere of WIP or finished models? I'm waiting for the Korean War GB before I start mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datguy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anyone finished one of these kits yet? Any fotos posted anywhere of WIP or finished models? Take a look here: http://z15.invisionfree.com/72nd_Aircraft/index.php?showtopic=4785 for Drewe's completed work. For the Facebook compliant the WIP photos are here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.255707484606142.1073741865.154889281354630&type=1 DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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