Popular Post Navy Bird Posted August 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi mates, It's been a while, but I'm still alive and kicking. Well, maybe not kicking but alive anyway. Here is my first model completed this year, and there is no excuse for that. Sure, I help babysit the grandkids, I did a special project for my old employer, I bought a new telescope to play with, and of course my usual spat of medical tests and biopsies - but no modelling? Curb your tongue, knave! So, I'm back in the resin groove. I really, really like resin kits - this may be the reason they make me sit in the corner at our model club meetings. Here is my usual summary: Project: 1:72 Blackburn Firebrand TF Mk.V Kits: Czech Master Resin (CMR) Blackburn Firebrand TF Mk.V (kit number 234 "Early FAA Schemes") Scale: 1:72 (my thumbs aren't large enough for 1:48) Decals: From the kit, representing EK747-T, Naval Air/Sea Warfare Development Unit & Carrier Trials Unit, No. 703 Naval Air Squadron, RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus), July 1947 Photoetch: Included with the kit, primarily for fiddly bits like antenna, cockpit details, probes, IFF, canopy handle, etc. Resin: Uh, um, the whole thing is resin! Vacuform: For the canopy, must be cut into two sections to be displayed open Paint: Colourcoats Extra Dark Sea Grey, Dark Slate Grey; Gunze C364 Interior Grey-Green, H74 Sky, H47 Red Brown, H11 Flat White, H12 Flat Black, H77 Tyre Black, H329 Yellow FS13538, H4 Yellow, H18 Steel, H76 Burnt Iron; Alclad 101 Aluminum, 115 Stainless Steel, 314 Klear Kote Flat. Weathering: I planned on doing some weathering, but I really like how she looks and didn't want to muck it up. So let's just say this is how she looked right out of the paint shop! Besides, the panel lines are visible enough and don't need any tar put in them. Improvements/Corrections Not much! These CMR kits are pretty complete. I replaced the cannon barrels with ones from Master (AM-72-078) I broke off most of the engine cooling blades removing the piece from its casting block, so I had to replace all of those with card stock. Same thing for the flap rails - the broken resin bits were replaced with card stock. WIP build thread: Link Now, let's see some photos. Enjoy! Those bloody little fan blades (remember this is 1:72!) You can't see any of the cockpit once she was buttoned up, so here it what is in there: Cheers, Bill 86 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Looking fabulous Bill, great work. I am sorry to have missed the WIP, not enough hours in a day unfortunately, hope you are okay. Great model. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Wonderful stuff Bill, simply beautiful model! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Luvverly stuff, Bill. You’d be hard pressed to call the scale from those photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Until I saw the photos of your model, I didn't even know what a Firebrand was! Very well done model and, yes, the real airplane appeals to me too. The cockpit in 1/72 scale is outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Superb work Bill, really does look gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Outstanding work, Bill. That's a beaut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Astounding. Absolutely astounding. It's perhaps difficult to reconcile a weapon of war with beauty, but your Firebrand is a thing of beauty. This is how I imagine my efforts will turn out, but fear they never will...... Thanks for sharing, Bill Kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 YE GODS MAN , WHAT A CRACKER .AND 1.72 SCALE TOO 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Incredible work here Bill. ... I will keep you in my thoughts regarding your health issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Simply gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Ouch that's fantastic!! CMR really are beautiful kits, I built their Wyvern a few years back & that was a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Another splendid FAA masterpiece Bill. I very much admire the neat, precise and tidy finish on your creations. Another top class winner here! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 That really is outstanding. It must be amongst the best I've seen this year. Cheers, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 What an impossibly superb Firebrand! And 1:72nd? 'Scuse me, while I pick up my jaw from the desk… Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Fabulous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Up to your usual very high standards Bill! Congratulations on another superbly finished model. - Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Stunning Bill, another masterpiece for the collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Completely. Entirely. Wholly. Work to be proud of Bill. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 The CMR Firebrand looks like a superb kit and you have turned it into a fabulous replica CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Oh WOW Bill,..... it looks fabulous and what a beast of an aeroplane eh? Another superb addition to your fantastic collection, All the best mate, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) That's one huge big beastie. I bet that was a bundle of fun to put down on a rolling deck, in bad weather. I'd really love to have seen the real thing flying. You've done a superb job with this kit and your WIP will be extremely useful when I eventually get around to doing mine. Edited August 4, 2020 by cngaero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Beautiful, especially at 1:72! Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Amazing! Top quality build. Shame the aircraft itself was rubbish, it looks so awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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