AdrianMF Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 After a gap of 6(!) years I finally finished a Frog Westland Wyvern, started in the Obselete Kits GB 2013, shelved because of a bad case of scribingophobia, and finished for the FROG Squad GB 2019. I scratched some cockpit and seat details, scribed it and used a Falcon vac canopy because I have that set and the kit was missing a canopy when I got it from Ebay. "Proper" pictures: And some phone camera pics after I remembered to paint on the wingtip nav lights! It's missing a whole lot of minor air scoops,and the tiny aerials on the fin and tailplane, but I will leave those to the Trumpeter and CMR kit builders, I have to say I prefer the WWII TSS scheme to the post war EDSG/Sky, but this one grew on me during the paint phase. Thanks for looking, Adrian 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I really like the Wyverns, they remind me so much of a militarized crop duster! Great job on yours Adrian! 🍺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Brilliant! It looks superb, and great colour scheme. I've just bought the Trumpeter one, might have to make it fairly soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Another one that escaped me. Well done Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Crazy looking plane, and very nice model. Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Beautifully executed Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Really like it. You've done a great job on it. I have fond memories of the kit. Never bought it but it was on display in the local newsagent window. Out of my league in cost. The owner was a pilot and modeller and had a mini model shop at the back where I bought lots of models. The avuncular Mr Dowling and his pipe who influenced me greatly. Great memories. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 That's a fine job Adrian. I don't think I've ever seen a Frog Wyvern look better. This has become the McDonald's GB for me............... I'm loving it!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, noelh said: I have fond memories of the kit. Never bought it Same here, well, until Ebay came along! FROG seemed to corner the market in FAA and trainer types, together with obscure French and South African colour schemes. I have to say I am enjoying the FROG Squad GB immensely. They produced such a wide range of aeroplanes. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 This was a holy grail kit of mine for many years, since it was the only game in town. I only knew of the type at all because I read a book about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Habu12 said: holy grail kit It is a certainly a one-of-a-kind aeroplane, and bless FROG for making one. It actually isn't a bad kit for its time, although I needed a KUTA to get it done and off the shelf of shame... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Great job Adrian - I have fond memories of the range of Frog naval aircraft - still have a Frog Wyvern I made decades ago CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 A good kit made into a very good kit. Nice one Adrian Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Great work, looks really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Lovely job! Hard to tell it's an old Frog kit! Well done. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Mig88 said: Lovely job! Hard to tell it's an old Frog kit! Well done. Miguel Yes, indeed! Another old Frog classic that can be scrubbed up to make a very nice model. You can be proud of this one! I totally agree with cngaero's comment! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Well it may have been 6 years i the making but it was worth it in the end! Hard to believe that that is a Frog kit - a tribute to your patience, determination and skill. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 12:45 AM, noelh said: The avuncular Mr Dowling and his pipe who influenced me greatly. Thank you for teaching me that word! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Adrian, very nice and clean build, very neat result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Excellent result. The scribing and vacuform canopy makes a big difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 What a little beauty! Using plastic drinking straws for the exhausts is sheer genius, they look amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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