tonyot Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Hiya Folks, Here is the new 1/48th scale Airfix Sea Fury and on the whole I was very happy with it as it is light years ahead of the older Hobbycraft and Trumpeter kits and really does look every inch a Sea Fury too,....... but the fit of the cowling parts was a bit off and required plastic shims to be placed along the seam lines of the engine access doors which need to be bulked out so that they match the dorward cowling ring and rear engine ring. The model was brush painted using Tamiya and Polly Scale acrylics and had a nightmare with the gloss varnish,......initially used Humbrol 35 varnish but the brush shed some bristles and the dog must have had a good shake nearby as the varnish dried,......because the model ended up almost as hairy as Chewbakka from Star Wars!!! The varnish was carefully sanded smooth and polished,..... with Kleer floor polish and the decals added,......followed by a watercolour wash to add some panel line detail. The markings came from an excellent sheet by Mike Grant Decals,.....here is the partial WIP from the painting stages onwards; Here is a WIP pic showing the Mike Grant sheet; And here is the finished model; DSCF2534_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2538_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2530_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2529_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr And here is the old Hobbycraft kit that it has just replaced in my cabinet!; DSCF2540_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr Cheers Tony Edited February 26, 2018 by tonyot 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Wow, stunning build! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 She's a beauty .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just superb... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Sweeeet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Great looking model there Tony..... just started mine so hope it will come out as good. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Oh yes. Lovely job Tony. Looks just the part. That low demarcation paint scheme is definitely the best. The old one is nice too mind! Over the weekend I picked up a 1/72 Special Hobby one. Will compare & contrast with the Tumpeter kit in my stash, and then we'll see which way to go... Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 This is very nice with those small maple leaves. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Cheers everybody,.....glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 A great build, not a bad effort on the Hobbycraft either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Great looking Sea Fury build Edited February 26, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 both very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Can certainly see what an advance over the Hobbycraft kit the Airfix truly is! You’ve done a great job Tony and nice to see you didn’t shy away from the accurate gloss finish like did!!! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Nice work on the Airfix kit - is there no room for the Hobbycraft Sea Fury too as it looks nicely done too? CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Beautifully finished Sea Fury you have put together there Tony. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funguseater Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Like it a lot ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Really like that. Weathering is just right. Top Job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Looks great and the way they've designed the wing fold looks a lot better than their Seafire Mk46/47! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangeways Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 That looks beautiful, Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Wonderful Sea Fury Tony thanks for showing her to us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 27/02/2018 at 9:26 PM, CJP said: Nice work on the Airfix kit - is there no room for the Hobbycraft Sea Fury too as it looks nicely done too? CJP Cheers,.....no I`ve had to stick the Hobbycraft model into the `reserve collection' in the cellar! It does look rather ropey alongside the new model! Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hello,Tony - We really enjoyed seeing you at Huddersfield Show. Another joy to behold here as well.This Sea Fury looks the business,as do all your builds.Great work as always.I’m tempted to go for this kit and park her alongside my RN Phantom. All The Best,Paul.😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,Tony - We really enjoyed seeing you at Huddersfield Show. Another joy to behold here as well.This Sea Fury looks the business,as do all your builds.Great work as always.I’m tempted to go for this kit and park her alongside my RN Phantom. All The Best,Paul.😉👍 It was lovely to meet yourself and your lovely better half Pam again too mate,..... always is. Glad you like the Sea Fury mate,.....it is a corking model and you`ll enjoy it if you get one. All the best Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKGBravo1 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I have a question, but first let me say what wonderful job you did on the new kit. Great result! Well done! An inspiration for those of us about to embark on our own versions. My question. Is the pilot's name on the Lt P Carmichael? Getting on towards my three score and ten years my eyesight isn't quite what it once was! If so, is the same Commander peter Carmichael who shot down the Mig in a Sea Fury during the Korean War, or just an amazing coincidence, or simply my rubbish eyesight playing tricks on me! PS - another question. It looks from your great photos that the kit can be posed with wings up or down, without committing to either. Is that the case? I haven't actually received my kit yet. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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