The Spadgent Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Hello and welcome to this RFI of my latest venture into plastic. This build is of "The Airfix Seafire FR47 in 1/48th scale". It was a wonderful kit to build there were a few fit issues and the wing if done folded needs some scratch building but most if not all can be done OOB, in fact, looking back this one is OOB, I scratched a few items which I will list in a sec but other than that I didn't buy any extras and I'm really happy with the result. The name "up and down like a brides nighty" refers to the configuration of one wing up and one wing down. just so you don't think I'm a perv. Here's the WIP if you didn't catch it live. Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way with this one, it was a great build and I'm sad to see her finished, but as with all good thing they must come to an end. I hope it stands up to inspection from you lot. I'm not 100% happy with the photos as I didn't get to take them outside as planned. 'twas wet in the Midlands today. So without further ado I shall begin. The build as I said was pretty much OOB, I scratch built the internal cameras. left the canopy as is (I know its a tad high) but micro meshed the hell out of it to get shiny. Scratch build the bullet proof part in the canopy. fuse wire aerial. cut the rear flaps to add interest. And I think that was it for modifications. She was painted (airbrush) and (hairy stick) using Tamiya and Vajello acrylics. I did truHumbrol but if you followed the WIP that can be found here (I'll add a link in a sec) you will know the story of that nightmare. There are a ton of pics as I couldn't quite get the right light but hey that's what RFIs are all about right?........right? Ladys and Gentlemen may I introduce my latest............ Phew, and there we are. Looking at the shots on my daughters laptop I'm actually more happy with them. I hope you all enjoy the model as much as I did building and photographing her. I have started another build here, should you wish to tag along. It's going to be BIG! Take it easy guys and I hope all of you who went or are going have a wonderful time at Telford. See you all on the other side and as always. Happy Modelling. Johnny Seafire. Edited September 6, 2017 by The Spadgent 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 What a cracker. I've been following your build with interest and you certainly didn't disappoint. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 A really great Seafire. A gem !!! Congratulations. Polo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Gorgeous! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Great build, great finish. Just needs Airfix to make a 1/48 Sea Fury to go with it now.....oh wait? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice Spad-dude! A quick question without trawling the wip - are the stripes decals or paint? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 1 hour ago, FIGHTS ON said: Great build, great finish. Just needs Airfix to make a 1/48 Sea Fury to go with it now.....oh wait? Thanks. only 12 months to wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Well that worked out well in the end and you didn't even need my offer of spares. Nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Tony Oliver said: Nice Spad-dude! A quick question without trawling the wip - are the stripes decals or paint? Thanks boss. I used the decals provided. Cut em back a bit but other wise they were pretty ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Super 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis61 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Fantastic looking model, the photos are superb. I kept seeing this on the WIP but never opened it...regret that now! Will have to trawl back through and check out some of the techniques you used. Inspirational. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Looks awesome! Love those contra-rotating props! Impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Absolutely stunning John ! It's a really powerful looking beast, the weathering gives it a real 3D effect. I agree that it would look amazing with a Sea Fury for company TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Wow, thanks guys. I think I see a sea fury in my cards. Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Finished beautifully Johnny,great WIP and love the photographs too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Wow - what a great build - always loved this scheme and you nailed it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squibby Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Nice work mate, turned out a treat Enjoyed following along your WIP, with all it's trials and tribulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 How the hell did I miss this one? Not my favourite aircraft but what a superb job you have done on this one - well done, mate! Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Splendourous naviation. That has just turned out peachy. Smashing work John, the wing-fold just makes it. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hello, Veeery nice job, really like it. Pretty fine weathering too. Congratulations. With her, a firefly Mk I will be more appropriate than the Sea Fury . Look forward to see and appreciate the next one. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 No one thinks you're a perv. Johnny Brides-Nighty................................. Told ye it was smate back in th'WIP,it's still smate. Der Eine-Nul-Neun shall be ein cracker Von Schmallhausen,othervise ve vill send Herr Flick unt Helga to deal viz you. Alles Klar? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Great Seafire, weathering is spot on too, as are the pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks you lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Very nice, great weathering... looks like it's had a hard life. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 All pictures updated enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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