Popular Post russ c Posted February 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2019 Howdy All, Just finished my second attempt at Special Hobby`s 1/48 scale Barracuda, so thought I`d bother you with some pic`s 🙂 Completed to represent an aircraft of 822, 1700 or 1709 Squadron depending on the time frame or what reference you use This is the standard boxing of the kit which doesn`t come with as much resin detail Made a slight improvement by opening the radiator cooling flap under the nose as most photo`s show it open Added some bomb racks and 250lb bombs left over from my recent Swordfish and the 500lb ones are Eduard Brassin items Added the small windows just below the windscreen and did open the fuselage at the forward wing root but you can barely see it All the decals came from the stash And thanks to Seahawk, EwenS and Tony O`Toole for there responses to my original questions on the subject Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 86 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Brilliant: lots of detail and great photography 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgreek Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Such a hulking beast that is! Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Excellent Russ. Looks used and tired... Now didn't a see a 1/48 Asian Elephant tow truck reviewed on here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 As ever Russ she’s a beaut! Really nice work Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow! Simply wonderful! A great job there! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) The presentation is such that I am spending quite a long time deciphering the set of pictures. The Barracuda is brilliantly done...just perfect as always. Love the pleasing background but i do believe swaying coconut tress would be better as Katukurunda is just next to the sea.(Just my two cents) Edited February 6, 2019 by Kampartiger wrong choices of words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZL104 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow, a superbly built Barracuda, superbly photographed and in a terrific diorama! Very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Extremely atmospheric, it immediately brought to mind Dunstan Hadley's book Barracuda Pilot. First class effort. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Stunning job as always Russ, both model and photography Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice indeed, but with looks only it's Mother could love 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Briliant ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 your models seem to get better with each post you make. This Barracuda of yours is now my favourite - simply outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to post & share with us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 What a beautiful Barracuda!!! I like very much the weathering, not too heavy and...just right!!! I've got this kit and I look forward to building it!!! Very nice indeed!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Kampartiger said: The presentation is such that I am spending quite a long time deciphering the set of pictures. The Barracuda is brilliantly done...just perfect as always. Love the pleasing background but i do believe swaying coconut tress would be better as Katukurunda is just next to the sea.(Just my two cents) Cheers K`, swaying palm trees aren`t amongst my back drop collection at the moment. I like to think of it as `on detachment` somewhere inland or maybe India 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Absolutely superb Russ. Great weathering on an unusual scheme. Well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 So cool ! It looks really really dark and menacing. Love your finish and weathering. The backdrop adds so much too. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Oh Wow Russ,...... what an absolute beauty,........ you have excelled yourself mate, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Great job on the aircraft and great photography also. Was wondering if you used masks for that greenhouse sitting on top the fuselage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Excellent build Russ,great photography tpp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 That looks great - very convincing finish and weathering. Brilliant photography too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Another brilliant Barra. You really have a great feel for this rather strange bird. I wish SH would reissue it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Another superb job there Russ, I really like this. I recently read Barracuda Pilot by Dunstan Hadley who was on Barras in India/Ceylon, this model has given those writings flesh to my mind. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Thats absolutely superb, really nice. I look forward to getting round to mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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