Baldy Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Beautifully built and finished Barracuda Russ. Really looks the part and is also beautifully presented. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Harold55 said: Great job on the aircraft and great photography also. Was wondering if you used masks for that greenhouse sitting on top the fuselage. Thanks Harold, I didn`t use any masks, painted free hand over three sittings with boo boos tided up using a cocktail stick dabbed in white spirit before it dried. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Greg Law said: Another brilliant Barra. You really have a great feel for this rather strange bird. I wish SH would reissue it. Thanks Greg, I believe they have very recently. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: 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. Thanks Steve, both you and Martian Hale have mentioned that book, I think I`ll have to look for one now. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, russ c said: I think I`ll have to look for one now. Not sure where I got mine, either Abebooks or eBay but in any case quite cheap. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Oh, that is magnificent Russ, and I love the scheme you have chosen. The backdrop really suits it too regards Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Wow great job and great atmosphere. I can feel the humidity! (Well yes it is humid here but I'm in an air conditioned room at the moment so you get the idea!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very very nice job! 👍 Not a particularly pretty aeroplane is it though!?! 🤣 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Superb, Russ, and you didn't even mask the canopy. Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Excellent modelling and photography as usual Russ, but I have to say the Barracuda is one ugly, ungainly bird! gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hello Russ, Very impressive setting. I like it very much. Regards, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 OMG that's super! Magnificent job on an uncommonly ugly airplane, and the setting is lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Great job on the Barracuda, good to see these Indian Ocean markings for a chance. Also love the scenery! Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Absolutely superb Russ! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Beautifully built, finished & photographed. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Great result. I hope when I do their recent 1/72 version it turns out like this. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Lovely build Russ, you really appreciate what a looker this aircraft was Cheers Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 It’s always a great day at Russ’ airfield! I love the beautiful finish and perfect build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great job Russ - the setting also presents an appropriate atmosphere. Cheers PJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 What a great build, Russ. A really lovely finish, weathered just right! And I agree with all the positive comments about the background and photography too. I'm just in the throws of building this kit myself - foolishly thinking "you never see these built"! Glad you've proved me wrong there. I found that, from above, the port wing on mine was raked forward at more of an angle that the starboard one, and from ahead it was at least 1.5mm lower at the "shoulder" where it joins the fuselage! So I have spent quite a bit of time and effort trying to correct that... I plan to paint mine as a post war 815 NAS aircraft in EDSG over Sky... I shall be doing very well indeed if it turns out anything like as nice as yours... Thanks for sharing - very inspirational. Cheers, Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 That's great work. What an absolute beast of an aircraft! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 07/02/2019 at 23:06, russ c said: Thanks Greg, I believe they have very recently. Cheers Russ Thanks Russ. I had a look. I was Keen to get a torpedo version to complete my torpedo plane collection, but the one they have up doesn't have them. The frustrating thing is the 1/72 does. I will give it some thought on what to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Wow - the best Barracuda model I've ever seen. Congratulations Russ. Absolutely superb. Edited February 8, 2019 by Hobo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Greg Law said: Thanks Russ. I had a look. I was Keen to get a torpedo version to complete my torpedo plane collection, but the one they have up doesn't have them. The frustrating thing is the 1/72 does. I will give it some thought on what to do. Hi Greg, couldn`t you use one from a Tamiya Beaufighter or Swordfish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, russ c said: Hi Greg, couldn`t you use one from a Tamiya Beaufighter or Swordfish ? I've already got the float Swordfish's torpedo set aside for the Albacore. The Mk1 Swordfish keeps it's a own torpedo. I'm thinking maybe depth charges. Still any build will be next year I would say. This years torpedo plane will be the promised Ju 188A. However, I will get the kit while it is there in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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