Gisbod Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Hello all, Here’s the new(ish) Armory kit. I got it at last years SMW but only just got round to building her. It’s a curious kit, felt a bit limited run on opening, it’s not the easiest kit to make - I found it quite challenging. And I was rushing it - I’ve got another kit I’m dying to start and I ungraciously raced through it (being written up for a magazine). That said, in the right hands this could be an absolute gem. Anyway, here she is - from HMS Eagle 1924. Thanks, Guy Edited June 6, 2020 by Gisbod 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Great build and finish, excellent modelling ! Wulfman Edited June 6, 2020 by Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 What a lovely Flycatcher – doesn't feel that rushed… 😉 When photographing objects under an overhead light, it helps a lot to use a piece of white cardboard or styrofoam, perhaps wrapped in alufoil with the matte side out, as a soft light reflector, to lighten the shadows and preserve detail. Beautiful model! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Nothing wrong with that at all, I would be proud to put that in the display case.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 That's a superb build and finished Guy,love the flycatcher great looking aeroplane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 What a lovely little model, Guy. Nicely done. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Great work this looks absolutely stunning. I do like the unusual look of the Flycatcher. I have the old Lindberg, Pyro, Impact kit in the stash to do. Great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I love it. Amazing work, bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Well done Guy!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Wonderful build and a really off-the-beaten-path subject. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Ah thanks all for the nice comments, Yes, it’s a lovely subject, slightly weird, but lovely none the less! 21 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: What a lovely Flycatcher – doesn't feel that rushed… 😉 When photographing objects under an overhead light, it helps a lot to use a piece of white cardboard or styrofoam, perhaps wrapped in alufoil with the matte side out, as a soft light reflector, to lighten the shadows and preserve detail. Beautiful model! Kind regards, Joachim Hi Joachim, Yes, I have tried that, but I kinda like the shadows- somehow adds a bit of depth. All very subjective I know! Cheers, Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Lovely model - doesn't look rushed at all I wish someone would bring out a 1/72nd kit - although it would be proper tiddly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Beautiful job CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Superb job there Guy. I found this one whilst looking at your 1/350 KGV WIP which in itself is helpful for me also have one in the stash. A busier boy than me clearly! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I found this one whilst looking at your 1/350 KGV WIP which in itself is helpful for me also have one in the stash. A busier boy than me clearly! Terry Thanks Terry, But quantity doesn’t mean quality... 🤪 Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWingsSmitty Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 That looks fantastic. In a fit of nostalgia, I just obtained all the old INPACT kits, Bulldog, Fury, Gladiator and the Flycatcher. I've been able to get Model Alliance decals for all of them except the Flycatcher so the big question...Do you have any leftover decals you want to sell? 🤪 I have tons of roundels, but need some other markings, I can't find any anywhere. Thanks, and again great looking model. I like the evocative photography too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, SilverWingsSmitty said: That looks fantastic. In a fit of nostalgia, I just obtained all the old INPACT kits, Bulldog, Fury, Gladiator and the Flycatcher. I've been able to get Model Alliance decals for all of them except the Flycatcher so the big question...Do you have any leftover decals you want to sell? 🤪 I have tons of roundels, but need some other markings, I can't find any anywhere. Thanks, and again great looking model. I like the evocative photography too. Hi, Thanks Smitty, I didn’t use mine, I sprayed them all, and as a result, they were thrown out! Apologies, Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Your model is truly awesome; an outstanding build. Of course, the cockpit caught my eye (as I nearly always look for photos of those) and I had to smile when I noticed even the lettering on the tires was reproduced. Were the tires painted or are those stencils or decals? If hand painted I surely wish I could do that. Hands aren't as steady as they used to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWingsSmitty Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Gisbod said: Hi, Thanks Smitty, I didn’t use mine, I sprayed them all, and as a result, they were thrown out! Apologies, Guy You're a CRUEL MAN!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Sat... Ah you’ve caught me out! They were indeed kit decals. I’d have to be Da Vinci to have painted those. Smitty... 😪 Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Nice work, Here's the real thing. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.R Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hello Guy! Wow! I've only seen your marvelous ship models so far Another impressive build! Lovely details! Regards Andreas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWingsSmitty Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Can you divulge your rigging technique on this one? Or is that to be revealed in the magazine article? If so, can you tell me which magazine to look out for? Thanks! Edited July 20, 2020 by SilverWingsSmitty misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 What a great result. Fairey Flycatcher is such a characterful subject. Armory's kit is a delight (I've only explored the box contents; construction awaits). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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