SimonL Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I was fossicking around in a cupboard in the back of the garage and found a bit of (my) modelling ancient history. Its the High Planes 1/72 Sea Fury - purchased way back in early 2000's, if not before, when I first started back in the hobby. It was my first experience of a limited run model, and it shows. Abandoned well over 10 years ago, and looking rather sad. I cleaned it up, and did the last few bits to finish it off (heaven knows how I managed to not lose the canopy). Doesn't look too bad. Paint is a patchwork of enamels and acrylics - and laid on rather thicker than I do these days. I had to glue back various bits and bobs that had fallen off, painted on the walkways. I faked up the metal exhausts from some thick foil I had lying around. Finished with a brushed on coat of the last of my jar of Tamiya Semi Gloss Clear, which was also a bit claggy. Completed with the markings from the kit, which I must admit to not knowing the background of. Thanks for looking. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Nice looking re-fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Amazing what a coat of paint can do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Looking very nice Simon, especially that last photo. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks for all the positive feedback. 23 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking very nice Simon, especially that last photo. Steve. I think so as well Steve 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Seeing good builds like this gives me hope for the HPM kits I have inventory. Thank you for the inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Seeing good builds like this gives me hope for the HPM kits I have inventory. Thank you for the inspiration. My pleasure- although from memory this one was tough and required a lot of fettling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 A very respectable job! Nicely renovated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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