Maurice William Hilarius Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) I am preparing to build a 1:48 Westland Wyvern based on the Trumpeter "S.4" kit 02820. http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=2281&l=en Homework time: I heard that this was a quality set of extrusions, so I bought it. Thanks to Rod Dumouchel at The Kit Bunker in Edmonton , AB for supplying me fast and affordably Box opening experience was not disappointing. I have never used one of the Trumpet sets before. Detailing is superb, flash almost non existent, and parts are well defined. I have chosen to build this in the Suez colours as used on HMS Eagle in 1956. 830 squadron. Why? This was happening when I was born! Prior to building anything I am doing my homework now. As I am in Canada I am trying to keep my purchases in Canada, so as to avoid a lot of shipping cost and complications. Detailing Add ons for this kit that have attracted my eye are: The Pavla Models Seat, S48025. Dealer: Super Hobby https://www.super-hobby.com/products/MB.Mk.2B-Wyvern-Meteor-T.7-Attacker-FB-2.html The Eduard cockpit Interior parts kit EDUFE373: Super Hobby https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Wyvern-S.4-interior-TRUMPETER-1754145.html The CMK CMK4211 Wing fold kit: Super Hobby https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Westland-Wyvern-mechanizm-skladania-skrzydel-TRU.html The CMK CMK4210 Undercarriage Wheels and doors kit CMKCMK4210: Super-Hobby https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Westland-Wyvern-podwozie-TRU.html The Eduard Wheel wells kit EDU48541: MegaHobby https://www.megahobby.com/products/wyvern-s4-wheel-wells-for-tsm-1-48-eduard.html https://www.eduard.com/eduard/wyvern-s-4-wheel-wells-1-48.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=Wyvern The Eduard Exterior kit EDU48538: MegaHobby https://www.megahobby.com/shop?search_query=edu48538&oq=EDU48538&queryAssumption=correction https://www.eduard.com/Eduard/Wyvern-S-4-exterior-1-48.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=Wyvern The Eduard Interior kit EDU49373: MegaHobby https://www.megahobby.com/products/wyvern-s4-interior-for-tsm-painted-1-48-eduard.html https://www.eduard.com/eduard/wyvern-s-4-interior-1-48.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=Wyvern The Eduard Set BIG4878 would also do as it contains a few of their items of this model https://www.eduard.com/Eduard/Wyvern-S-4-1-48-1.html?cur=2 Their Canopy painting mask sheet set EX201 also looks useful https://www.eduard.com/eduard/wyvern-s-4-1-48.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=Wyvern https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Wyvern-S.4-1-48-TRUMPETER.html Photo books: have found a used copy of Westland Wyvern TF Mks.1, 2, T Mk.3, S Mk.44+ pub Nr. 4+016 Paint items I need include: Tamiya Sky XF-2181721 Tamiya German Gray XF-6381763 Tamiya Dark Sea Gray XF-5481754 Tamiya Flat White XF-281702 Tamiya Flat Yellow XF-381703 Tamiya Flat Black XF-181701 Tamiya Flat Red XF-781507 Tamiya Dark Green XF-6181761 Tamiya Tire black XF8581785 Tamiya Thinner X20A 250ml81040 Tamiya Gloss varnish 87151 Tamiya Grey primer 87060 Tamiya Airbrush cleaner 250ml87089 Tamiya tape kit 6mm87030 Alclad II DuraluminumALC-102 Alclad Grey Primer & MicrofillerALC-302-60 Vallejo Metal Gloss Black Primer77660 Vallejo Semi Matte Alum77716 Vallejo Duraluminum Metal77702 Vallejo Jet Exhaust Metal77713 Vallejo Airbrush Thinner71261 Vallejo Gloss Varnish77657 Vallejo Metal Color Gloss Black77660 Vallejo Dark Gull Grey71277 Vallejo Khaki70988 Vallejo Bronze Green71250 Vallejo Dark Red70946 The only one paint that I am stuck on is the red to be used on the Propeller Spinners, and tail Finlets. The best colour match that I have found, this far is the colour: Red BS383C 538 Post Office Red I am stumped in finding this colour in a paint, however! Glues: Still researching what are best here. Suggestions gladly taken please!! Edited August 25, 2020 by Maurice William Hilarius Correction of spelling 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I would be using Tamiya Extra Thin* liquid cement for the plastic parts and Super Goo for the Etch. This is a lovely kit and you should have a ball with it. Martian 👽 *Other liquid cements are available. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I agree with Martian - their Wyvern is one of Trumpeters success stories CJP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 This looks like an ambitious project! When I did mine a decade or so back, it was with a maroon spinner, not a red one. I mixed that from read and blue Humbrol tins until it looked ok I'm sure there are those who can say exactly what this shade is, in modelpaints It's a great kit though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I, too, recall the color as being maroon, not red. Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Looking good so far, I'll follow your build. I'm a Wyvern fan. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice William Hilarius Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 11:17 PM, Martian said: .."Super Goo for the Etch" Thanks Martian! Pardon my stupidity, but who makes this "Super Goo" ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Maurice William Hilarius said: Its BM speak for super glue. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Promises to be a great build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hello Maurice, I'm in if you don't mind it !! I have 2 Wyverns waiting patiently in the stash. Trumpy and Dynavector So, I take a seat at the bar and peer over your shoulder if you don't mind it. Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Martian said: Its BM speak for super glue. Glad you cleared that up, oh Tentacled One- I always thought it was the nasty sticky stuff that was ejected from your multiple orifices....hmmm, now that I look at what I just wrote, I think I need to excuse myself and head for the loo! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Glad you cleared that up, oh Tentacled One- I always thought it was the nasty sticky stuff that was ejected from your multiple orifices....hmmm, now that I look at what I just wrote, I think I need to excuse myself and head for the loo! Mike Not before you hand the sick bags round! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice William Hilarius Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 10 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Maurice, I'm in if you don't mind it !! I have 2 Wyverns waiting patiently in the stash. Trumpy and Dynavector So, I take a seat at the bar and peer over your shoulder if you don't mind it. Sincerely. CC Mind? Heck no. I enjoy company. Thanks for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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