Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) The first of my builds for this GB. I've actually been building this since the start of the GB, I just haven't documented it yet. This is the Special Hobby 1/48 kit in the Korean War boxing. I built the FR.1 version last year for the FAA GB and thoroughly enjoyed it, so this one was an obvious choice. Here is what you get in the box. The wheel bay and exhausts are supplied in resin. Also shown is the BarracudaCast canopy. Edited August 17, 2014 by Enzo Matrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have had some very bad experiences with resin wheel bays. They never seem to fit! The bay in the Firefly FR.1 fitted perfectly, which surprised me very much. This one is the same. I gave it a quick spray of Sky and a wash of MIG Productions Cold Grey Wash then in it went. The wings are now together with the radiators in place. There is some minor internal structure supplied and then the radiator shrouds fit over the front. You can see the shrouds fitted here. The fuselage is taped together and added for effect. This is quite an imposing model. It already really looks the part. It seems that this boxing is already out of production. That's a shame. Let's hope that Special Hobby re-release it soon. I could do with another for the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Scads of them over here. No 1/72 Firefly Is, though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It seems that this boxing is already out of production.What! Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!! I need this boxing.... Nice work by the way. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH93 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Scads of them over here. No 1/72 Firefly Is, though, There is, even got it in my stash Also mpm, only it is a mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 There is, even got it in my stash Also mpm, only it is a mark 1 I have a Mk I in my stash, too. But it's not enough! IT'S NEVER ENOUGH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Out of production already. That will sucks as I want one also. Following with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Any progress Enzo? I managed to pick one of these up in Hannants yesterday. They had 9 sitting on their shelves that they didn't know they had. Not sure if they have got them back on their site but worth looking into if anyone wants one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Any progress Enzo? I managed to pick one of these up in Hannants yesterday. They had 9 sitting on their shelves that they didn't know they had. Not sure if they have got them back on their site but worth looking into if anyone wants one. Oh yes! Definite progress. The decals are about to go on. If anyone wants one of these kits, I recommend that you should make very effort to get one before they all disappear. It's a lovely kit. and a 1/48 Firefly has a definite presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I think I see what you mean. It looks a beast even on the sprue. Looking forward to getting it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Enzo, Always good to see another Firefly in progress - it is a great looking aircraft. As far as the kit is concerned, I was intrigued by the third seat and alternate rear cockpit surround - "not for use" for a Mk IV or V but which shows, I assume, that Special Hobby have at least thought about producing an AS7 or U8 version.... One other thing I've noticed in building one of mine as a Mk IV with the additional "drop tank" style tanks is that all four parts are moulded as the same side of the tank - have a go at gluing them together and you'll see what I mean! Not a problem for a Korean War machine, but an unusual mistake....! Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 A few shots of the model being painted. I really should have posted these a few weeks ago. And with the stripes added. Pics of the completed item over the weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Love it.Seriously looking forward to building mine sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Finished! Well... "finished" if you ignore the lack of nav light covers, which seem to have gone astray... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Here's one I built earlier. The Mk.I was built for the FAA GB this time last year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very nice build Enzo, makes me feel like building more FAA stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very nice build Enzo, makes me feel like building more FAA stuff. It makes me want to build more Fireflies! I reckon a BPF Mk.1, a Korean War Mk.1 and an RCN Mk.1 should just about do me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great job on this. I hope my one comes out as well when I finally get round to building it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Great build Enzo Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Fantastic! It's looks great next to your Mk.1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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