Alan Hooker Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Recently finished this dinosaur of a kit. OOB apart from some simple Tamiya tape belts. Rescribed some of the detail, and EZ line used for the rigging (y) 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 You've done a grand job with an old kit there, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Nicely done! I've always had a soft spot for this kit, ever since my mate built one in the early 80's. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 You've turned a sow's ear into a silk purse. very nice. Having just finished one (in SAAF camo) I know what you had to deal with. My hat is off to you! I read somewhere that the kit is actually an original un-released Merit kit from the dark ages, touched up a bit and released by Airfix in the the not quite so long ago. It would be nice if Airfix did a retouch again - the basics are there but there are areas that need work - you know what I mean. Kudos for a suprlative build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The original Kit Builder Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I first built this kit when it was first released biggest part of 40 years ago and remember it with mixed feelings. It needs quite a bit of work, but, will give you a satisfying end product and with this one, you should be very satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Fantastic - indeed a brilliant job done of a beautiful aircraft. Would be amazing if Airfix did a new tooling for us (wishful thinking I suspect)........ BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hooker Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Many thanks for the kind comments, peeps. Very much appreciated (y) And I couldn't agree more. Airfix need to do a new tooling. I'd buy a shed load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Very nice indeed, never built one but after reading the other comments you have done a grand job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 You've turned a sow's ear into a silk purse. very nice. Having just finished one (in SAAF camo) I know what you had to deal with. My hat is off to you! I read somewhere that the kit is actually an original un-released Merit kit from the dark ages, touched up a bit and released by Airfix in the the not quite so long ago. It would be nice if Airfix did a retouch again - the basics are there but there are areas that need work - you know what I mean. Kudos for a suprlative build. I have the old merit / pyro kit and they would appear to be the same, although the merit / pyro kit is in shiny silver plastic, as was all the rage in those days no doubt ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Very nice model Fury there, Alan - I really like it. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 That is a very good job, and it's such a lovely aeroplane! Were the kit decals good? They look cracking on, but you might have had to sweat blood... This is a warmed-over unreleased Merit tool. The Inpact/Lindberg/Pyro mould is a different beast. Similar, but it's different in dimensions and shapes here and there. It's got very nice crisp detail. I've been pondering cross-kitting them, because the main flaw with the Inpact original is that it's too short, but I think with some cuts at the interface between the metal panels and fabric covered area that problem could be corrected with the Airfix bits... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I have the old merit / pyro kit and they would appear to be the same, although the merit / pyro kit is in shiny silver plastic, as was all the rage in those days no doubt ! Cheers Pat Not quite. The Airfix kit is supposed to be related to a Merit kit but the Inpact / Pyro kit is completely different. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931354-airfix-148-hawker-fury-i/ Edited March 2, 2016 by Work In Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 That is a very good job, and it's such a lovely aeroplane! Were the kit decals good? They look cracking on, but you might have had to sweat blood... This is a warmed-over unreleased Merit tool. The Inpact/Lindberg/Pyro mould is a different beast. Similar, but it's different in dimensions and shapes here and there. It's got very nice crisp detail. I've been pondering cross-kitting them, because the main flaw with the Inpact original is that it's too short, but I think with some cuts at the interface between the metal panels and fabric covered area that problem could be corrected with the Airfix bits... bestest, M. Hi M Thanks for the Intel, it sounds like you are talking yourself into a project there ! Not quite. The Airfix kit is supposed to be related to a Merit kit but the Inpact / Pyro kit is completely different. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931354-airfix-148-hawker-fury-i/ Thanks WIP I've never put the 2 side by side, Lovely job Alan Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 That is a lovely little thing. Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Superb job on the old girl Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Great looking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 A beautifully built model! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Wonderful build of a classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hooker Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thanks again for the generous comments, peeps. Means a lot (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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