Paul A H Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Here is my recently completed Airfix Swift. For some reason I was unable to get hold of this kit locally, so ended up having to order one online. It is finished with my usual mixture of Gunze and Tamiya acrylics, thinned with cellulose thinners and with Tamiya gloss and flat coats for final preparation. AK washes were used for panel lines, some of which are less distinct than others. The kit itself was fairly average in terms of buildability. Relatively little filler was used (just for the fuselage seam) but the fit of the cockpit wasn't great and there is very little room for the much-needed nose weight. The canopy is quite fiddly too, but it went on alright in the end. 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Beautifully done.Excellent camo work. Very clear canopy too, well done. Edited May 14, 2017 by Builder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Lubely jubely! Clean and beautifully masked and painted , decals seem to have gone on well and I see no problems with that lovely clean canopy. Definitely a keeper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Great looking Swift there Paul, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looks great - I thought it was 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just sublime! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy341 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Fantastic looking build with an exquisite paint job. I have one of these hidden away in my stash - was thinking of parting with it due to having too many to build and am running out of space! kind regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Top notch build - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very nice and so well made 😊 I have one started myself 😊 would like Airfix to do one in 1/48😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks for the kind words everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Beautiful job, especially the subtle shading of the camouflage - well done!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice Swift! The more I see such beautiful Swifts - the more I incline to add this bird to my collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 That really is a bit special Paul. Lovely in every respect. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 A very nice looking Swift. You've done a fantastic job of the painting and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 looks great, nice job.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Now that looks lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Great finish on that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovac Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice plane and beatiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Good looking aircraft! Concerning cockpit, is it the "bang seat" from the kit with belts or... ? For sure makes an good looking bang seat much as well for an Swift! Cheers! /André Edited May 18, 2017 by Andre B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi André It's the seat from the kit, but with extra details from the Eduard photo etched set. Best Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Superb build and finish Paul,excellent paintwork and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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