NAVY870 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 43 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Passing interest in Sea Venoms? you're kidding me, right, Steve? Mike Whats your point?😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 6:44 AM, NAVY870 said: The blue used on WH.588 and WH.589 was most definitely Oxford blue. The repaint was covered under an STI as opposed to the normal RANAMO that covered the aircrafts scheme. I had the opportunity to read the STI and can confirm Oxford blue was the stated colour. Sea Blue and GDSB have been mentioned but these were American colours and the RAN at the time was using the British colours.  The aircraft painted in the 155 scheme in the lower set of the above photos (parked alongside Firefly 245) is not WH.589 but is the ex Iraq air force Fury owned at the time by a fine gent named Bruce Andrews. It lived with us at the RAN Historic flight for a few years I believe its actually WE.729  Regarding the gear questions Gear doors are underside colour inside and out Main and tail wheel hubs are silver paint Tail wheel well is Hawker yellow Leg is underside colour. Thanks for that information Steve - any thoughts on what you think is the closest to Oxford Blue as used by RAN in the model paint world?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 52 minutes ago, CJP said: Thanks for that information Steve - any thoughts on what you think is the closest to Oxford Blue as used by RAN in the model paint world?  I'm only a tablet and it's not ideal Recently posted was that Colour coats RAF roundel blue, the dark wartime one, is matched by Bsc Oxford Blue. IRCC @Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies  will be able to add more on this I hope,  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, CJP said: Thanks for that information Steve - any thoughts on what you think is the closest to Oxford Blue as used by RAN in the model paint world?  Humbrol makes a Oxford Blue, it looks spot on for the Oxford blue used on Wessex 31's and is damn close to the what was used on Sea Venom tip tanks. I would be fairly safe to assume the Furies were painted in what was available, the RAN being a government department would be too tight to spring for a different shade.  1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Anyone reading this thread should probably see this:Â https://youtu.be/-HDQ7Na7xM8. Absolutely brilliant. Â Justin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Gibson Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Late reply, Thanks Steve on the colours for the wheel wells, undercarriage etc.  Once again an excellent source of information  BG  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On ‎6‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 1:39 PM, Bedders said: Anyone reading this thread should probably see this: https://youtu.be/-HDQ7Na7xM8. Absolutely brilliant.  Justin Had to wipe the drool off of my laptop screen after watching this one! What a magnificent fighter- Sir Sydney broke the mold when he designed the Sea Fury! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Here's VX653's main undercarriage. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Really useful photos. I'm working on a Trumpeter 1/72 scale effort and will need to do something radical about the legs, which look puny to me.  Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 That aircraft has the modified gear leg that has the tear drop fairing on the gear door It has an additional oleo section added  (Apologies for scribbling on your pic) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 4 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Apologies for scribbling on your pic) No objections from me as it makes your explanation clear. For those who have forgotten what we are talking about,the bulged doors are visible on the photo of VX653 IÂ posted in Post 34. Â Steve,may I give you a gentle reminder of my request for pics of the gubbins behind those open cooling doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Scimitar said: No objections from me as it makes your explanation clear. For those who have forgotten what we are talking about,the bulged doors are visible on the photo of VX653 IÂ posted in Post 34. Â Steve,may I give you a gentle reminder of my request for pics of the gubbins behind those open cooling doors? Probably better to bypass the gentle reminder and go straight for the big stick if you want anything done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) So even though I've got one of these  Edited November 7, 2018 by NAVY870 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 6 hours ago, NAVY870 said: (Bitten by the dreaded Vultee Vengeance, don't ask) Been fiddling with the ground power socket on the Vengeance again, have we, 🤕Steve? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 hours ago, 72modeler said: Been fiddling with the ground power socket on the Vengeance again, have we, 🤕Steve? Mike Nope, same bite third week of the blue cast of inconvenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, NAVY870 said: Nope, same bite third week of the blue cast of inconvenience Well, at least it's not the cone of shame! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Useful link:  http://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/hawker_fury_sea_fury_walkaround_vh-orn_avalon_2011/content/index.html  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Scimitar said: Useful link:  http://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/hawker_fury_sea_fury_walkaround_vh-orn_avalon_2011/content/index.html  just note that the featured aircraft has F-104 wheels fitted (Brake mod done to get rid of the air bags)  1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I don't know why, but I didn't notice the wheel hubs until you pointed it out, Steve! Reminds me of the B-26K's and A-26A's that were fitted with KC-135 wheels for the stronger hubs and superior brakes. How's the hand, mate? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 8 hours ago, 72modeler said: . How's the hand, mate? Not enjoying the cold weather, its a mite frosty at 4am here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunzo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi  I am in the process of converting the Airfix 1/48 Sea Fury to a Sabre engined Fury, centred around a much modified Monogram Typhoon nose.  My question is the purpose of the inboard grilles just ahead of the Sea Fury wheel wells and whether these were likely to have appeared on the Sabre engined version?  Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Nope, if I'm understanding you, the two smaller equal sized openings on each side on the Sea Fury & Tempest II are the carburettor intakes, this was under the spinner on the Sabre Fury, while the inboard leading edges housed the radiator inlets similar to the Tempest Mk I. Steve. Edited September 9, 2018 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunzo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Steve  Thanks for a fast response.  The grilles I'm concerned with are on the belly, inboard of the carb intakes and would off hand seem to be related to direct air flow cooling of something or other.  On the Airfix kit, each of the two grille panels is around 10mm square.  Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Pass, maybe tropical filters, the similarly engined Tempest II had them on the fuselage top ahead of the cockpit, but I think I thought the Sea Fury didn't have them, aircraft carriers not being that dusty, I'll defer to someone who does know that part of things. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunzo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 IÂ have not yet seen a photo of the Sabre Fury that would confirm one way or t'other. I'm beginning to suspect they were not there. Â Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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