Calum Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Finally got around to writing this up. This particular aircraft was operated by 1771 Squadron Fleet Air Arm (FAA) from HMS Implacable in 1944. It was lost during an attack on the Rorvik port in Norway on the 26 October 1944. The pilot Sub Lt R.M Shaw (RNZN) and his observer Sub Lt G.M. Smith were killed during the attack. Full details with more photos at my blog but here's a couple of photos Edited May 11, 2020 by Calum 73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I don’t know why, but from the first time I ever saw this plane I really loved its look. Not quite sure what it is, but I just think it’s a cool looking plane. You’ve done a fantastic job on this kit! The finish is awesome, and the weathering/wear looks very nice. What technique did you use to break up the monotony of the paint colors? Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappedbydan Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 That is stunning. Nice photography too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 What the others have said! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Fabulous Firefly, totally convincing. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Superb build, a very interesting subject one not often built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Beautifully finished Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 not a real British naval aicraft fan, but that looks great, even more considering it´s a SH kit 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Superb Paintjob & subtle weathering as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Lovely build of a not that often seen subject. You really did it justice. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Great build Calum! So well done! 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 You've really captured that weather beaten look well. Nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Thanks all. I really like this RN Scheme/ Hope to do more aircraft in it over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Nice Firefly, well done, great finish. If you like TSS - you could build the Hellcats, Corsairs, Seafires and Barracudas that were also involved with the RN strikes in 1944... #justasuggestion 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Very good build and paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Thats a cracker, really liking it As an aside and not related to your modelling and I realise that it could be camera distortion but have SH fallen into the same problem as Grand Phoenix did, with regard to the propeller hub shape? Looks fine in images 2 and 3 but the rest seem to show a slightly bulbus outline! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 That is a beaut Calum,..... and a wonderful tribute to two brave men, Cheers, Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 What a stunning model, great finish and some lovely photos too. Top work. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Stunning build. Love the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Beautiful Firefly and thank you for the blog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 4:15 PM, Grey Beema said: Nice Firefly, well done, great finish. If you like TSS - you could build the Hellcats, Corsairs, Seafires and Barracudas that were also involved with the RN strikes in 1944... #justasuggestion 👍 The Barracuda is definitely one I'd like to build at some stage. I''ve built a Hellcat and 2 Corsairs but not in TSS - yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just right. I think the spinner looks much better than the Grand Phoenix release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Lovely build, great paint, perfect weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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