trickyrich Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 It's been about 6 months since I've posted anything in here, been building lots of stuff for other projects but not quite finishing them.........the same old story. Well this was built for the Hawker (Siddeley) GB. The model is Fisher Model & Pattern's 1/32nd resin Sea Fury. I was very lucky to win this one on my favourite website for a ridiculously cheap price as normally they're quite frightening price wish. There was an option in the schemes for an all-over blue RAN aircraft but I wanted to do one in the earlier colour scheme, lucky enough Novascale do a nice set of decals for this aircraft. The only other options were replacement tyres, as these aircraft had the diamond pattern tread version and some brass gun barrels and pitot tube. The model was a real pleasure to build with no real issues at all. The only real issue I had was my own doing as I wanted to have the wings folded, the model comes with this option. Not a good idea as the outer wings are really quite heavy resin hinges are very fragile. I ended up making a pair of wing locks as per the those used on the real aircraft, they've helped strengthen the wings, but I'm too scared to turn her upside down in case they fall off. Other that that she was a real pleasure to build and I enjoyed every minute of the build. Hopefully you enjoy the photos Cheers Fisher Model & Pattern 1/32nd Sea Fury FB.11 Paint: Mr Hobby (main), Tamiya, Model Master Metalizer Lacquers Decals: Nova Scale Sea Fury Extras: Master Model: Gun Barrels & Pitot Probe set Fisher Model & Pattern: Diamond Pattern Tyres 51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Absolutely superb! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Beautifully finished. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Without doubt one of the best Sea Furies I’ve seen on here-stunning! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just sublime! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Drop dead gorgeous. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 This is a lovely kit and you have done a great job on it - nice base too CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Spectacular work Rich, it looks flawless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Wow. That is a beautiful Fury. Stunning in every way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Oh my goodness! She is just beautiful... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Fantastic model, no doubt about that! The reason I'm not completely blown away is that I think that the folded wings (while offering a lot of opportunity for minute and interesting detail work) tend to obscure the beautiful and purposeful lines of the Sea Fury. Just my personal preference, you understand – your modelling is exceptional. Kind regards, Joachim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I like it. Excellent build, accurate and doesn't have great streaks of black crap down the sides from the exhausts Well done indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Fantastic model, no doubt about that! The reason I'm not completely blown away is that I think that the folded wings (while offering a lot of opportunity for minute and interesting detail work) tend to obscure the beautiful and purposeful lines of the Sea Fury. Just my personal preference, you understand – your modelling is exceptional. Kind regards, Joachim To be honest I wish I had done her with the wings down, you're very right she is a beautiful looking aircraft, the very last of her type. But I wanted a bit of a challenge, something I like to try do each build and this was my first attempt at a model with the wings folded.....plus I really do need to be very careful with space, as in I really have no shelf space left. I'd love to build another one if I can find one t the right price, this one will be wings down. 4 hours ago, NAVY870 said: I like it. Excellent build, accurate and doesn't have great streaks of black crap down the sides from the exhausts Well done indeed. That was something I found really strange when going through all the photo's of RAN Sea Fury's compared to RN ones. A lot of the photos of RN aircraft in "used" condition appeared to show the exhaust stains as quite dark, while the RAN aircraft in similar condition had light grey, almost white exhaust stains. And I don't know why (maybe it's just the photos), did the RAN run the engines at a different tune, or use different fuel/oil, or were they just kept cleaner??? Hopefully someone here might know. thanks or the nice comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Spiffing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 it is an amazing build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 6 hours ago, trickyrich said: That was something I found really strange when going through all the photo's of RAN Sea Fury's compared to RN ones. A lot of the photos of RN aircraft in "used" condition appeared to show the exhaust stains as quite dark, while the RAN aircraft in similar condition had light grey, almost white exhaust stains. And I don't know why (maybe it's just the photos), did the RAN run the engines at a different tune, or use different fuel/oil, or were they just kept cleaner??? Hopefully someone here might know. Different operating enviroments. RAN aircraft tended to operate in warmer climates than their RN sisters and would have flown with a leaner fuel mixture. Sea Furies will almost always get little black stripes behind the exhaust stubs (my 647 still has them) theses are small burn marks on the heat shield. Sadly though some modellers choose to show their aircraft as if its been flown jammed in full rich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Stonking build, Rich. Simply superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Looks excellent, well worth the work that's gone into the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Different operating enviroments. RAN aircraft tended to operate in warmer climates than their RN sisters and would have flown with a leaner fuel mixture. Sea Furies will almost always get little black stripes behind the exhaust stubs (my 647 still has them) theses are small burn marks on the heat shield. Sadly though some modellers choose to show their aircraft as if its been flown jammed in full rich. you sound like someone I should have been talking to on this build. I can imagine that as long as the engine was running smoothly as you said the main effects would have been from heat, which tends to tryout and "bleach" surfaces. Now it makes sense. Plus to everyone else thanks for all the great comments, they're greatly appreciated, plus I forgot to add the link to the build, it's now in the first post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 9 hours ago, trickyrich said: you sound like someone I should have been talking to on this build. I can imagine that as long as the engine was running smoothly as you said the main effects would have been from heat, which tends to tryout and "bleach" surfaces. Now it makes sense. Plus to everyone else thanks for all the great comments, they're greatly appreciated, plus I forgot to add the link to the build, it's now in the first post. At the risk of being beaten up by the locals for being a smug git again I'll show you a pic of whats sitting in my other work place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Hello Tricky, Excellent model. Finished to perfection. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 now that's the sort of garage I'd love to have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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