Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Afternoon all - well, it's finally finished. Here's the new Eduard kit, converted to a MK II using the old MDC set - which needed a wee bit of love and the odd stiff talking to, to work Finished as the MV416 XC-D, the CO's aircraft from 26 squadron, Zwelteg 1947. Paint is Tamiya with oil wash and weathering, finale finish W&N Galleria matt. Decals from a selection of codes and kit. Alas the squadron crests on the fin are spurious- Mr Chris Thomas confirmed this with photos he sent - and I suspect the drop tanks should also be silver - but MSG was too good to resist for contrast. Tank & RP load is accurate - although the RPs do locate very close to the drop tanks - which shows in photos but is still a bit tight ( if I did one again I'd nudge the RPs out just a tad) I was always a bit "meh" about the MkII thinking it aesthetically the poor relation to the Sea Fury with it's flatter fuselage lines. But it's grown on me and I now think it rather sleek in a greyhound sort of way. Hope you like her - please comment as you see fit. Jonners 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Beautiful! The Tempest is a real brute of an aeroplane and the II more so with that big radial up front. You’ve done a great job of fitting the MDC set to the new Eduard kit. I’ve got the same conversion to do myself using the old kit, I’m still holding out that a Eduard will produce the II and VI from the new tool. Super work again!!! 👍 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thank you for posting this!! Wondering if I should wait for the Tempest II from Eduard or invest in MDC?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 That's a beauty! Lovely work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Very nice result This build has been a massive inspiration, and i’ve managed to pick up the old airwaves conversion to build the RAFM example Cheers, WV908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Very Impressive build and work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 That's fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Jonners that is beautiful. Super build quality and superb paint job. Stunning! Cheers Malcolm Edited March 20, 2019 by Baldy spelling errors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Hands Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Beautiful model! 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hello Jonners - your Tempest looks very nice - there's something about those C & C1 roundels of that era that look very smart CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 That looks fabulous. Personally, I've always preferred the look of the Mk II, since building a Matchbox kit in 19<cough>. Lacking an MDC conversion, I guess I'll have to wait for Eduard to produce one, but now I've seen that beautiful piece of work, I hope they'll hurry up. Finish and panel line washing looks spot on: visible but nicely restrained... Al the best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue. Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Looks brillant, great work 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Impressive model of a ditto flying machine – the British Fw 190… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice! I have the MDC set, hope it's not too bad to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Beautiful model you've completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Superb build and paint job. I think you are right, those inboard rocket tails would leave some nice cheat lines on the tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice one Jon! Well worth the effort! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Gotta love that one! Nice job! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feifeitim Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 My word Jenner’s, that is superb! I love the Mk II Tempest and think it looks even better than the Mk V, a real sense of purpose about it. You have captured its aggressive and purposeful lines absolutely perfectly! Great job! I’m not worthy! 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Superb, Jon. Excellent finishing.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Another beauty Jon,...... I`ve always liked the Mk.II and you`ve done a fabulous job mate, this is one of my favourite schemes for the type too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Very nice model! Fantastic paint work! That scheme reveal her curves beautifully! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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